Finney County sees small marijuana operations amid drug flow
Police report that large scale outdoor marijuana plots are rare in Finney County with drug activity centered on small indoor grow homes. Investigations note marijuana from Mexico and medicinal varieties from Colorado, with trafficking routes via Arizona and California to Kansas. Local lawmen cite traffic stops as common discovery points for tiny quantities and paraphernalia. The Hutchinson News contributed to this report.
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Steele
Garden City
Finney County
Mexico
California
Kansas
Michael Reagle
Arizona
Kansas- Colorado
Reagle
Colorado
United Way funds aid for Big Brothers Big Sisters in Finney Kearny Counties
The Finney and Kearny Counties agency mentors about 1,200 children with two major programs, school based mentoring and community volunteering. United Way contributions totaling 30000 support matching “bigs” with “littles” amid rising referrals and a stalled grant. Tammy Davis notes expanding staff and tutoring from local businesses and summer programs maintain program quality.
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Lopez
Garden City High School
Wichita
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Finney and
Kearny Counties
Finney County
United Way
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Finney and Kearny Counties
Tammy Davis
N. Main St
BBBS
Davis
Police
Red Cross
Finney County United Way Campaign Seeks $550000
Finney County United Way funds education and development through Big Brothers Big Sisters and other agencies. The annual capital drive targets $550,000 to support 18 recipients including YMCA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Red Cross and Meals on Wheels.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
Davis
Finney County United Way
United
Way
Garden City Family Ymca
Community Day Care Center Inc
Kansas Children’s Service League
Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland
Santa Fe Trail Council
Boy Scouts of America
Finney County
Miles of Smiles
Russell Child Development Center
Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Association
United Cerebral Palsy of Kansas
United Methodist Mexican-American Ministries
Garden City Area
American Red Cross
Catholic Social Service
Family Crisis Services Inc
Meals On Wheels
Spirit of the Plains
Casa, Inc
The
Salvation Army
Shelters Strained as Garden City Receives Fewer Dogs
Finney County officials report that Garden City shelter houses 60 dogs and 40 cats but is near capacity with large dogs and litters, leading to transfers to Longmont Humane Society and other shelters. The Dumb Friends League says it is accepting fewer animals due to space limits, while foster programs and community volunteers are urged to help. The county euthanized 879 cats and dogs so far this year, and officials emphasize the need for adoptions and fosters to reduce euthanizations.
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Denver
Jones
Longmont Humane Society
Colorado
Pet Connection
Mission
Kansas
Michelle Ray
Ray
Garden City
Fleming St
Finney County Humane Society
Glenda Hopkins
Karen Wesley
Wesley
FCHS
Hopkins
Challenger’s focus debated in Kansas secretary race banner guitar
In the Kansas secretary of state race a challenger’s campaign hews to his music ties, carrying a vintage guitar and strumming for spectators. He promotes a CD and Kansas Heart site praising his guitar and voice, while insisting public duties won’t waver. Kobach’s immigration stance is highlighted by supporters, but rivals say it defines his agenda, not the race. Governor Parkinson appointed Biggs to replace Thornburgh after four terms.
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Kansas Heart
Secretary of State
Kobach
Biggs
Kansas
Mark Parkinson
Ron Thornburgh
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