Gas prices show uptick but may ease per data
Gas prices rose over 30 cents since July with Kansas average near 3.64 per gallon in Garden City. KansasGasPrices com reports a weekly rise of 3.7 cents in Kansas while national average climbs 2.1 cents to 3.70. Patrick DeHaan notes Kansas is 16.6 cents higher year over year and 18.8 cents above last month.
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County seeks to maintain quarter-cent sales tax
Finney County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to place a ballot question before voters at the next available election date to renew the quarter-cent sales tax funding countywide infrastructure. The tax expires in 2015, and officials cited limited eligible election dates before then.
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Kansas Rep Kevin Yoder Faces Scrutiny Over Sea of Galilee Dip
Kansas Congressman Kevin Yoder apologized after a 10 second naked plunge into the Sea of Galilee seawater during an Israel trip. Republican colleagues rebuked the act while Democrats have not mounted a primary challenge. Yoder defended it as spontaneous and questioned by some constituents. The incident drew international attention and prompted reflection on his judgment.
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City acts to curb West Nile spread as moisture nears
Finney County has reported no West Nile cases and mosquito activity remains low but city officials say pre treatment and larva-killing measures continue. Public Works Director Sam Curran notes standing water areas and ditches near Victor Ornelas Elementary and Talley Trail are targeted, with expert guidance on potential moisture bringing new hatchings.
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