Two Arrested in Finney County Kidnapping Case
Finney County deputies arrested Christina Ortega and Fabian Hernandez after they allegedly kidnapped five children at gunpoint in their neighborhood. The incident occurred near 4170 E Highway 50 in Lot 439. Ortega faces five counts of aggravated kidnapping and two counts of aggravated assault. Hernandez is charged similarly. No injuries reported. both remain in jail.
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Finney County
Kevin Bascue
E. U.S. Highway 50
Christina Ortega
Hillcrest
Apt
Fabian Hernandez
Bascue
Ortega
Hernandez
Drug arrest closes three month Garden City cocaine probe
A three month investigation ended with the arrest of Hugo Alberto Martinez 24 of 1211 Hattie St Garden City on two counts sale of cocaine within 1000 feet of a school zone and no drug tax stamp He was arrested Tuesday during a traffic stop by Garden City police Capt Mike Utz The task force alleged purchases of cocaine from Martinez during the probe
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Garden City
Hugo Alberto Martinez
Hattie St
Mike Utz
Utz
Finney County
Garden City man arrested on rape and kidnapping allegations
A Garden City man, Jose Camacho, 22, was arrested Tuesday on allegations of aggravated kidnapping and rape following an incident June 22 at a southeast Garden City residence. The 19-year-old man reported the assault after being moved between rooms. Camacho was taken into custody at 2:51 p.m. and is in Finney County Jail. Additional charges may follow.
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Garden City
Mike Utz
Jose Camacho
S. Highway 50
Utz
Camacho
Finney County
Wheat test plot yields over 100 bushels per acre in Kansas
In Belleville AP reports a north central Kansas wheat test plot yielded 114 bushels per acre, a figure unlikely to repeat in large plantings but considered impressive by wheat experts amid a year of widespread farmer losses from a small wheat harvest.
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Belleville
Kansas
Great Race to rumble into Garden City Saturday
More than 100 vintage cars race into Garden City for the 24th annual Great Race with a three hour lunch stop on Main Street. Streets will close for display from 9 a.m. to about 2:50 p.m. and a rock climbing wall will be at Stevens Park with free hamburgers for the first 600.
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Garden City
WenDee LaPlant
Finney County
Church hosts rocking program for Garden City kids
More than 50 children in Garden City attend the R.O.C.K. summer program at First Southern Baptist Church on Wednesdays from 1 to 5 p.m. The event offers dance or music, crafts, cycling, and games for first through sixth graders with a $1 fee per session. Next week’s theme is Patriotic Pets with a pet show and a K-9 officer presentation. A tour to Amarillo is planned for Aug 11–12 for regular attendees.
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Church Rocks
Garden City
First Southern Baptist Church
Troy Fairbank
R.O.C.K
N. Third St
Zoo
Amarillo
Texas
Troy Davis
Holcomb Grants Fourth of July Fireworks Waiver
Holcomb City Council approved a three day waiver allowing fireworks during the Fourth of July celebration. Fireworks permitted from 10 30 a m to 10 30 p m Monday 10 30 a m to midnight Tuesday and 10 30 a m to 10 30 p m Wednesday. The meeting also tabled action on a proposed ordinance restricting private off road vehicle use on public streets and discussed volunteer fire department guidelines with changes requested by residents.
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Holcomb
Dennis Lauer
Jamie Jarnagin
Lauer
Bob Sanders
Dan Linton
Sanders
Robin Pena
Garden City
Allen Shelton
Garden City man named Holcomb school transportation director
Sam Mesa of Garden City was chosen as Holcomb USD 363 director of transportation, citing local ties and better pay. He will manage bus routes, vehicles, driver training, and monthly safety programs, starting around July 17 at a $38,000 salary. The board also approved a district wellness policy 5-2, outlining nutritious meals and activity requirements.
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Sam Mesa
Garden City
Holcomb Usd 363
Board of Education
Mesa
Holcomb
Temple Inland
Phil Keidel
Wiley and Holcomb
Skip Landis
USD 457 to close out fiscal year at Friday meeting
USD 457 board to close books for the current year at Friday morning session. Remaining general fund money may be transferred to other funds, with specific bids on technology upgrades totaling 59366 dollars. Workers compensation costs with KASB rise to 890103 for 2006 07, prompting consideration of alternative providers.
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Board of Education
Kathleen Whitley
Whitley
Kansas Association of School Boards
KASB
Bill Curtis
Kasb Workers’ Compensation
Curtis
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