Infant Death Sparks Sudden Infant Death Inquiry
An autopsy confirmed a 3 month old girl died from sudden infant death syndrome. Finney County Sheriff Kevin Bascue said deputies went to Delia Valenzuela’s home at 2400 Lincoln Road Lot 5 after Luz Valenzuela, the infant’s mother, found the child cold and unresponsive about 2 am Wednesday. The infant was pronounced dead at St. Catherine Hospital.
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Finney County warns hoax woman seeking help
The Finney County Sheriff's Office says a woman calling herself Sandy Smith or Green fabricates a story about a hospitalized daughter to solicit money in Garden City. The department confirms the claim is a hoax, notes a relative has been found untrue, and reports at least one theft by deception case while urging tips to Crime Stoppers or the sheriff's office.
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Boy Scouts popcorn sales start Saturday
The Santa Fe Trail Council of the Boy Scouts of America will begin its annual Trail’s End popcorn sales Saturday with scouts in uniform going door to door and business to business. The program supports yearly activities and costs, with prizes from knives to tents and even college money for top sellers. Sales run through November 21. call 275-5162 to buy.
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KDOT to Open Bids for Kansas Highway Projects
The Kansas Department of Transportation will open bids Oct. 15 in Wichita for state highway construction and maintenance. Bids in Kearny County cover about 16 miles of overlay on Kansas Highway 25 from the Grant Kearny line to the railroad tracks in Lakin. Wichita County bids cover about 19 miles of overlay on Kansas Highway 25 from the Kearny Wichita line to Leoti’s south city limits.
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DA May Add To Ouster Allegations
Shawnee County prosecutor weighs adding conduct to the list used to seek Mayor Butch Felker’s removal. District Attorney Robert Hecht spoke after a court hearing on suspending Felker during a civil suit to oust him, filed two weeks earlier. The suit cites an agreement that paid John Arnold 113000 after he resigned as city administrative officer in February 2002 and continued his compensation for eight months.
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Farm income rebounds in 2003 Kansas and region
Federal Reserve economist cites a 40 percent rebound in farm income for 2003 across Kansas and neighboring states driven by wheat and cattle prices. rural gains contrast with Wichita’s slower urban recovery. Wichita faces forecasted net losses of 850 jobs in 2004, with 2,000 aviation sector layoffs, offset by gains in health, government, and transportation.
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Kansas urged to encourage innovation in life science
Kansas lawmakers heard that transferring life science research to commerce is key to the state’s future. Carl Schramm of the Kauffman Foundation urged creating conditions for innovation, noting substantial government funding in life sciences and the Stowers Institute as a model. He stressed attracting talent through strong universities and regional assets, including Kansas State University and aviation hubs in Salina.
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Museum recovers stolen American Indian artifact
A Bethel College museum recovered a ceremonial dance club stolen in 1994 after local collector Keven Hiebert spotted it on eBay. Authorities traced the dealer, who turned it over to New York police and then to North Newton officials. the case remains under investigation with no arrests yet. The club, made around 1870 and valued by insurance at 9000, is part of the Kauffman Museum collection.
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Task force busts meth lab on C Street
Garden City Finney County Task Force seized a meth lab at 2601 C St after a tip. Officers found 4.5 grams of methamphetamine with a $450 street value, coffee filters, and pseudoephedrine tablets during a search. Authorities seek an arrest warrant for a 23 year-old man on multiple drug charges.
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West Nile death toll rises in Kansas with new case
AP reports a 75 year old Ford County resident died in late August from West Nile virus as third Kansas death. eight others are seriously ill with the virus. statewide cases include 76 with encephalitis or meningitis and many unconfirmed illnesses. attorney general Phill Kline shows mild West Nile symptoms and has recovered.
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