Governor Laura Kelly announced on June 17, to recognize Kansans’ continuous efforts to strengthen families and communities, she has proclaimed June as Reunification Month in Kansas. “All Kansas kids deserve a permanent, loving home,” said Governor Kelly. “This Reunification Month, I ask Kansans to join me in thanking our welfare agencies, courts, schools, businesses, individua...
The Old Dodge City 4th of July Celebration returns summer 2021 with the community fireworks show on July 4 at a new location, the City of Dodge City announced on June 17. The display, this year, will be launched from the northeast corner of Mariah Hills Golf Course, and the Boot Hill Casino and Resort Conference Center parking lot will serve as the official watch location. ...
[Hugoton, KANS.] Governor Laura Kelly announced on June 16, Kansas Dairy Ingredients (KDI) Cheese Company will expand its operations in Southwest Kansas, creating 40 new jobs and investing $45 million new business dollars in the Hugoton, Kans. community. “Due to our talented workforce, central location, and agricultural excellence, Kansas’ reputation as a global leader in the a...
John Osbourn, 31, and Carlos Ramirez, 24, both of Garden City were arrested on June 7, in connection to a series of burglaries. Garden City Police Depart dispatched officers on Monday at around 8:00 a.m. to ICI Insurance Company at 902 Stone Creek Drive, Ste. B for a prior burglary. At the scene, officers observed several neighboring businesses in the area had been burgla...
A five-year-old girl, Plliana Mupenzi, died in a crash involving three vehicles just east of Garden City Airport on June 8. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), the crashed occurred at 3:20 p.m. on US-50 highway mile marker 80.6 eastbound. The KHP said a 2012 Ford Edge drove left of center and side-swiped a 2009 Chevy Traverse, causing the Traverse to crash into ...
Garden City Police Department arrested Ernest Whisler, 36 of Garden City, Kans. on June 5 after learning he allegedly committed several auto burglaries throughout Garden City the previous night. GCPD also learned that Whisler allegedly attempted to make online purchases with stolen debit and credit cards. That Saturday at around 9:00 a.m., GCPD officers were dispatched to...
A Silver Alert issued by Kearny County for 81-year-old Clarence E. Young of Lakin, Kans. was called off when the man was confirmed dead by the Kansas Highway Patrol as a result of a rollover crash that occurred the night of May 31. According to the KHP crash log, at around 9:40 p.m. Young was westbound on K96, about 18 miles west of Ness City, Kans. Around that time, his ...
The 53rd annual Beef Empire Days Celebration runs June 4-13 in Garden City. The festival features more than 16 events held over 12 days. Beef Empire Days is THE premier beef industry event in the west. Signature events focus on beef and the beef industry and its impact on Southwest Kansas, including the Live Show, Ranch Rodeo, Carcass Show and more. Other events include tennis tournaments, 5k run,...
Main Street Dodge City will host the 10th Annual Main Street Festival on June 5 in Downtown Dodge City from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. along 1st and 2nd Avenue. Held in the center of the historic downtown area, the Main Street Festival is geared toward children and their families to showcase the downtown area and familiarize the community with the benefits of commerce with local businesses. ...
Garden City Community College, as of May 27, has entered into an articulation agreement with Bethany College which will enable GCCC students to transfer all degree credit to Bethany College. The agreement of understanding assures that any GCCC Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) graduate may transfer, as a block, all courses completed as part of the requirements for th...
