Kansas law enforcement to honor fallen officers in 2024 event
Garden City Police Department and Finney County Sheriff's Office join a National Peace Officers Memorial Day service on Friday at 10 a.m. in front of the Law Enforcement Center with an open house to follow. National Police Week spans May 15 through 21, including May 15 as Memorial Day. The Kansas Statehouse hosted the 34th Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony last week adding two names.
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Kansas law enforcement tribute honors fallen officers
The GCTelegram editorial notes Kansas law officers who died in the line of duty including Kent Newport and James Buffum and promotes Project Blue Ribbon with blue ribbons on patrol vehicles. It cites national figures for 2015 and urges public support and gratitude for officers facing danger daily.
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Topeka Police Department
James Buffum
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Jurors urged to rule not guilty by medical necessity
Online comment on GCTelegram.com reacts to a case about a local medicinal marijuana advocate. A reader argues jurors should acquit if medical necessity applies while referencing a cancer survivor Sandy Mott quoted in Finney County Relay For Life coverage.
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Sandy Mott
Finney County
Letters to the editor policy and contact details
The Telegram accepts signed letters up to 500 words with the writer’s address and phone number for confirmation before publication. Letters may be edited for libel and length. Thank-you letters should be general. Attn Editor 310 N Seventh St Garden City KS 67846 Email editor gctelegram com Online
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Voting hurdles in Kansas primaries spark partisan debate
The author argues Kansas makes primary voting harder by requiring party affiliation. They describe registering as Republican to vote Aug 2, urge voters to check eligibility, note June 1 and July 12 deadlines for changes, and compare to New York’s stricter rules while urging broader participation and scrutiny of lawmakers who set such rules.
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New York
Garden City native Julie Doll had journalism career across states
Julie Doll, a Garden City native and former journalist, built a career at newspapers in California, Indiana and New York, among other outlets. Her work spanned multiple regions, reflecting a mobile professional path in American journalism.
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Julie Doll
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New York
Draw snake add legs myth for food system progress
A master’s thesis tracks the century long shift in American chicken farming from picturesque shows to confined production. It cites 1918 backyard flocks with lice and odor, 1942 beak trimming to curb pecking, and by 1966 space reductions, arguing better science now. Eggs and health improve when hens forage, with sustainable humane progress as the goal.
Recipe for America author Sir Richardson details food system flaws
Sir Richardson wrote Recipe for America explaining why the U.S. food system is broken and outlining steps to fix it. The book argues for policy changes, sustainable farming, and consumer action to improve food access and safety.
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America
Panama Papers expose offshore wealth and empty Panama City
The Panama Papers reveal a vast offshore network used by world leaders and elites to hide assets. Offshore shells in Delaware and Panama show how lax rules enable tax avoidance while many locals live in poverty. Public pressure grows to reform global finance and closing loopholes.
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