Community center camp aids diverse cultures in Garden City
The Center for Children and Families at St. Catherine Hospital runs an after school and summer camp from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday with USD 457 teachers guiding reading writing and math. Burmese Somali and Hispanic community leaders will meet at the center with law enforcement to boost engagement and access to resources while a grant funds staff and programs.
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Michelle Wells
Kenneth Henderson
Lisa Cady
Gertrude Walker
Dora Carillo
Cady
Ju Yah
Wells
Center For Children and Families
St. Catherine Hospital
Coalition
Mission and Ministry Fund of Catholic Health Initiatives
St. Catherine
Weber
Garden City
City commission approves KMEA energy management plan expansion
Garden City will join KMEA Energy Management Project No 2 joining 78 Kansas cities. The commission ended its Wheatland Electric contract in 2013 while Wheatland remains to supply power through year end. KMEA formed in 1980 to secure economical reliable long term power via shared capacity and open market purchases, now with 78 member cities across Kansas. Garden City becomes the largest member in southwest Kansas.
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Muirhead
Wheatland Electric Cooperative
Wheatland
KMEA
Kansas Cities
Garden City
Kmea Energy Management Project No. 2
Ashland
Beloit
Hoisington
Lincoln Center
Osborne
Pratt
Russell
Stockton
Washington
Lakin
Cimarron
Hugoton
Dighton
Jetmore
Kansas
Immigration Bill Passes Senate Amid Divided Debate
The Senate approved a sweeping immigration measure offering a 13 year path to citizenship for up to 11 million undocumented migrants while imposing new steps to curb future illegal entry. Supporters argued for common ground and reform, citing personal journeys and economic needs, while opponents warned of higher unemployment and stagnant wages.
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United States
Cuba
Arizona
Jeff Flake
Mexico
Congressional Budget Office
Jeff Sessions
R-Ala
Senate
Obama
Marco Rubio
Florida
Rand Paul
Kentucky
Ted Cruz
Texas
Kansans discuss funding and potential court clash with governance
Area legislators and locals weighed state funding fears amid cuts and a possible constitutional crisis. Rep. Hineman warned of a projected $440 million annual shortfall with impacts on rural vs urban school equity. Lawmakers praised oil and gas trust funds and discussed concealed carry, local mandates, and a new Barn. The wrap-up welcomed Rep. Bud Estes succeeding Brian Weber as western Kansas shifts duties.
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Topeka
Doll
Don Hineman
Brighton
Hineman
Kansas
Finney County
Larry Jones
Jennings
Garden City
Ingalls
Lakin
Wyandotte
Wichita Heights
Brian Weber
Dodge City
Bud Estes
Weber
Estes
Bucklin
Western Kansas
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FCCHC
Miss Cady
Yah
Nancy Harness
Gloria Rosas
Buffalo Jones
Rosas
City Commission
Finney CountyMumane Society
Garden City Animal Shelter
Fleming Street
Lee Esm
Jamaz
Fulton Street
Lity Smith
Yens
Neer
Gardan
Ceereeng Ac
Aaron Woops
Aaron Wepas
Jared Daniels
S&l
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Va Lon
E Klub
N. Taylor Plaza
Happy
Knights OF Columbus
Sue Knight
Cme
Rae
Oni Raa
S. Main
Eyes
Ei Fox
Les Utne Eva
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