Wish granted opens Disney World trip for Garden City teen
Alisha Kramer, 17, received a Make-A-Wish Foundation wish after a Kansas City doctor visit. The Garden City resident, diagnosed with an enzyme disorder causing brittle bones and kidney issues, will travel to Walt Disney World in the fall. Her mother Sherri notes the family did not expect terminal illness though the condition may progress.
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Make-A-Wish Foundation
Court denies hearing for tuition case
The U S Supreme Court rejected an immigration reform group bid to challenge Kansas in state tuition for undocumented students. The 2004 law lets children who attended Kansas high school for at least three years pay in state rates if they intend to seek U S citizenship. About 200 students yearly use the statute.
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Immigration fugitives net 48 arrests in Kansas area
A five day operation by a fugitive operations team from Kansas City resulted in 33 arrests in Garden City and 15 in Dodge City. Those arrested were mainly from El Salvador, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Vietnam. Eight had final deportation orders due to felony convictions. 19 Garden City arrestees had prior criminal convictions. Names were withheld for privacy.
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Old-time Wheat Harvest Returns to Colousa in Haskell County
In Haskell County a 1920s to 1950s era field day revived with antique pull combines and tractors. Katie Frank and her father Gale joined volunteers led by Ken Weidner as about 10 acres of a 50 acre patch yielded roughly 230 bushels, with cutting planned to resume at 1 p.m. and finish by 5 p.m.
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