Food banks see rise in demand during school breaks
An America's Second Harvest analysis shows 17.2 percent of Kansas children live in families facing year long food struggles. Garden City USD 457 runs free or reduced meals with 4,467 students enrolled last year. Holiday breaks boost demand as meals rely on schools for funding and scheduling.
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Gray County Commission awaits action on Horse Thief bids
The Gray County Commission eyes Tuesday’s Pawnee Watershed District meeting to decide how to proceed after suspending the bid process for the Horse Thief Reservoir dam project. Kansas contractors fault the $15 million two-project requirement, which five Colorado firms meet, while state legislators and local officials urge reopening the bidding with Kansas-friendly qualifications. The board plans to revise bids with engineer input to ensure quality and cost, meeting at 6 p.m. in Jetmore after a half hour closed session.
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Ronnie D. Jantz
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Black Friday shoppers flood Garden City early doors
Crowds camped outside stores as Garden City retailers opened as early as 4 am on Black Friday. Shoppers, including Carol Luetters, grabbed deals on a leather coat, accessories, and an X-Box while traffic and parking constrained plans at Target. Stage Department Store reported strong turnout with cold weather driving customers inside for warmth.
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Trails blaze health push across Kansas communities
Kansas trails expand as urban paths multiply and interconnect with state systems. Professor Sid Stevenson uses GIS to map routes for public viewing, backing a broader effort to curb health care costs. Statewide, 500 trails exist with about 20 new yearly, aided by Sunflower Foundation grants and local volunteer groups.
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Welda
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McCown
Sunflower Foundation
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