Jobs less computer giant to carry on without icon
A major technology company signals plans to endure without a long standing industry figure. The move comes as executives restructure leadership and refocus on core products amid competitive pressures and market shifts. Analysts weigh potential impacts on innovation and investor confidence.
United Way Pacesetters Luncheon honors early donors
Judge Tommy Webb addressed United Way donors at the Pacesetters Luncheon held at Wheat Lands Restaurant and Convention Center. Consuelo Sandoval noted contributors had already pledged 66,000 toward the 550,000 campaign goal funding local agencies and organizations. The event serves as an early thank you and encouragement for continued support.
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Senator Roberts tours drought in Kansas amid farm bill hearing nearing
Senator Pat Roberts and Kansas farm leaders toured drought ravaged Kansas as triple digit heat worsened crops. Irrigated corn stood poor for silage while dryland corn decayed. Reno County alfalfa yielded only one cutting. At 106 degrees, the tour ended near Hilton Wichita Airport Hotel where a Senate agriculture hearing was set to convene.
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State lawmakers probe SRS funding changes in Kansas
Kansas lawmakers ask Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services officials to explain how $6.6 million in new state revenue will be spent on services for disabled residents. The debate centers on prioritizing residents with no prior state services and addressing the waiting list for help with bathing dressing and mobility needs.
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Poll on Economy Show Slump Yet Obama Re election Hopes Steady
Americans' view of the economy soured in late summer with 86 percent calling it poor and 49 percent saying it worsened in the past month. Yet Obama’s re election prospects remain roughly even with two months ago, at 47 percent, while blame for the downturn leans toward Bush and Republicans.
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Tenn
John McCain
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Weather Forecast Tonight and Friday Overview
Tonight mainly clear and breezy with a low near 69. Friday should be mostly sunny reaching a high around 101 and a low near 66. Details appear on page A8.
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