Bar pleads not guilty as alcohol crackdown grows
Police report rising bar calls with more establishments serving liquor. Galaviz faces 16 municipal cases and potential total fines of 6400 dollars if convicted. Rafi's obtained liquor permission after earlier lapses, and the Grain Bin sees increased police visits and bar checks as city and state agencies coordinate on liquor regulation.
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Galaviz
Hawkins
Finney County Attorney's Office
Alcoholic Beverage Control
Kansas Department of Revenue
ABC
Garden City
Grain bin Supper Club
E. Fulton St
Janie Perkins
Downtown Vision pushes Main Street plan for Garden City
Garden City progress group Downtown Vision seeks Main Street status to boost evening activity and a central organizing body. Board members cite asset partners like Finney County Economic Development Corp and city officials while outlining a spring funding push and a May 27 application deadline. A public meeting is planned April 15 at Finnup Center with Kansas Main Street official Jeanne Stinson attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City
Michelle Mayo
Main
Finney County Economic Development Corp
City of Garden City
Downtown Association
Kansas Avenue
Glass
Shaun Rydell
Matt Allen
Ron Isham
Downtown Vision
ThreJay Marketing
Kansas Ave
Finnup Center For Conservation Education
Lee Richardson Zoo
Kansas Main Street
Jeanne Stinson
Reynaldo Mesa
Rich Harp
Garden City Commerce Bank
Mayo
House OKs 515 Million Plan On Income Tax Charge
The Kansas House approved a 515 million plan funded by higher individual income taxes by a 77 to 48 vote, despite opposition to tax boosts. The proposal would let districts seek up to 120 million in higher local property taxes for schools, a move aimed at appeasing lawmakers in Johnson County but lacking support. The measure addresses concerns raised in a December order by Shawnee County District Judge Terry Bullock, who found the school finance formula unconstitutional. Democrats pledge to revive a similar plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kassebaum
Johnson County
Shawnee County
Terry Bullock
Rep
R.J. Wilson
Pittsburg
House
Bullock
Kansas Supreme Court
Senate
Kathleen Sebelius
House Tentatively Approves Budget In Topeka Vote
In Topeka the House approved a 116 to 9 budget bill trimming total state funding by two tenths of one percent for the new fiscal year beginning July 1. The Senate planned to consider a companion $10.2 billion spending plan later. The measure aligns with Gov Sebelius recommendations for most agencies but shifts funds for prekindergarten programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
House
Senate
Kathleen Sebelius
Council weighs keeping city health insurance plan
City council and staff discuss health insurance costs and the option to preserve current benefits. Residents note a $22,000 reserve fund for uncovered medical expenses and the need to avoid large premium hikes while exploring options like higher deductibles or partial premium payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Rotole
Lauer
Jarnagin
Lisa Staab
Botole
Starmark
Staab
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Dave Keller
Keller and
Leopold Insurance
Heinitz
Ron Conway
Conway
Council
Wreck Near Five Points Leads to Murder Arrests
In a Five Points wreck three California men were hospitalized then jailed on 44 counts including passing worthless checks and forgery. Luis Ponce Rios died two days after the crash at Via Christi Regional Medical Center. Jacob Mendez Ponce Celia Aguila Mendez and Melendes face charges as police pursue other forged check suspects. Authorities verify identifications via fingerprints and interviews and review officer actions in the fatal incident. Call Garden City Police or Crime Stoppers with tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finney County
Luis Ponce Rios
California
Wichita
Via Christi Regional Medical Center
Jacob Mendez-Ponce
Celia Aguila-Mendez
Melendes
St. Catherine Hospital
Utz
Inter
Garden City
John Wheeler
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Halloran
Gary Salyer
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American
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Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
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Bo’s
W. Buffalo Jones
the Club
Santa Fe
N. Taylor Ave
el Dorado
N. 12Th St
el Presidente Club
Prairie Ave
Elks Lodge
E. Kansas Plaza
Jax Sports Grille
E. Mary St
Knights of Columbus
N. Eighth St
Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon
E. Laurel St
Marienski’s
Commanche
Oficina
W. Fulton St
Mummblils
Taylor Plaza
Quarter Mile
Rafi’s Bar & Grill
N. Taylor Plaza
Aso
Remington’s
Buffalo Jones
the RoadHouse
Time Out Sports
Grill & Lounge
Trebol Club
VFW
W. Mary St
Wheat Lands
Widow McGee
Jim
Main Street
Downtown
House Oks
Paye al
Supreme Court
Wardsaarden.com
Holcomb
Gery Photography
Terry’s
Sfittle
N. Main
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