Sheriff's office makes arrest in Southwind robberies case

The Garden City Telegram - Wed Nov 25

By The Telegram The Finney County Sheriffa s office has made one arrest and is looking for another suspect in connection with a string of robberies that happened last week in the Southwind residential community.

Ringing in the holiday season

The Garden City Telegram - Wed Nov 25

The bells have been ringing outside Garden City storefronts, encouraging people to throw loose bills and change into red kettles.

Competency hearing set for suspect in murder case

The Garden City Telegram - Wed Nov 25

A competency hearing has been set for a man accused of killing his sister. Luis Montoya, 52, appeared Tuesday afternoon in front of Judge Philip C. Vieux.

Academy supplements prevention efforts

The Garden City Telegram - Tue Nov 24

Aaron Rojas wants to be a police officer. Rachael Gray/Telegram Master Patrol Officer Andy Roush, also a S.W.A.T. team member, shows students different guns and gear Saturday at the Student Police Academy.

Schools hit hard with cuts

The Garden City Telegram - Tue Nov 24

School districts in Kansas will receive $4,012 per pupil, down from $4,218, Kansas Gov.

From slick roads to smooth criminals, play it safe over holidays

The Garden City Telegram - Tue Nov 24

During the holiday season, when most have food, shopping, family and travel on the brain, local law enforcement officials have something else in mind: safety.

United Way at about 80 percent of its goal

The Garden City Telegram - Sat Nov 21

As the end of their annual fundraiser looms ahead, United Way campaigners have raised just more than 80 percent of their 2010 goal.

Hearing on road closure delayed

The Garden City Telegram - Sat Nov 21

A Holcomb convenience store owner's wish to vacate county road abutting his property has yet to be resolved.

Police looking to make PACT

The Garden City Telegram - Sat Nov 21

In an effort to make neighborhoods and the city safer, the Garden City Police Department is doing away with Neighborhood Watch and instead switching to Police and Citizens Together, or PACT.

Flu deaths may be more than reported

The Garden City Telegram - Thu Nov 19

State health officials are saying that unprecedented flu activity levels in the wake of this year's pandemic flu virus are causing more H1N1-related deaths than are being tracked.