Scott City Elkhart to get downtown upgrades
Western Kansas towns Scott City and Elkhart will receive over 2 million dollars in federal funds for downtown revitalization. Local leaders Les Spangler and Tim Hardy express optimism that Main Street will transform and restore civic pride as KDOT reveals 42 project selections.
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Kansas Legislature OKs Guard death benefit bill
Kansas lawmakers approved a bill granting 250000 to families of National Guard members killed in combat. The Senate passed 36 to 0 with four absent on the closing day, sending it to Gov. Kathleen Sebelius who supports the measure. The brief session was held mainly to push the proposal despite House inaction.
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Taxpayer group forms Garden City chapter under AFP banner
Jamie Jones reports Americans For Prosperity launched a Garden City chapter at the Plaza Hotel with about 20 local taxpayers. State director Alan Cobb outlined Kansas’ tax burden ranking, rising per capita budgets, and the aim for a Taxpayer's Bill of Rights and a model state budget to curb government growth.
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Students, Teachers Ready for Break
Garden City students wrapped up the end of the school term as teachers prepared to clean and close classrooms for summer. About 7000 local pupils finished classes while activities and treats filled the final day. Eighth grader Oracio Ortiz shared mixed feelings about moving to high school during a Dairy Queen ice cream moment. Heidy De la Rosa echoed the sense of a last day and change ahead.
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Safety rules for summer swimming urged by EMS official
Finney County EMS Director Bob Prewitt emphasizes vigilant supervision around water and basic safety steps as the season nears. CPR training runs 6 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday at the Red Cross and lifeguard training is offered 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at 210 Fulton Terrace. Water safety classes and tips on life jackets and knowing limits are highlighted across community programs through early June.
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