Fourth of July fireworks rules in Finney County
Finney County Sheriff Kevin Bascue warns about holiday safety and strict rules for fireworks. Regulations limit distribution outside city limits from June 27 to July 5, with discharge permitted July 3 to 5 in Finney County and Garden City. Garden City approved a waiver for within city limits 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Fire Marshal Dan Wimmer notes bans on aerials over six feet. violators face Class C misdemeanor fines.
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Holcomb approves volunteer firefighters for city staff
The Holcomb City Council approved hiring ten volunteer firefighters to form an active department led by Chief Dan Linton and Assistant Chief Bob Sanders. The largely night-shift force will respond to fires as city officials plan to reinstate daytime coverage with Garden City Fire Department assistance. Firefighters will be paid per call, with reintegration discussions dating to 2006 after a residential blaze.
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Harvest tractor truck pride on display at Irsik and Doll
Peterbilt cab shows memorabilia and chatter across its CB radio as Jimmy Davenport steers the faded show truck through an elevator lot in Pierceville. Aged drinks, a cooler labeled Jim, and novelty air fresheners fill the cab while signs on doors read Fire and Smoke, recalling a bygone show truck era.
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Local boy killed in crash near Dodge City
A Garden City boy, 12, died in a one vehicle crash nine miles east of Dodge City on U S Highway 400 during a late night incident. Angelica Morales 32, and Lorenzo Delgado 33, both from Garden City, were in the SUV and wearing seat belts while the child was not.
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Official English becomes Kansas law this Sunday
The Kansas measure proclaims English as the official language while not banning other languages in government. It states agencies need not provide multilingual documents or meetings but may offer translations or interpreters. Governor Sebelius signed the bill, with supporters saying it aids assimilation and job access while critics argue it does little.
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