Drought worsens across southern central US with wildfires
Drought continues with warmer temperatures and less rain across the south central United States. New Mexico reports over 390 square miles burned and 15 homes destroyed, including a 15,000 acre blaze south of Carlsbad. Texas has burned over 2,900 square miles, with about 400 homes lost and two firefighters killed. Overnight North Texas storms provided brief relief and helped contain a 127,000 acre fire. The forecast shows drought persisting or worsening in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and parts of Arizona, Colorado and Kansas, with slight improvement possible from Oklahoma to Louisiana.
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Boomers Face Ongoing Work Push As Retirement Delays Rise
A nationwide poll shows working boomers view age as a work asset yet report struggles linked to age. About 25 percent plan never to retire and share similar savings gaps, while roughly one in five have spent under a decade in their current field. The CBO notes rising participation by ages 60 to 69 and a gradual retirement age shift, with health coverage changes and pension trends encouraging longer work lives.
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Weather improves slowly as crops await more rain
Knapp notes only limited moisture helps crops with cooler temps slowing growth but extending any moisture. April rainfall remains well below normal at Garden City, 39 percent of average for the month and 34 percent since March, with forecasts of .25 to .5 inch from approaching storms.
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Garden City
New 401k Pension Debate Spars House and Senate Plans
A Kansas KPERS report questions 401(k) style options as both chambers push distinct pension reforms. It compares monthly retirement benefits under House and Senate plans, notes higher state contributions in both, and estimates net savings through 2038.
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Jeff King
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Kansas National Education Association
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