Domestic violence surge hits Finney County
Finney County Sheriff Kevin Bascue cites domestic battery as the top crime, with 60 arrests for assaults on partners between November and January. The area seeks help from the Family Crisis Center as attackers include a range of violent acts. victims face physical and emotional trauma.
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Juan Acevedo
Family Crisis Center
Kansas
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Domestic violence aid and hotline network in Kansas
DoVES in Ulysses reports 200 women and children served yearly with 17 protection orders filed in 2000, amid a continuing regional problem. Kansas Coalition official notes 95 percent of victims are women and gender factors in abuse.
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Acevedo children cope after family shooting tragedy
In Wichita, five Acevedo children aged 4 to 20 cope three months after their father Juan Acevedo killed their mother and wounded himself. Crystal Acevedo, 20, now cares for siblings in Garden City while awaiting closure and expecting her first child. The family recalls happier times as they move forward.
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Wichita
Crystal Acevedo
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Anatomy of a Homicide Sy toes araatig ne OS So why was he still here.
A fragmented OCR item questions how a homicide subject remained at large, hinting at ongoing investigation clues and unresolved questions about motive and whereabouts amid limited readable text.
Garden City faces tax rise and cleanup plans this week
City sales tax receipts for January and February are up about 20000 from last year, before offsetting with last year’s receipts. Commissioners vote to cut or postpone 12 million in spending to offset declines from ConAgra Beef fire. Tuesday’s agenda includes spring cleanup in residential areas April 2 to 13, with curbside rules and item restrictions.
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No luck for Irish on St. Patrick's Day
Dublin prepares for a muted St Patrick's Day as foot and mouth fears cancel official festivities. Organizers, led by John Cox and Dominic Campbell, shift plans to private performances and hope for a later festival, while a ban on large gatherings remains in effect and weather may influence prospects.
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