Banda sues Kansas over son's removal in marijuana case
Shona Banda, a Kansas cannabis advocate, sues the state and agencies alleging civil rights violations after they removed her 11-year-old son from her home over her marijuana use and school questioning. The 20-page suit names Gov. Sam Brownback, DCF Secretary Phyllis Gilmore, Garden City Police Chief James R. Hawkins, USD 457 and a former counselor. The complaint seeks unspecified money for injuries and ongoing pain, with a jury requested in Wichita.
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Witt family craft blends farming memory and art in Kansas
Merle Witt, a retired University of Kansas agronomy professor and Garden City resident, follows three generations of metalwork and scrap reuse. From his grandfather’s rail yard salvage to today’s sculpted metal sunflowers and 11 metal plants, Witt links farming, teaching, and art. See Neighbors, Page A5.
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Military Tattoo at Garden City High School honors flag and veterans
Garden City residents packed Clifford Hope Auditorium for the fifth annual Military Tattoo by the JROTC program. Cadet Lt. Cpl. Andy Su played Taps as 80 to 90 in attendance watched Guardians Drill team wield rifles and baton throws. Veteran Stewart Boone joined in on trumpet and bugle calls including Taps Reveille and Retreat. Cadet Madison Maxfield recited I am the Nation as Cadet Capt. Damian Perez shared a air line passenger story about veterans.
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Weather Today and Tuesday Outlook
Weather today mostly sunny breezy and warmer with a high near 74 and a low around 45. Tuesday will be partly sunny breezy and very warm with a high about 77 and a low near 46.
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