Garden City officers win top honors at police awards
Master Patrol Officer Clint Brock named employee of the year and Master Patrol Officer Doug Heit earns the Gold Award for Valor at the annual ceremony. Brock led the Neighborhood Improvement Program growing from 21 to over 1,000 volunteers in 2010 with 25 projects. The program involved high school students painting graffiti, running a blood drive, winterizing homes, refurbishing bicycles and aiding food banks.
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County signs $2.5 million rail spur financing pact
Finney County commissioners approve a multi government agreement to fund a $2,580,671 Bonanza BioEnergy LLC railroad spur nearly complete. The package uses a $500,000 Kansas Department of Transportation grant and a 2 percent KDOT loan totaling $1 million to Garden City and Finney County, with the remainder paid by Bonanza BioEnergy. The funds come from KDOT Rail Service Improvement Fund.
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Deadline nears for city school board filings in Garden City
Finney County Clerk Elsa Ulrich reported no candidates have filed for four USD 457 Board of Education seats in Garden City or for three Holcomb City Council seats. Filing deadline is noon Tuesday for the 2011 nonpartisan city and school elections. a potential March 1 primary depends on candidate numbers. The general election is scheduled thereafter.
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Kansas joins health care lawsuit in Florida push
Iowa Kansas Maine Ohio Wisconsin and Wyoming joined Florida and 19 others in a suit challenging President Obama's health care overhaul. Florida AG Pam Bondi said the coalition argues the law is unconstitutional as it requires people to buy health insurance by 2014 or face penalties amid a House debate on repeal.
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Kobach unveils voter ID bill tied to SAFE Act
Secretary of State Kris Kobach pushes a bill requiring photo ID at polling places and proof of US citizenship to register. He argues the SAFE Act would boost election integrity and place Kansas ahead of other states, while critics warn of costs and disenfranchisement for those lacking documents.
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Garden City High cheerleaders form S pattern during game
Garden City High School cheerleaders, in Ulysses, coordinated an S shaped formation with pompoms during Tuesday night basketball action. Members displayed teamwork and school spirit as fans cheered the display.
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Tonight Breezy Snow Forecast With Lows Near 12
The weather page notes a breezy night with snow and a low around 12. Thursday brings partly cloudy skies with a high near 31 and a low of 15. Details appear on page A8.
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