Chaco Outside Local Forecast Briefing
Today a chance of showers or thunderstorms central and east with mostly sunny west. Highs in the lower to mid 80s. Tonight a chance of evening storms central and east. Tuesday looks warm with mainly sunny central and west and partly cloudy east. Tuesday night brings a chance of thunderstorms.
Dow Jones Averages Climb to 10876.60
The Dow Jones average rose to 10,876.60, gaining 66.58 points from this morning's opening as traders watched markets.
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Telegram Local News Briefs Feature Unclear Details
A fragment from The Telegram lists local news and sports content available on the newspaper website. Insufficient readable details prevent a fuller summary while noting online access to local news and editorials.
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Woman Accused of Theft at USD 457 School
A 49-year-old former Educational Support employee for USD 457 is believed by school and police officials to have embezzled more than $4,800 in school funds last fall. The woman has not been named or arrested. Further details were not provided.
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Pigeon racing hobbyist and loft spotlight in Garden City
Neighbors describe Daryl Hopkins with his racing pigeon Timmy outside a garage loft. The Garden Citian keeps 50 to 60 pigeons, actively competing in local races with the birds.
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Pigeon racing thrills as birds outrun a 90 mph pace
Daryl Hopkins, a pigeon racer, notes birds travel astonishing speeds, about 1,500 yards per second, and wonders how they navigate. He recalls a 150 mile race hit by a storm, with birds still returning home, and says many peers share similar stories of returning birds and renewed interest.
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Budget talks in Kansas restart with new targets
AP reports lawmakers from both chambers began from scratch to close a 206 million budget gap. Six negotiators drafted a plan split between fiscal 2002 and 2003, then reset targets before Sunday’s end with no agreement on revenues or spending. Senate member David Adkins said agreement on targets would reduce disputes.
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Budget fix stumbles as Kansas lawmakers toil over 2002 plan
In Topeka legislators clash over the last 2002 spending bill using accounting gimmicks and off-budget moves. Rival proposals from chambers hinge on controversial accounting shifts to bridge the gap. The aim is to weather the current year without worsening 2003 fiscal issues despite unresolved questions.
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Legislators confront voters on final day of 31 Show
On the last day of the 31 Show U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback and U.S. Rep. Jerry Moran mingled with crowds. Moran said constituents pressed on emergency aid gas costs and the farm bill. He expected much of the farm bill ready by July though not likely to reach floor soon. Moran hoped emergency bailout payments would be revamped.
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US contractors head to Hawaii for Hainan EP-3E recovery
A small group of five U S defense contractors will fly to Hawaii for briefings at US Pacific Command before chartering to Hainan Island to assess disassembly of the crippled EP-3E Aries II surveillance aircraft. A second team will later disassemble and ship the aircraft off the island.
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LULAC Honors Hispanic Students At Local Banquet
The Garden City LULAC chapter hosted its sixth annual scholarship banquet at Garden City Community College. The event recognized Garden City and Holcomb Hispanic students for academic excellence.
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