Blizzard Hits Southwest Kansas With Heavy Snow and Cold
A winter storm driving blizzard conditions sweeps across southwest Kansas with wind gusts 35 to 45 mph and more than a foot of snow expected north of Scott City. Schools in Garden City cancel and postpone events while the storm moves northeast from New Mexico into the Texas panhandle and eastern Kansas. Forecast calls for 70 percent precipitation chances, high near 28, wind chills to 2, and snow mainly before 10 am with decreasing winds. Cold week ahead with highs in the upper 20s to 30s and a mix of sun and snow showers through Christmas Eve and Day.
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County Upgrades Move Forward With Public Input Planned
Finney County commissioners discussed upgrading the county courthouse site amid programming stage plans and an impending public consensus. They considered architectural input, maintenance funding for next year, insulation and awning stabilization, and a January special meeting to gauge public support.
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Second chance in quiet neighborhood for Thornburg and Atkinson
Dinkel, a para educator with USD 457, moved in near Thornburg as she faced hardship from her husband's death. She waves to Atkinson, notes no impact from his offense, and praises the safe block. Thornburg says she feels secure with supportive neighbors after 14 years in the area.
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Area WWII veterans take part in Honor Flight No 10
The Area Honor Flight committee funded a private charter to fly World War II veterans, costing 650 dollars per veteran for airfare hotel meals and ground transport. Guardians and veterans returned to Garden City Regional Airport to a crowd of hundreds waving flags, sharing gratitude and pride.
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Gas prices squeeze American households in 2011
New York AP notes 2011 taxed family budgets with gas costs reaching a record 4,155 dollars per typical household, 8.4 percent of income. Gas averaged 3.50 per gallon, driven by rising global crude demand, high imports, and slow domestic growth, hurting consumer confidence and spending.
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