Weekend Weather Outlook Across Regions
Today remains sunny and warm with highs in the lower to mid 80s. Tonight is mostly clear with low temperatures around 45 to 50 on the west, 50 to 55 in the central and east. Friday brings partial cloudiness in the west and sun in the east with continued warmth. Highs again in the lower to mid 80s. Friday night shows partial cloud cover with lows near 45 to 50 in the northwest and the 50s elsewhere.
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Garden City USD 457 near agreement on 2001 02 contract
Garden City Educator's Association and USD 457 administration moved closer to a new contract for 2001 02 after negotiating nine of sixteen identified issues. Debates focused on language and logistics, including potential legal action protections for individual teachers amid lawsuits against the district.
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GCEA
Janet Smith
Hoisington relief effort led by Salvation Army volunteers
Garden City area residents and Salvation Army volunteers mobilize to aid Hoisington after an F4 tornado devastated the town. Captains Harold and Lisa Frost describe extensive damage as relief efforts feed up to 1,700 people at a mass feeding station.
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Hoisington Tornado Wipes Out Homes Injures Dozens
In Rush County a violent F 4 tornado struck Hoisington causing massive damage. One dead and 28 injured as 182 homes were destroyed and nearly half of the 1284 households reported some damage. FEMA director to visit for federal aid.
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Great Bend
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Jim Reed
Jon Davies
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Dick Elder
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Bill Graves
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Joe Allbaugh
China angry at Bush Taiwan defense pledge comments
Beijing denounces President Bush for warning that the United States would defend Taiwan. Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhang Qiyue says there is only one China and Taiwan is part of it. She calls Bush's remarks and the arms offer provocative and dangerous.
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Enthusiastic crowd opens 3i Show at Finney County Fairgrounds
The 47th annual 3i Show opens with an eager crowd at Finney County Fairgrounds as exhibitors prepare early. Attendees sample snacks from a welcome package while teams from Garden City Community College and local and regional firms showcase farm gear, vehicles, and services. Shuttle service runs 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with stops across Garden City.
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Dodge City
Dennis Brown
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Lee Richardson Zoo
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Garden City Regional Airport
Kim Wolcott
Nebraska
Ag-Bay International
Warren
Ore
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