Western Kansas town grapples with Somali refugees amid anti Muslim threat
In Garden City a surge of immigrants from Somalia Myanmar Mexico and Sudan enriches the community while a trio of western Kansas militia members faces federal charges for planning attacks on Somali apartments and a mosque. The case highlights rising anti Muslim crimes as residents seek safety amid tensions and political rhetoric. Local leaders cite unity rallies and police outreach as protective steps while officials like Governor Brownback resist Syrian refugee resettlement.
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Victims families advocate against judge retention
Family members of two victims murdered by Jonathan and Reginald Carr spoke at Garden City Community College about the 2000 killings and the Kansas Supreme Court 2014 decision that overturned most death penalty convictions. They described shock, anger, and questions over the rulings and the impact on families. The Carr brothers were convicted in Wichita in 2002 for multiple felonies and were sentenced to death before most sentences were overturned. the U.S. Supreme Court later ruled the deaths were wrongly overturned. See Judge, Page A2.
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Diversionary mental health court aims for treatment not jail
In Hennepin County Minnesota Judge Ker ry Meyer rejected a guilty plea from a college student who admitted stealing vitamins. The case illustrates a diversionary court model that places defendants in treatment plans with stays of adjudication and dismissals upon successful completion. Meyer leads a national model since 2003, showing partnerships and dedicated case workers keep mentally ill offenders out of jail.
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Weekend Weather Outlook Sun Sparks Bright Saturday Plans
The forecast calls for sunny skies and warm readings with a high near 88 and a low around 52 today. Saturday remains sunny and warmer with a high near 85 and a low about 44, promising pleasant outdoor conditions all day.
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