Southwest Chief funding threat alarms western Kansas towns
Local officials across western Kansas fear Amtrak’s Southwest Chief may be rerouted if 2014 funding for repair and upkeep fails to surface. Garden City Mayor David Crase said state money is needed as communities along the route, including Hutchinson and Dodge City, await help from Kansas Colorado and New Mexico.
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Southwest Chief route faces uncertain future in Southwest
Garden City hosted an April summit between ENSER Amtrak and a coalition of communities including Raton and Santa Fe to discuss preserving the Southwest Chief. The talks address maintenance cost disputes over the BNSF track that underpins the passenger service, underscoring funding and ownership tensions in the region.
State high court hears power plant permit case
Environmental groups argued the Sunflower Electric coal plant permit violates air quality standards and should be rejected. KDHE said the permit followed laws and science. The Kansas Supreme Court will decide if the 2010 permit is proper and allows construction near Holcomb. A ruling timeline was not indicated.
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Pluses and minuses for Romney's convention
The Tampa convention boosted Romney with a strong acceptance speech and a lineup of future leaders while hammering Obama on his record. Yet Isaac imagery and Clint Eastwood’s odd performance clouded the event, leaving questions on Medicare and spending cuts and whether momentum shifted in Romney’s favor.
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Garden City High School dedication ceremony marks new campus
Officials from local and state levels attend the dedication of Garden City High School. Dale Dennis notes low rates and strong support enabling construction of the 384000 square foot campus on 121.36 acres with 120 classrooms and a 4000-seat stadium. Principal Mireles and Mayor Crase praise the project as transformative for student growth and community.
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