Garden City gears up for large weekend events
Garden City prepares for a packed weekend with the Seventh Annual Hot Air Balloon Classic at Finney County Fairgrounds, the Tumbleweed Festival, and Mosaic’s Rock n Roll Rally. The festival runs Friday to Sunday with seven performers and family events, while Mosaic’s rally includes a morning poker run and evening VIP party leading to a Creedence Clearwater Revisited concert.
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Finney County Fairgrounds
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Tumbleweed Music
Willis Pracht
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Poll shows most oppose Afghan war as troop surge unfolds
AP GfK poll finds a majority doubt an end to the Afghanistan conflict and 60 percent oppose the nine year war while President Obama sends tens of thousands of extra troops. Only 38 percent support the expanded effort, with 19 percent expecting improvement and 29 percent predicting deterioration.
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NYC imam Feisal Abdul Rauf tours Middle East amid mosque furor
The plan for a mosque and Islamic center near ground zero has put Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf in a tense spotlight. While facing American criticism, he travels on a State Department mission to the Middle East, seen by some as a symbol of religious freedom and by others as a fundraising effort to bolster support for the project. Franklin Graham questions the taxpayer funded trip.
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Highway in need
Reporter Shahia Ahmad reports on deteriorating road conditions affecting commuters. The piece notes potholes, delayed repairs, and safety concerns along a major highway, with residents calling for quicker maintenance and local officials promising inspection.
KDOT details planned upgrades for US 83 corridor
The Kansas Department of Transportation releases a final report on long term needs for a 70 mile stretch of US Highway 83 from Sublette to Scott City. The plan outlines potential passing lanes and possible four lane sections, with aerial views and right of way considerations based on public input and landowner feedback.
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Southwest
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Haskell County
U.S. 83
U.S. 160
Larry Thompson
Southwest District
Garden City Limits
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Finney
Scott Counties
Gctelegram.com
Kdot Southwest
N. Campus Drive
Main St
Syracuse
Oklahoma Terrace
Ulysses
Haskell Township
Chouteau Ave
Finney County Library
Walnut St
Scott County Library
W. Eighth St
Market Prices at Garden City Co op Wheat and Corn Rates
Grain prices at the Garden City Co op showed Wheat at 5.71, Corn at 3.91, and Soybeans at 9.84 per bushel, reflecting current market levels for staples. The report lists Wheat and Corn prices with Soybeans noted, signaling local commodity activity.
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Weather Forecast Today Warms With Sunny Skies
Hot and sunny conditions expected today with a high of 96 degrees and a low around 65. Detailed regional forecast appears on page A8.
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