Districtwide lockdown at Holcomb schools ends after unruly student incident
USD 368 schools locked down for about 40 minutes as a student with a history of violent behavior left Holcomb High School after using inappropriate language and gestures. Principal Soetaert and Assistant Principal Johnson blocked entry, and the student was taken into custody by Holcomb Police, later released to programs. Kansas DOT survey work to design a four lane US 50 corridor project begins east of the county line, lasting six months with landowner permission as needed.
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USD
Holcomb
Skip Landis
Landis
Richard Soetaert
Steve Johnson
Kansas Department of Transportation
Kearny
Finney
Mike Selley
KDOT
Kookin' Kids starts Oct 6 for young cooks in Garden City
Garden City Recreation Commission launches a four week Kookin' Kids program for first to fourth graders starting October 6 at the commission building. Participants will measure ingredients, crack eggs, learn safety, and decorate and eat final projects. Fee is $20 with scholarships available. Pre-registration at 310 N Sixth St. call 276-1200 for details.
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Garden City Recreation Commission
Commission
Sixth St
Ghost Town Bus Tour Highlighting Finney County History
The Finney County Historical Society sponsors its fifth annual Ghost Town Bus Tour on Oct. 4 covering Eminence Ravanna Kalvesta Beersheba Kinney Lake and nearby sites. Bus departs 10 30 a m from the Finney County Museum returns 4 30 p m with a noon meal at Pawnee Acre Community Building and an informal session led by Chester Reed. Tour costs 30 for members 40 non members.
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Finney County Historical Society
Garfield Township
Panhandle
Finney County
Eminence
Ravanna
Kalvesta
Beersheba
Kinney Lake
Finney County Museum
S. Fourth St
Pawnee Acre
Cheerful Workers Club
Chester Reed
Enrollment Up Despite Tuition Hikes At Kansas Universities
Kansas public universities report a 1.5 percent rise in enrollment to 87,000 students on Sept 20, with Fort Hays leading growth at 15.3 percent due to online courses and lower relative tuition increases. KU and K-State posted record enrollments, while Wichita State and Pittsburg State saw declines amid lingering economic pressures.
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Kansas Board of Regents
Fort Hays
University of Kansas
Kansas State University
Dick Carter Jr
Regents
Emporia State University
K- State
Wichita State University
Pittsburg State University
Kent Steward
Kansas State
Emporia State
James Hirsh
Wichita State
Pittsburg
State
Joe Kleinsasser
Kleinsasser
Pittsburg State
Ron Womble
Garden City fall cleanup to start Monday for residents
Citywide cleanup runs through Oct 10 with free dumping at Waste Connections for residential trash only. Landfill fees waived except 1 dollar. tires and rims still charged. No contractor waste. Eight pickup areas scheduled with catch up days Oct 3 and 10.
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Garden City
Public Works
Piland Auto
Smith Auto & Truck
Public Works Department
Kansas Avenue
Mary Street
Fleming Street
Main Street
Cattle prices at record highs in Kansas markets
In South Hutchinson Central Livestock owner Mac Frederick notes record prices as Kansas State researchers report 700 to 800 pound feeder cattle around 103 per hundredweight, 500 to 600 pounds near 110, and fat cattle at 89 to 90. Drought and a Canada mad cow import ban influence the spike, with traders cautious about value.
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Hutchinson
Mac Frederick
Central Livestock
South Hutchinson
Kansas State University
Kansas State
U.S
Canada
Alberta
Mike Lewis
Pratt Livestock
Ken Winter
Harry Potter Book Returns to Dodge City Classrooms
At Soule Intermediate Center in Dodge City Kansas a Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone novel is reinstated in fifth and sixth grade classrooms after five parents complained prompting removal. Officials say an alternate choice will be offered for students whose parents oppose the book.
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Dodge City
Southwest Kansas
Soule Intermediate Center
Donna Stanton
Soule
Mid-America Zoo Alliance gathers in Garden City for idea exchange
Zoo directors from Kansas North Dakota South Dakota Texas Colorado and Illinois meet at Lee Richardson Zoo Garden City to share ideas on animal feed safety and management. Keynote speaker Mark Reed Sedgwick County Zoo discusses future zoo success and local grain sourcing plans spark discussion among attendees.
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Mid-America Zoo Alliance
Garden City
Lee Richardson Zoo
Dan Baffa
Mark Reed
Sedwick County Zoo
American Zoo Aquarium Association
Garden City Zoo
Reed
Delfi Messinger
Messinger
Jim Marlett
Marlett
Stephanie Fontenot
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Garden City High School
Fort Hays State
Hager
Taylor Avenue
Fulton Street
Center Street
Jennie Barker
Campbell Street
West City Limits
Brad Nading
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