Garden City grants vacant armory to American Legion
Garden City commissioners voted 3-2 to give the 405 S Main St armory to the American Legion for Legion functions and as a possible emergency shelter. The decision follows years of debate after the Kansas National Guard armory relocation and public input from local groups amid asset appraisal of about 370 thousand dollars.
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Robotic aid helps Garden City police defuse standoff
The Garden City Police Department used the C A R L O S tactical robot to enter a residence during a tense standoff with a man in personal crisis. Purchased in June 2010 through a technology grant, the robot allows remote steering and audio visual monitoring to keep officers safe. Police Sgt. Michael Reagle said the robot provided crucial information about weapons inside the home and allowed officers to proceed with entry precautions.
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C.A.R.L.O.S. Robot Used In Standoff Tactics
Reagle described the C.A.R.L.O.S. robot as a high tech tool used during last week's standoff. Officers deployed the robot to establish contact with the armed man and escorted him from his residence after he cooperated. The system allows remote maneuvering of the robot and camera, plus a headset for audio, making it a versatile tool for remote operations.
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Law Looks to Keep City Business Friendly
Garden City Commission candidate Chris Law, 48, aims to make Garden City as business and development friendly as possible. Law is among six hopefuls for three open city commission seats and works as a resource technician with the Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District assisting residents with water rights changes and related district projects.
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Rude Aims to Make Most of Chances for USD 457 Board
Mark Rude, executive director of Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District No. 3, is one of 10 candidates seeking four open seats on the USD 457 Board of Education in the April 5 election. He says funding is opportunity and schools must seize it even in tight budgets.
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