Pipeline safety program planned for August 20
A August 20 presentation on preventing accidents and damage to underground pipelines and utilities will be held at the Finney County Fairgrounds Grandstand Meeting Room at 7 p.m. The session targets excavators in Finney, Hamilton and Kearny counties, with a free dinner from Kim's Ribs. The Pipeline Group sponsors the event and reservations are due by August 12 at 800-982-8752.
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Finney County Fairgrounds
Finney
Hamilton
Kearny
Kim
Pipeline Group
Library trustees set to meet Wednesday
The Finney County Public Library Board of Trustees schedules a special meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the library, 605 E. Walnut St. Fiesta 2002 runs Sept. 13-14 at the Finney County Exhibition Building on the fairgrounds with a parade, vendors and entertainment in Stevens Park. The queen coronation is at the exhibition building parking lot, followed by a teen dance 8 p.m. to midnight and a regular dance 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Booth and parade participants may contact Dolores Valdez and Efraim Picazo at the provided numbers. ROAD CONDITION HOTLINE 1-800-585-7623.
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Finney County Public Library Board of Trustees
Finney County Public Library
Walnut St
Finney County
Finney County Fairgrounds
Stevens Park
Exhibition Building
Dolores Valdez
Efraim Picazo
Rainy weekend brings scattered relief across southwest Kansas
Heavy weekend rain fell in portions of southwest Kansas with Garden City missing the biggest thundershowers. Rain totals varied from tenth to nearly two inches in spots, with gusty winds and hail reported in several counties but few confirmed damages. Forecasters said a cold front would limit rain next days as temperatures climb toward 105. Local assessors noted no hail claims logged as of 11 a.m. today.
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Kansas
Garden City
Ray Burgert
National Weather Service
Dodge City
Weather Service
Steve Cottrell
Southwest Research Extension Center
Experiment Station
Colorado
Kalvesta
Tribune
Harlan
Lane County
Shields
Hamilton
Stanton County
Smith
Mike Bell
Johnson City
Syracuse
Bell
WKWMP
Daryl Rindt
State Farm
U.S. Highway 50
Polo Line Road
Neighborhood fixture adapts after loss of legs
Ray Kowalke, a Garden City native, greets visitors at St. Catherine Hospital using a handicap equipped van and wheelchair lift. He supports Evelyn, his wife, and nurtures family bonds while helping others in the church and community. He shares stories of recovery, phantom pains, and a positive outlook.
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Evelyn
Cindy Messenger
Konalke
Messenger
Carol Wenzel
Kiowa
Kenneth Kowalke
Finney County
Terry Kowalke
Houston
Kowalke
Lyle Stuehrenberg
Trinity Lutheran Church
Stuehrenberg
Wallace County
Walther League
Lutheran Church
Garden City
Oswald Manufacturing
Ford-New Holland
Ray
Police Log Snapshots of Evening and Weekend Arrests
police logs record multiple arrests in Dodge City Liberal including Richard Villanueva 21 and others for disorderly conduct. Juvenile Mario Guevara 17 charged with aggravated assault. domestic battery charges against Kathy Coleman and Marco Moreno. DUI and warrants for several adults. curfew violations PATH releases. weekend thefts and property losses from vehicles and residences across several blocks with losses totaling thousands.
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Richard Villanueva
Dodge City
Mark Valdivia
Pablo Jimenez
Dennis Saucedo
Christopher Rangel
Lake Avenue
Mario Guevara
Kathy Coleman
B Street
Marcus Coleman
B. St
Jeffery Potter
Fleming St
North 11Th St
Rebecca Teriquez
Crestway Dr
East Maple
Jeremiah Boyles
Anderson Road
East Mary Street
Marco Moreno
E. Fair St
East Fair
Multiple miniprofiles of local vehicle and property thefts
A summary of several early morning and overnight incidents in Finney County noting losses from smashed windows scratched vehicles and a stolen car. Included are locations on North Seventh Street North Fourth Street East U S Highway 50 East Laurel Street Inge Avenue Cheyenne Court and a 1993 Pontiac Bonneville missing with $2,500 loss.
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Randy Tenna-Alvarez
18Th St
North Ninth Street
Jay Jibboy
Mindy Patterson
Second St
Taylor Avenue
Mohawk Drive
el Dorado Place
Elm Street
Evans Street
East US
Highway 50
Fleming Street
North Seventh Street
North Fourth Street
Finney County Sheriff's Office
U.S. Highway 50
East Laurel Street
Inge Avenue
North Second Street
Cheyenne Court
Five charges filed in Kansas identity theft case
In western Kansas, Alejandro Aguilar of Garden City was stopped for a DUI and charged under the name Joseph Anthony Padilla, a former inmate, with DUI, driving while suspended, and open container. Identity theft and obstruction of justice were filed under Aguilar’s own name after the fraud was detected. Aguilar remains jailed as INS reviews his residency status while authorities note a regional pattern of identity theft tied to immigration.
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Kansas
Alejandro Aguilar
Garden City
Kearny County
Joseph Anthony Padilla
Aguilar
Padilla
INS
Dennis Jones
Jones
Arizona
Texas
Lakin
Colorado Department of Corrections
Joseph Padilla
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Hutchinson
Oneok Inc
Yaggy
M.R. Tek
University of Michigan
Wichita
Foulston & Siefkin
John
Mary Hahn
ONEOK
Kansas Gas Service
Mid- Continent
Kathy Hanks Hanks
Gctelegram
Speederr
St. Catherine Hospital
Phil Sanderson
W. Mary St
North First Street
Monta Woods
Boots Road
Amnath Rattanakam
W. Holmes Ave
Ishmael Perez
Heritage Avenue
Macedonio Godinez
11Th St
St. John Street
Cindy Overacker
Safford Avenue
PATH
Marcel Castillo-Kells
N. Third St
North Third Street
Thomas Taylor III
Garden City Ave
Garden City Avenue
Campus Drive
East US. Highway 50
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