Salary supplements eyed for teachers in district talks
Negotiators shift focus to salaries as GCEA mulls a 44 percent supplement for special education staff. If five of 10 open SPED positions are filled, the boost could pay for itself, with raises also approved for forensics, student council, and yearbook sponsors funded from Project Effort.
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Graduation Night Party Aids Seniors Community Safety
Senior night events under Project Graduation offer sports and dancing, giving students a supervised social outlet. Burr notes parents appreciate the reassurance, while Garden City Police Capt. Michael Utz says the program helps with oversight though crime reductions are hard to measure.
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Michael Utz
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Garden City sewer price hike funds expanded wastewater plant
Garden City expands its wastewater plant to handle up to 50 000 residents, with construction and upgrades funded by a 15.7 million loan at 3.11 percent. Rates rise June 1 to cover revenue gaps from lower multifamily charges, while projections show 2.2 million in annual revenues to cover debt service and operations.
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Joel Mahnken
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Melinda Hitz
Six arrested in Finney County gang brawl and drive by
Finney County deputies detained six teens and two adults after a Monday night gang fight on North 13th Street and a drive by shooting at 730 Industrial Drive. Arrests include George Gonzalez Jr 17 and Eddie Morales 16 for aggravated battery and conspiracy. Antonio Flores Jr 24 injured. Investigations continue with more charges expected and three warrants executed.
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Seth Algrim
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Antonio Flores Jr
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Debra
Gonzalez
Algrim
Morales
Benitez
St. John Street
Gonzales
Industrial Drive
Lot 28
Michael Utz
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Finney County Sees Highest Unemployment in a Decade
Finney County reports double digit unemployment, 10.5 percent in January and rising from year start. Kansas overall posts 3.2 percent in April with services and construction driving gains. state notes 800 to 900 new claims monthly in Finney after a factory fire.
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Bill Layes
ECHR
Topeka
Finney County
Layes
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Bush Plans Emphasis on Long Term Energy Solutions
The Bush energy plan prioritizes long term supply and infrastructure with 105 recommendations. Democrats criticize reliance on production over conservation and lack of short term measures. Senate leaders anticipate a summer vote while debates loom over Arctic refuge drilling and conservation incentives.
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House
Dennis Hastert
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Alaska
Senate
Trent Lott
R-Miss
Terry McAuliffe
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