Weather Outlook Sees Cold Tuedays With Light Precipitation
Outside forecast details a cold Tuesday with mostly cloudy skies and highs ranging from 35 to 45. Tuesday night remains partly cloudy and cold with lows from 15 to 25 west and 25 to 30 east. Wednesday brings clouds and a chance of light rain or sleet in the southeast, while the northwest turns mostly sunny with highs in the 30s and lower 40s.
Telegram Local News Teases Online Site
Local readers are invited to visit www.gctelegram.com for full local news sports and editorials with online updates and feature stories from the Telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gctelegram
The
Telegram
USD 457 denies claims in federalized John Doe suit and related cases
The district argues John Doe Glen Dibble is a potential plaintiff only if proven to be the same person, denies disability claims, and seeks fees. Doe and McMillan suits moved from Finney County District Court to federal court, tied to federal statutes, notably Section 504 and the ADA. Ledesma case involves alleged neglect and injuries to Robert Ledesma, including a shunt failure and PT injury, with related defendants and claims outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doe
USD 457
Doe
Patrick McMillan
Finney County District Court
Federa
Dibble
Glendenning
McMillan
Robert Ledesma
Zeke and
Alice Ledesma
Garden City
Griffiths
Andrew B. Green
Robert and
Cathrine Green
Elk City
Oklo
Ledesma
Kent Hagelgantz
Voters turnout climbs for Garden City election big bond vote
Crowds form at Garden City polling places for the general election with large interest in the $33 million high school bond issue. County officials note busy offices and steady turnout as voters seek how to cast ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City
Carol Brown
Finney
Brown
Donna Collins
Marian George
Ward 5
Gar
Bager
Finney County Public Library
Walnut St
Narrow choice in costly presidential race
In a bid for the closest election in 40 years Americans elected a new president between George W. Bush and Al Gore, along with a new Congress and 11 governors. The candidates pledged unity and experience as voters cast their ballots nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George W. Bush
al Gore
Congress
Bush
Texas
Gore
Rogers Park
Public funds use eyed for future campaigns
County Attorney John Wheeler seeks guidance from the Kansas Attorney General on using public funds to influence voters. He mails a request for information, noting a written opinion from the AG may take two to three weeks, while Carol Meyer of Lee Donations provides a written request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wheeler
Kansas Attorney General's Office
Tomor
Board debates test scores at USD 457 meeting
At the USD 457 Board of Education session anticipation for today's bond election loomed, while the panel pressed ahead with district business. The discussion touches on the Texas Academic Assessment Scores system and how test results influence funding for grade levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Texas
George W. Bush
Accused serial rapist faces prison time
Michael Perez, 33, bound over for trial on two rape counts after a preliminary hearing. Judge found probable cause he twice raped a 15 year old girl on September 2, three months after a 1997 conviction was reversed. Roxanne Borsick, his girlfriend, faces two rape charges for allegedly aiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Perez
Thomas Richardson
Perez
Garden City
Roxanne Borsick
Borsick
Also Mentioned on This Page
Electio
Clinton
Bond
Internet
Ann Landers
Kansas
Nation
By Kimberly Allen
Lee Crowds
Graham K. Johnsorv
Austin
Graham K. Johnsorv Telegram
AGS
Lee
Finney County
Roxanne
Michael