Security upgrades expand district bus cameras and SRO program
USD 457 installs bus cameras at about 85000 dollars funded by a replacement bus budget. The system aims to deter misbehavior and aid in identifying bullying vandalism and driver safety issues. SROs from Garden City police are assigned to Garden City High School and two middle schools, with officers also visiting intermediate centers.
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Girl Scouts expand cultural outreach with United Way grant
Garden City Girl Scouts plan to use a $10,000 United Way gift in 2016 to support a Burmese troop and diverse programs. Leaders note older scouts mentor younger girls, promote cultural exchange, and expand activities from robotics to financial literacy with partners like First National Bank and Buffalo Dunes. The Finney County United Way aims to raise $570,000 for 23 partner agencies including Girl Scouts and numerous local organizations.
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Real Men Real Leaders
Russell Child Development Center
Santa Fe Trail Council
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Building Blocks
Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Association
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United Cerebral Palsy of Kansas
Seeds of Hope Jail Ministry
Debt default avoided as Congress passes budget plan
Congress approves a two year bipartisan budget to avert default, extend borrowing authority to March 2017, and lift defense and non-defense spending limits by 80 billion. The deal avoids a government shutdown risk while keeping Obama and Republicans aligned on limited tax changes and entitlement reforms.
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Postponed hearing details murder case and drug charges
George and Rigdon face first degree murder charges plus conspiracy to distribute or possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine from 3.5 to 100 grams and related violent offenses. George’s jury trial is set for Jan. 11 in Frederick’s court. Duran testified actions included driving to Labrador Boulevard and 4101 E. US Highway 50, with gunfire heard after a demand for methamphetamine.
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Rigdon
Frederick
Mariah Duran
Garden City
Waechter
Labrador Boulevard
E. U.S. Highway
Duran
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