Gas line rupture closes Kansas Ave during road work
A ruptured gas line near 4:20 p.m. halted traffic on Kansas Avenue between Main and Fifth streets as city crews advance a six phase street widening project. No gas loss or other damages reported. The line remains under repair with lanes closed in the first phase through late August. one eastbound and one westbound lane open, no left turns allowed. Funding from Garden City and Kansas Department of Transportation totals 1.18 million dollars.
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Nichols trial date moved in Wichita assault case
The Garden City man Jason Nichols charged with terrorism kidnapping aggravated burglary and criminal threat in the May 31 2016 incident that allegedly held Chief District Judge Wendell Wurst hostage had his trial postponed to July The continuance was granted by Finney County District Court Chief Judge Jack Burr after a February pretrial conference The Wichita defense attorney Jonathan McConnell requested the delay and prosecutors declined comment
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Rat Trio Jazz Performance at Horace Good Middle School
Russian quartet performs Darius Milhaud Suite 157 during Live On Stage at Clifford Hope Auditorium Horace Good Middle School 1412 Main St Monday. James M. Dobson staff photographer captured above and right imagery of the event.
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Kansas Senate moves to Medicaid expansion vote
Lawmakers in the Republican led Kansas Senate push to expand Medicaid after frictions with opponents during debate. The bill would enroll about 150000 Kansans in the federal state program, following House approval in February. Senate President Wagle warned of federal cost shifts and urged rejection while supporters argued it saves lives and protects hospitals and rural communities. Senators voted yes on two named amendments, with broader debate referencing Congress inaction and potential impacts if expansion is delayed.
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Weather Today Winds and Rain With Storm Risk
The forecast calls for windy conditions and rain today with a high near 53 and a low around 38. Expect a risk of thunderstorms later. Wednesday remains windy with rain and cooler highs about 53 and lows near 32.
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