Dry spell fuels grass fires in southwest Kansas
Threats of fire persist as showers and fog fail to break a drought that since 2010 has spurred Gov. Brownback to declare a disaster in Haskell and Stevens counties. Garden City issues Finney County burn ban amid multiple fires, including a 10,000 acre blaze on April 2.
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Allen Shelton
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HPPR faces budget gap test to sustain operations
High Plains Public Radio in Garden City warns of a major funding shortfall with nearly 350000 needed from listeners by year end to offset anticipated state funding cuts. If state support drops, local programs like Growing on the High Plains and Western Swing may be reduced or cut, undermining HPPR's local flavor across Kansas and neighboring regions. Gov Brownback proposed cutting about 1.7 million in public media funding for 2012.
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HPPR
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Sam Brownback
Historic budget deal averts first U.S. shutdown in 15 years
President Obama and congressional leaders reached a historic agreement to cut about 38 billion dollars in federal spending, with House Speaker Boehner claiming a total of 500 billion over the coming decade. Senate Majority Leader Reid called it historic as the nation neared a funding deadline, ensuring essential services and military duties continue.
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Japan grapples with aftershock as power slowly returns
After a magnitude 7.1 aftershock in Ichinoseki and across northern Japan power restoration began, yet over 250000 homes remained dark. Gasoline shortages and rationing persisted as shoppers queued for basic goods while Fukushima Dai ichi showed no new radiation issues.
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Ryoichi Kubo
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Weather Forecast Today Brisk and Sunny With 84 High
The forecast calls for sunny skies and windy conditions with a high of 84 and a low of 47. More details appear on page A8.
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