Bin Laden Killed in Firefight by U S Forces
U S forces killed Osama bin Laden in a firefight at a compound near a Pakistani military academy after a covert operation by Navy SEAL Team Six. The operation lasted minutes with no U S casualties and bin Laden was buried at sea after confirmation of his death.
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Local residents react to Osama bin Laden death in Garden City
Arthur Romero, a 2006 Purple Heart veteran, ate at Maurita's Cafe when news broke that Osama bin Laden was killed. The Army veteran, recovering from war injuries, and cafe worker Rebecca Delinger became engaged. Bin Laden's death was confirmed after U S forces attacked a compound near Abbottabad.
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Ride for the Future honors late paramedic Landgraf in Kansas
The fourth annual Ride for the Future drew 125 riders from Garden City and beyond, charging from Bible Christian Church at 1501 Mary St at 9 30 a m and returning after 2 p m. The event raised funds for Garden City Community College public safety scholarships and served as a memorial for Jeff Landgraf 45 who died in a April crash near Scott City. Landgraf served as Kearny County EMS director and taught paramedics across southwest Kansas.
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Lane County dispatcher earns communication honor
Karen Barnett, a 12 year Lane County Sheriff's Office dispatcher, received the Communicator of the Year award on April 11. She notes she often gets odd calls during full moons but emphasizes the seriousness of gathering the right information to protect lives.
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Lane County honors Barnett as Communicator of the Year
Mary Eitel Lane County Communications Supervisor notes Karen Barnett began her APKO duties over a decade ago after answering a newspaper ad. Former Sheriff Don Wilson hired her, and she recalls a hectic start. Pictured with Kathy McGaughey and Heather Farney, Barnett received Communicator of the Year on April 11 in Topeka after 12 years of service.
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Weather Forecast Today and Tuesday Outlook
Today's forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy skies with chilly conditions and a low around 35. Tuesday should be sunny with a high near 70 and a low around 41. Details on page A8.
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