County studying possible merger of youth agencies
Finney County officials at the Jan 10 county commission meeting discussed studying the consolidation of Youth Services and the Southwest Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center into one entity. County Administrator Randy Partington said the study is in early stages with only preliminary discussions so far.
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Forum weighs future of Finney County Exhibition Building
Finney County commissioners held an open forum Monday night to discuss the fate of the exhibition building. Officials note the space is busy on weekends but seek midweek uses while comparing Garden City and Dodge City venues. Community members push for a convention center here to boost tourism and events.
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Romney Gingrich clash in heated Florida debate
In a two hour Tampa debate Romney accuses Gingrich of influence peddling and bad contracts with Freddie Mac while Gingrich fights back saying he never lobbied and cites the firewall between citizen and lobbyist. The exchange follows Gingrich's South Carolina win as Romney presses for Florida primary stakes.
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Obama to press economic fairness in State of the Union
President Obama prepares a State of the Union focused on economy with emphasis on the middle class. He will call for higher taxes on the wealthy college affordability housing relief and measures to boost manufacturing and clean energy while appealing for voter trust ahead of 2012 elections. The address aims to frame a second term as a fight for fairness amid economic anxiety.
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Weather Cast Breezy Clouds Highs In Forties
A breezy day with cloudy conditions brings a high near 48 and a low around 25. Wednesday turns partly sunny with a high near 49 and a low about 24. Details on page A8.
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