ConAgra cuts 75 at Greeley beef plant amid corporate reorg
ConAgra confirms 75 layoffs at its Greeley beef-packing plant as part of a broad restructuring to realign corporate staff with field operations. The company notes the move affects 20 percent of processing capacity and offers transition aid, while no Garden City employees were among those laid off and relocation options were provided to 2,300 affected workers to facilities in Greeley, Dumas, and Grand Island.
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IRS chief predicts more audits this season
IRS Commissioner Rossetti says audits will rise with better enforcement amid a lean budget. He notes last year audit rates fell under 0.5 percent due to tight funding and aging computer systems. Bush seeks 580 million for 2002 to boost technology and hire 4,000 staff, while replacement of the 1960s mainframe continues.
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Homecoming of U S crew ends on American soil
The released crew led by Lt. Shane Osborn touched down at Andersen AFB Guam amid cheers from military families. Powell in Paris said the incident is not over as debriefings begin to assess data and equipment. a Honolulu leg and Whidbey Island celebration are planned.
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Kansas water study eyes state ranking across rivers and lakes
Kansas faces criticism over failing streams while testing intensifies. EPA sets baseline standards with Region 7 spokesman Dale Armstrong noting state tests reveal spring herbicide runoff in rivers. Geological Survey commits $30,000 for a two year Lawrence project led by Mike Pope to compare states and map cross border water quality differences.
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Kansas
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Geological Survey
Mike Pope
Lawrence
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Windy storm shuts schools and damages roads across Kansas
A windy storm forced Kansas district to dismiss classes on Wednesday as 80 mph gusts halted bus service. No tornado activity was reported. Two semis toppled on local roads in Finney County while power crews worked through the afternoon to restore lines. Farmers faced delays but moisture may reduce future soil blowout concerns.
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KDOT stalls on signed contract for U S 50 400 study
KDOT has not signed a contract for a U S 50 400 corridor study from Garden City to Mullinville. TranSystems of Kansas City awaits final scope and price approval after city and county matching commitments of 200 000 are considered, while local officials weigh the extra 25 000 cost.
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Kansas City
Frank Weatherford
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County Commission
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Jordan
Post Office Extends Tax Day Hours and Party Plans
Postmaster Nick Bratkovich announced extended hours to aid tax filers with at least one clerk at the window and midnight drop box pickups to ensure postmarks by the deadline. A Tax Day Party runs 5 30 to 10 p m with patriotic costumes and free coffee at multiple locations. Kansas agencies offer Taxline support 7 a m to 9 p m and both credit card and online filing options through Official Payments and KDOR sites.
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