City Link Burgardt cuts fees and extends hours
J D Ham reports positive rider response to City Link changes set for July 14 with no fares for children five and younger and hours extended from six AM to seven PM. The driver notes growing ridership as residents adapt to transit and newcomers move to Garden City.
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City Link Fare Schedule Overview
The schedule lists general public fares at 1 dollar with free rides for under five, and age based rules for 5 to 16 year olds. Monthly passes cost 30 dollars, seniors and disabled discounts apply with proper documentation, paratransit options priced 1 dollar or 40 dollars for monthly unlimited, and county fares start at 2 dollars within five miles and increase by 1 dollar per five mile increment beyond.
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State and local agencies push food aid in Kansas report
Kansas officials report rising use of food stamps now covering about 65 percent of eligible low income residents. Partnerships with H and R Block, local food banks, and health agencies aim to broaden awareness and access while food prices strain family budgets.
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USD 457 Board OKs roof repairs and staff moves
The USD 457 Board unanimously approved emergency roofing repairs for 13 buildings costing 640,811.50 funded by insurance. They also adopted new calendars, a standby power system, and various instrument, computer, and furniture purchases totaling about 188,? with multiple staff appointments including teachers, therapists, and aides at district schools.
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Florence Wilson
Linda Artz
Jennie Wilson
Buffalo Jones
Lindsey Bartholomew
USD 457
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Alta Brown
Ernest Brungardt
Rose Buschman
Dorian Leiva
Kay Logan
Pierceville- Plymell
Kristi Musgrave
Pierceville
Study of potential site for new high school begins
The current GCHS sits on 18 acres bounded by Main Edward Third Olive and Holmes. The Terracon study will examine environmental concerns and wetlands with a 15 day completion, aiding a possible land option by Aug 1 and early building plans for voter information.
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Buffalo Jones
Anita Palmer
Bernadine Sitts
Amber Parkhurst
Garfield
Michael Bammes
Jennie Wilson
Guadalupe Camacho
Cashier
Florence Wilson
Daniel Chamberlain
Pierceville-Plymell
Judy Harman
GCHS
Kenneth Henderson
Wendelen Hemmert
Gertrude Walker
Kayla Gibbons
Juana Loya
Main Street
Edward Street
Third Street
Olive Street
Holmes Avenue
Dodge City High School
Derby High School
Shawnee Mission
Terracon
Atha
Kansas officials urge proactive alert on fuel pump scams
Six and Polansky spoke outside a Topeka convenience store urging vigilance for potential fuel pump problems and price gouging. They noted six inspectors, urged consumer reports to the Department of Agriculture or attorney general, and cited 2006 2007 accuracy rates of 96 percent for meters and 94 percent fuel quality octane checks.
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Polansky
Kansas
Topeka
Department of Agriculture
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