Acoustic players to perform in Satanta Gazebo
Acoustic players of various music types will perform Saturday in the Satanta Gazebo on Main Street from 7 to 9 p.m. Former Satanta resident Mike Anton of Moscow expects players from Great Bend Fowler Meade and other locations. Audience is urged to bring lawn chairs blankets and fans. For more information call Anton at 620 589 2658.
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Retirement listening tour planned across Kansas
The Kansas Association of Retired School Personnel and the National Association of Retired Persons announce a listening tour across Kansas for school personnel retirees or those near retirement. A meeting is set for 9 a.m. August 6 at the Senior Center of Finney County, 907 North 10th Street.
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Free health screenings planned for Aug. 2
The Broacbusters Evening Lions Club and the Kansas Lions Light Foundation will offer free health screenings from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 2 at Wal-Mart. Screenings include eye acuity hearing blood pressure blood sugar and glaucoma without dilation. Tests are by local volunteers. Call Tim Johnson at 276-6714 for details.
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Gas leak blamed for Dodge City blast
A natural gas leak sparked an explosion that lifted a house from its foundation in Dodge City at about 7 a.m. Thursday. Inside, a couple and their 12-year-old dog were injured. the dog was euthanized later. The homeowners and renters escaped unharmed as debris scattered across the yard.
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Heat seeks record highs as Kansas endures scorching weekend
In Topeka and across Kansas temperatures hit date records with Hill City reaching 110 degrees. A National Weather Service heat advisory remains in effect until 8 p m Friday for east central Kansas. Forecasts show highs of about 100 in the southeast and 106 to 111 in central regions for Friday and Saturday as the heat settles in.
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Program helps students dream bigger with new grant
Enrique Mendoza and hundreds of Gifted and first generation college hopefuls benefit from Educational Talent Search at Garden City Community College. A $1,133,325 U S Department of Education grant funds through 2007 expanding campus based activities and outreach to Kearny Deerfield and Lakin with free programs for low income students and first generation college attendees.
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Wisconsin
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Garden City High School
Stewart
Karl Upchurch
Kathy Deere
Upchurch
Deere
Denver Metro State University
Sara Leon
Garden City
McDonald's
Garden City Mayor Tim Cruz Named Sears Community Hero
Garden City Mayor Tim Cruz is featured in Sears monthly Community Hero ads nationwide, with about a million fliers carrying his image. The honor includes a $250 Sears gift card and a $1,000 donation to a local charity, chosen as United Way in Garden City.
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Riley pushes for more insurance choices in race
Wichita candidate for state insurance commissioner vows to end business as usual by opposing laws raising costs. He advocates eliminating mandated benefits and boosting competition. Stops in Liberal Garden City and Scott City highlight regional concerns like rising health premiums and farm- heavy areas. He trails Sen Sandy Praeger and David Powell in GOP primary.
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Kansas House Insurance Committee
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Lawrence
David Powell
el Dorado
Jim Garner
D-Coffeyville
Kathleen Sebelius
Judge denies delay in Robinson murder trial in Kansas
Johnson County District Judge John Anderson refused defense requests to postpone the Kansas murder trial of John E. Robinson Sr. to September 16, despite four hours of hearings. Defense cited vast new and delayed evidence, while prosecutors noted Robinson changed lawyers twice since charges in June 2000 and prior conflicts.
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Clathe
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Johnson County
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