Arizona Sheriff Faces National Fallout Over Immigration Law
Sheriff Joe Arpaio defends Arizona's immigration law amid national backlash and Obama administration scrutiny. He cites ongoing operations since 2006, denying racial profiling claims, while facing a federal probe into discriminatory practices and searches. Arpaio says he has no governor run plans yet and notes strong fundraising support.
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Oil spill containment box faces huge Gulf challenges
BP faces a complex cleanup after the Deepwater Horizon explosion killed 11 and unleashed a Gulf oil spill potentially the nation’s largest since 1989. The containment box aims to cap the leak, while offshore crews work on a relief well and avoid risks from fumes, heat, and possible explosions.
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GCCC students train with campus emergency scenario on A1
About 450 students from Garden City Community College participated in a week long mock emergency on campus starting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday. The exercise involved a reported roof fall injury, a man in a stolen car, a victim in a tree collapse, and a heart attack. Students from criminal justice EMST and fire science roles secured scenes, processed evidence, and assisted a fallen climber while Garden City Police Department and Finney County EMS evaluated their performance. Ryan Wiesner and Garrett Becker described the drill as preparing them for real world duties, with Wiesner leading as officer in charge and Becker securing the crime scene.
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Relay for Life Moves Inside at Garden City High
Finney County Relay For Life organizers shifted the event indoors at Garden City High School due to cold weather. The ceremony starts at 7 pm in the main gym, with activities continuing today and Saturday. for questions contact Shawna Whitehurst at 805-4759.
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Hugoton man guilty of first degree murder in mother's death
Michael Maestas was found guilty of first degree murder in the stabbing death of his mother Lorenza Maestas. Jurors rejected defense claims of lack of premeditation, instead ruling premeditation proven by Maestas picking up a knife and stabbing his mother. Sentencing set for June 17.
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