Prosecution makes case in De Anda hearing
The Finney County sentencing hearing for Joaquin De Anda, 19, resumes with the state seeking life with 50 years before parole for the December 2008 killing of 16 year old Julia Quintana. De Anda pleaded guilty to first degree murder in 2009. defense seeks life with 25 years before parole.
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Julia Quintana
Michael Quint Presid
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Garden City High School academy plan advances for fall opening
USD 457 board reviews progress on newly formed academies at Garden City High School. Four design centers anchor the plan: Academy of Trade and Health Science, Arts and Communications, Public Service, and Ninth Grade. Curriculum aims to integrate subjects, enable cross-year academy changes, boost motivation, and reduce dropouts. Principal James Mireles notes 85 to 90 percent academy-based instruction and a 2012 National Blue Ribbon nomination for GCHS.
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Academy of Arts and Communications
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FHSU Leader Addresses GCCC On Growth And Tuition
Fort Hays State University President Edward Hammond spoke to Garden City Community College staff about growth strategies and maintaining the state’s lowest four year tuition. He cited future view planning and doubling institutional size to boost revenue while keeping tuition low.
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Edward Hammond
Garden City Community College
Pauline Joyce
FHSU
GCCC
Hammond
Dighton Brothers Fatally Shot. Investigation Continues
Law enforcement reports two brothers, Raymond Sanchez Jr. and Ricky D. Sanchez, were found dead at a Dighton residence after a 2:35 p.m. call. Agencies including the Lane County Sheriff, Kansas Bureau of Investigation, Kansas Highway Patrol, Scott County Sheriff, EMS, and the Lane County Attorney assisted. No other suspects named. case remains under investigation.
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Lane County
Fire Claims Mother and Two Daughters in Finney County
Nichole Savoy aged 26 and her two daughters Bryn 6 and Madelyn 22 months died from injuries in a Sunday morning house fire at 4220 E Nancy Ave Lot 1108 Finney County Authorities identified the victims after 7 20 a m neighbor reported smoke and called 911 Fire units found heavy smoke and flames as they arrived with sheriff s deputies and Garden City firefighters responding to the scene
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Bryn Savoy
Madelyn Savoy
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Weather forecast today and Wednesday outlook
Today partly sunny with a high of 56 and a low of 26. Wednesday will be partly sunny and colder with a high near 35 and a low around 9. Details on page A8.
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