City approves uniform sales tax incentive policy
Garden City commissioners unanimously adopted a uniform policy to reimburse infrastructure costs for businesses through a formula based on sales tax generated. Eligible firms may recover up to 80 percent of costs for up to 15 years, covering grading lighting parking and landscaping. The move follows a December decision to award 1.5 million in incentives to a Home Depot under construction near Applebee's, amid controversy from some local merchants.
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Garden City man sentenced for Omaha murder in 2001
Ray Lara, 28, was sentenced in Douglas County District Court to 20 years for second degree murder and an additional four to five years on a weapons charge for the December 6, 2001 killing of 31-year old Stace Straw in Omaha. With time served, parole could come in a bit over 10 years. Four other suspects from or linked to Garden City face trial on related charges.
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Night raid in Iraq nets over 260 detainees near Tikrit
US forces stormed a village near Tikrit at dawn and detained more than 260 prisoners including a top Baath official suspect. About 230 detainees were to be released later. In Mosul a looter was shot after firing on soldiers, amid Bremer’s first news conference and new arrests nationwide. Umm Qasr port control was handed to civilians.
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Instructor denied chance to speak at GCCC meeting
Economics instructor Phil Mayer was blocked from addressing Garden City Community College board Wednesday night. He sought to speak about alleged misappropriation of funds and wage cuts as the college funds new buildings while denying teachers a requested $60,000 raise.
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GCCC teachers seek public comment at meeting clash
Mayer, one of five Garden City Community College instructors not renewed for 2003 04, asked to speak at the trustees meeting but was denied. Clerk Carla Daniels said requests must reach GCCC President Carol Ballantyne at least a week before the meeting, and no public comment period is on the trustees agenda.
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Husband and wife seek Kansas Supreme Court seat
Former US attorney and nine judges compete for a vacancy created by Justice Bob Abbott’s June retirement. Among candidates are Garden City attorney Douglas M Crotty III and Finney County District Court Judge Rebecca W Crotty, who are husband and wife, plus Stevens County District Court Judge Kim Schroeder. The Nominating Commission will interview 24 and nominate three to Gov. Sebelius by June 2. appointment due by August 1. Schroeder, 45, asserts his qualifications from rural practice and diverse legal experience.
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