Searing Summer 1980 Brought Heat Death Toll
Heat wave across the Great Plains caused 1265 deaths nationwide with Missouri and Kansas hit hard. Gov. Teasdale mobilized National Guard as nursing homes faced power cuts and fans ran low. Farmers suffered hundreds of millions in crop losses as authorities declared disaster areas.
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Associated Press
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Kansas Power and Light Co
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Driver charged passenger jailed after stop near Laurel
A juvenile was charged with driving while intoxicated and a passenger jailed for running from and fighting with police after an officer stopped a car in the 100 block of East Laurel about 11:15 p.m. The driver was cited for DWI and transporting open beer. The 21-year-old passenger fled, was captured after striking an officer, and jailed on escape and battery charges. The other two juveniles and driver were released to their parents. All four were from Dodge City.
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Garden City
East Laurel
Pine
Dodge City
Garden City OKs Utility Hike and New Fees
Garden City officials unanimously adopted an ordinance increasing utility deposits and adding a five dollar hookup charge for electric and water services. Electric deposits rise to 35 dollars plus 5 dollar hookup, water deposits to 15 dollars plus 5 dollar hookup, and an energy cost adjustment will be passed to consumers. The changes take effect upon publication.
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Garden City
Wheatland Electric
Airport towers dispute stalls move to relocate
Sunflower officials and FAA discussed lowering four towers near the airport while Sunflower argues to move them south of the Arkansas River. Lowering costs cited at 150000, full relocation could exceed 1 million. FAA warns the airport could be labeled hazardous if towers stay.
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McGuire
Sunflower
West
Airport Advisory Board
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Wiley
Commission
Arkansas River
Holcomb
Pierceville
Fight erupts on Main in Garden City
Three men treated and released from St. Catherine Hospital after a street fight in the 300 block of Main drew a crowd of about 50. Police say six fought while about 50 watched. four baseball bats and a shotgun were seized. Aggravated battery charges pending against three individuals. Names withheld. All Garden Citians. one juvenile involved.
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St. Catherine Hospital
Garden City
Main
Mayo property land split fuels campus expansion debate
Trustees weigh purpose of a 75 acre Mayo property bought four years ago for 395000 with 300000 from an estate gift and a capital outlay fund The debate centers on using the land for a recreation complex versus a PE facility and an outdoor track funded 140000 from capital outlay with private donations needed for equipment Opinions vary on future university needs and drainage upkeep and a potential cross street cost rise around 250000.
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Harold
Valenzuela
Rutter
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Osborn
Howard Blanchard
Blanchard
Saffell
Mayo
Rec
Campus Drive
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