Emporia woman gets life for drug related murder
Vernell Renae Phoenix, 19, was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole for 20 years in Lyon County District Court for the June 24 murder of Michael Gilligan, 38, during a dispute over drugs and cash. The case centered on a violent struggle as defendants sought stolen cash and drugs. Phoenix pleaded guilty to an alternate felony murder count under the felony murder rule.
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Lyon County District Court
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Phoenix
Gilligan
Charlie Moore
Moore
Charges dropped against ex-sheriff's deputy
Drug charges against Olen Throneberry a Commerce Oklahoma former officer were dismissed after deputies could not locate a former Cherokee County deputy Roger Wormington to testify in the case. Wormington resigned after allegations of falsified affidavits in cases.
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Olen Throneberry
Cherokee County
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Throneberry
Okla
Sam Marsh
Marsh
Roger Wormington
Wormington
Thronebury
Sheriff’s Department
Government soybean forecast lowers Kansas crop outlook
Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service cut the 1999 harvest outlook reflecting drought. Production is projected at 56.7 million bushels, 5 percent below last month and 30 percent under last year, with yields at 21 bushels per acre on 2.7 million acres. Sorghum is forecast at 176.7 million bushels on 3.1 million acres, down 32 percent from last year. yields at 57 bushels per acre.
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Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service
KASS
Kansas gasoline prices by city and time
The latest AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report shows Wichita at 1.3970 dollars, 1.3983 a month ago, and 1.1615 a year ago. Topeka lists 1.4515, 1.4495, and 1.1771 respectively. Kansas City metro records 1.4049, 1.3911, and 1.0871 across the three timeframes.
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AAA
Wichita
Topeka
Telegram requests readers report errors to office
The Garden City Telegram asks readers to call 275-8500 if they notice errors in the newspaper, outlining the policy to correct mistakes and inviting feedback.
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Market grain prices at Garden City Co op
Grain prices at the Garden City Co op show Wheat at 2.09, Soybeans at 4.23, with Ore. and Mile. data included as brand identifiers. The report lists market figures for the commodities in this period.
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Election tight for La Raza Club officers at KH Middle
At Kenneth Henderson Middle School the La Raza Club elected officers after September speeches by eight graders Jamie Quironez Erica Sarmiento and Ian Steele. Quironez won president by two votes with Salazar elected secretary and Steele as treasurer.
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Kenneth Henderson
la Raza
Erica Sarmiento
Yeovana Acosta
Yvonne Garcia
Debbie Salazar
Ian Steele
Angelica Lozoya
Jamie Quinonez
Ruby Montoya
U.S
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Lozoya
Jamie Quironez
Quironez
Quinonez
Steele
Holcomb adds first K 9 to police force
Holcomb Police Department introduces Ado the Belgium Malinois as its first K 9 dog. The 92 pound canine will join three full time and one part time officer handling education in schools, narcotics work, tracking and locating stolen goods. Ado began duty Oct 30 and leads a new Puppy Patrol program. He lives with Sgt. Scott Chalmers who notes Ado is a tool for safety and education. The city budget funded about 8500 for purchase approved by council in June with an open house set for Dec 2 at the Holcomb Recreation Commission.
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Finney County
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Quick actions save man after breathing trouble at lounge
In Garden City a visitor from Colorado quit breathing outside Time Out Sports Lounge. His former son-in-law Russell Collier and wife Denise carried him into St. Catherine Hospital where staff revived him. He was on a ventilator until Monday and released Thursday. Family members traveled from Colorado and Texas to support him.
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Nolan
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Kearns
Garden City
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Time Out Sports Lounge & Grill
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St. Catherine Hospital
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Colliers
Lorri
Stacey
Rachel
Texas
Christina
Snow forecast for Kansas with mixed precipitation
The National Weather Service expects snow for parts of Kansas this weekend. Wintery mix climbs from freezing rain to snow in north central areas, with rain and possible thunderstorms in the south. Highs range 30s north to 40s south as snow accumulates up to 3 inches in some northern zones. Road hotline 1 800 585 7623 for details.
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National Weather Service
Weather outlook for Garden City with possible storms
Rain likely today with heavier showers possible and a 60 percent precip chance. Blustery southeast winds 15 to 25 mph, high near 40. Tonight, rain again likely with possible heavier showers or thunderstorms early.
Weather records show record low temperature
Weather data notes record low temperature on a specific date with high 80 and prior year figures. It lists precipitation totals for the year and last year, and compares to long term averages. Data credited to Southwest Kansas Research Extent Center.
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Papa John's closes three stores in Kansas region
Franchise owner Mark Moore confirms Papa John's shuttered the Garden City Liberal and Dodge City outlets due to funding and sales pressure. Dodge City closed November 3 Liberal November 4 Garden City last Sunday. PJ Wichita is pursuing franchise rights. Moore stayed in Garden City after 12 years.
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Wichita
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Kansas Avenue
Public can comment at parole hearings
The Kansas Board of Parole schedules a public comment session from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday November 22 at the Finney County Courthouse Room 209 to discuss inmates in Finney County up for December parole. Names include Clyde W. Johnson 1991 aggravated incest, Jose L. Pena 1992 indecent liberties with a child, and Billy Navarro 1990 murder and child abuse. Letters may be sent to the Kansas Parole Board Topeka. Other sessions are in Topeka Kansas City Pittsburg and Wichita.
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N. 8Th St
Department of Corrections
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Jose Luis Pena
Billy Navarro
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