Amtrak summit ties Kansas to stalled Southwest Chief plan
At a Pueblo meeting Kansas, Colorado and New Mexico officials, Amtrak and the National Association of Railroad Passengers discussed saving the Southwest Chief route. Garden City officials Janet Doll and Rep. John Doll urged regional cooperation as Kansas track conditions threaten service, with Amtrak considering a 2015 route decision. Kansas stations logged 49,498 riders in 2012, led by Newton and Topeka, while proposed $200 million in repairs would be shared by three states Amtrak and BNSF over ten years.
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KBI Probes Incident Involving Hamilton County Sheriff
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is examining an incident involving Hamilton County Sheriff Richard Garza. Hamilton County Attorney Rob Gale requested a special prosecutor, Scott City Attorney John Shirley appointed to handle the case. Shirley said it is a criminal matter with no known violence and that details will be released when charges are filed in coming weeks. Hutchinson News contributed.
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Volunteers Serve Meals at 51st Grant County Dinner
Volunteers near seven hundred help run the 51st Grant County Home Products Dinner in Ulysses. Lynda Chaffey notes community support from about 70 organizations as Julie Meier and family oversee iced tea duties. The Meier family has led efforts for 25 years with assistance from See Feast, Page AS.
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Real Men Real Leaders mentors Garden City youths
Real Men Real Leaders, a five year old nonprofit in Garden City, mentors 5th and 6th graders after school at Trinity Lutheran Church. The group, with 12 board members and about 15 boys, focuses on leadership, public speaking, healthy choices, and community engagement through activities, trips, and monthly presentations. funded by Finney County United Way, it received a 2000 grant this year with up to 8000 anticipated next year to expand meals, field trips, transportation, and a summer wellness program.
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Weather Outlook Sunny and Windy With Warm Highs
Today brings sunny skies and strong winds with a high near 92 and low around 64. Thursday turns partly sunny with a high near 81 and a low about 55. details on page A8.
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