Two meth arrests in Haskell and Garden City
A former Garden City man visiting for Thanksgiving was arrested in Haskell County on possession of methamphetamine. Kevin Mayfield, 33, Albuquerque, NM, stopped near Sublette at 3 am, found with ammonia and paraphernalia, plus a gun. He faced multiple charges and awaited court in jail with no bond set. Separately, at 11:40 am Saturday, Shawn Lee Byatt, 29, Springfield, CO, fled Dillons with five stolen items used to make meth. He was held in Finney County jail on meth possession with intent to sell, drug paraphernalia, and theft charges.
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Kevin Mayfield
Albuquerque
N.M
Sublette
David Butler
Mayfield
Butler
Haskell
Shawn Lee Byatt
Springfield
Colo
Dillons
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Michael Utz
Utz
Buatt
Center Street
Finney County
Finney County United Way board hosts 2001 campaign closure reception
The Finney County United Way Board of Directors will hold a 4 to 6 p.m. come-and-go reception on Thursday to celebrate the formal closure of the 2001 campaign at 919 Kansas Plaza. All volunteers and the public are invited.
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Finney County United Way Board of Directors
Kansas Plaza
Dodge City shooting kills man at mobile home park
Police said a man was killed and two others wounded in a shooting at a Dodge City mobile home park. The two injured men were taken to Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Authorities withheld identities. two victims resided in the trailer park. No motive or further details released.
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Dodge City
Wesley Medical Center
Wichita
John Ball
Telegram Corrects Policy For Error Notices
The Garden City Telegram states it will correct errors and provides a contact number for reporting issues 275-8500. The notice urges readers to report inaccuracies to ensure timely corrections.
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Garden City
Light snow possible as mild temperatures forecast this week
The National Weather Service reports light snow possible in parts of the state with milder temperatures for the season. Lows tonight 25 to 35. Tuesday may bring light rain in the north and northeast and light snow in the northeast. Highs run mid 40s north to 50s south. Dry conditions expected through Sunday with a chance of rain Saturday. Road condition hotline 1 800 585 7623.
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Topeka
National Weather Service
Counties push 911 tax to cell phones in Kansas
Kansas counties press for extending the monthly 911 tax to cellular and wireless phones next year to fund emergency systems. Shawnee County's Bill Singer notes cell calls account for 30 percent of 911 traffic and urges equipment upgrades to identify caller numbers and locations.
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Kansas
Bill Singer
Shawnee County
Finney County backs cellular call tax push
Finney County joined the Kansas Association of Counties in supporting a proposed tax on 911 calls from cell phones. Commissioner Cliff Mayo said the group favors funding for radio system upgrades and emergency equipment, though lawmakers want funds spent immediately.
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Kansas Association of Counties
KAC
Topeka
Cliff Mayo
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Death tied to unreported assault in Garden City
Rafael Chavez, 33, of Garden City, died after injuries that family members say required specialist care. An autopsy showed a severe head injury with brain bleeding, suggesting the assault may have occurred over two months ago. No arrests, investigation ongoing. survived by wife and two children.
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Garden City
Rafael Chavez
Wesley Hospital
Wichita
Michael Utz
Chavez
Utz
Ra Yeyald
Local educators in area earn honors for education work
Garden City High School principal Kevin Burr leads a slate of educators honored by state and national groups. Jannelle Robins-Gaede, Holcomb Elementary, is educator of the year. Pam O'Donnell advanced in the Disney Teacher of the Year contest. Milt Pippenger is Kansas superintendent of the year. The awards celebrate dedication to youth and education amid challenges like overcrowding and bilingual education.
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Kerma Crouse
Peggy Johnston
Steve Smith
Kevin Burr
Garden City High School
Buffalo
Garden City
NASSP
Burr
GCHS
Jannelle Robins-Gaede
Robins-Gaede
Holcomb Elementary
Kansas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
Martin Cook
Holcomb
Cook
Pam O’donnell
O’donnell
Disney
Milt Pippenger
USC
Kansas
Weather outlook for Garden City tonight and Tuesday
Tonight mostly clear with a low near 30. South wind 10 to 20 mph. Tuesday partly cloudy and breezy with a high in the lower 50s. North wind 15 to 25 mph and gusty. Tuesday night mostly clear with a low from 15 to 25. THUNDE. STORMS.
Temperature Extremes and Rainfall Report for the Date
A historical weather recap notes a record low minus 2 degrees in 1952 and a record high of 80 degrees in 1995 for this date. It also lists last year temperatures of 73 and 28 with precipitation figures of 17.51 inches year to date and 21.71 inches for the same period last year. The longtime average through November stands at 17.56 inches, with data from the Southwest Kansas Research Extension Center.
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Southwest Kansas Research Extension Center
Market grain and Dow Jones advances reported
Garden City Co-op lists wheat and soybeans prices with BAS COM and WS crai figures. Edward Jones & Co reports the Dow Jones average at 10,590.00, up 115.65 from this morning's opening price.
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Garden City Co-op
BAS
Edward Jones & Co
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