90 years in the making AMH grows from small clinic to 13 county mental health network
In 1961 Finney County opened the first southwest Kansas mental health office in Garden City. Now Area Mental Health spans 13 counties with offices in Garden City Scott City Ulysses and Dodge City offering behavioral health services housing for the severely mentally ill and contracts to reduce Larned State Hospital admissions. AMH employs 17 plus staff including psychiatrists psychologists and case managers and serves more than 400 clients daily with mood anxiety and substance use issues. Grace Stoner helped launch the original clinic in the late 1950s and the Finney County Mental Health Center opened in two former federal housing apartments.
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Republicans weighs shrinking government in Brownback era
In Topeka some GOP lawmakers expect Gov. Brownback will push for a permanently smaller state government while others in both parties doubt downsizing promises. A $550 million gap looms for the next fiscal year as tax revenues fall short, with no tax increases planned. Brownback vows a balanced budget, restructuring, and no tax hikes, with details to be outlined in the State of the State address and budget briefings.
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Leoti murder trial details new video evidence
In Wichita County District Court prosecutors played a daughter’s digital video capturing a heated argument between Todd Schumacher and his ex wife Ann Schumacher just before she was shot. The 45 year old man faces first degree murder and two child endangerment counts in the March 23 2010 death.
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Wichita County
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Ann Schumacher
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Father halts desert pursuit in Arizona massacre case
Mysterious black bag and notes tied to Jared Loughner as authorities say the suspect targeted Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Randy Loughner stopped pursuit in his truck after a confrontation. six people were killed and more than a dozen wounded before Jared was taken into custody. A vigil in Tucson honored victims as officials search for the bag and probe writings found in the suspect’s safe and in a 2007 Congress on Your Corner packet.
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Weather Forecast Tonight And Thursday Outlook
Tonight mainly clear and cold with a low around 6. Thursday looks mostly sunny and breezy with a high near 42 and a low about 20. Details on page A8.
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