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Ford County Sheriff’s Office

Alex J. Saldana, 22, probation violation; possession of marijuana; possession of paraphernalia; criminal possession of weapon by felon; distribute drugs. Trever W. Smith, 38, driving while suspended; possession of drugs. Jessica A. Garcia, 32, probation violation. Clemente Munoz, 27, driving while license canceled/suspended/revoked. Jimmie H. Katz, 42, abuse of a child; aggravated battery. Devon S. Stevenson, 27, arrest by LEO. Cesar A. Gutierrez Cueto, 20, criminal damage to property; aggravated kidnapping; aggravated domestic battery. Cameron J. Meredith, 23, probation violation; possession of paraphernalia; possession of drugs. Jose R. Marquez, 29, probation violation. Amanda R. Pfaff, 32, 4 counts probation violation; possession of paraphernalia; interference with LEO; distribute drugs. Kristine L. Brown, 41, criminal damage to property. Mercedes Medina-Huitron, 36, probation violation. Duane L. Millet, 54, driving while license canceled/ suspended/revoked; DUI.

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Schmidt proposes construction of four-lane highway linking Pittsburg to Garden City, Liberal

TOPEKA — Republican governor candidate Derek Schmidt proposed Wednesday construction of fourlane highway connecting southwest and southeast Kansas by way of Wichita to promote the kind of economic return on investment Interstate 70 delivered for decades to the state’s northern tier. Schmidt, who is challenging Democratic Gov.

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Safety tips from Ford County Emergency Management for folks traveling with kiddos

Glenn Hascall Ford County Emergency Management Coordinator • Car seats and boosters offer protection for infants and children in a crash, yet car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13. - That’s why it’s so important to choose and use the right car seat correctly every time your child is in the car.

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Town Hall Series across Kansas solicits data from women

Special to the Globe This summer, United WE has been hosting a Town Hall Series across the state that is listening to Kansas women and allies share their stories about barriers they’ve faced in the workplace. For example: - “Women are expected to take on more than their job description…often being asked to take notes, order lunch and be the emotional support for the company.” - “Culturally, women don’t advocate for themselves.

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