Economy shows signs of recovery with job gains and housing uptick
Economists note unemployment benefits near 875000, the lowest since June 2008, with four week averages under 400000 for seven weeks. Housing contracts rose to a year and a half high while canceled deals also climb. Dow up 113 points as analysts forecast 2012 job gains around 175000 per month.
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Garden City loses 31 Show to permanent location
Community figures lament WKMA decision to move the 31 Show from Garden City to a permanent site. Local estimates valued Garden City’s show impact at about 2 million in gross visitor spending with spillover effects. Future 31 Show dates in Dodge City set for July 12 to 14, 2012.
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Kansas Medicaid overhaul eyes private plans and budget risks
Kansas aims to privatize Medicaid with three statewide contractors starting 2013 to cover about 330,000 Kansans including disabled and elderly. Annual costs rise toward 4 billion by 2017 with 60 percent federal share in question amid federal health care overhaul. Bids due Jan. 31. contracts promise a medical home, job goals for the mentally ill and disabled, and integrated care, plus agency reorganizations.
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Law enforcement ready for New Year weekend patrols
Finney County Sheriff Kevin Bascue says deputies will maintain normal staffing with heightened vigilance for impaired driving. He plans patrols on main county roads and bar checks, urging designated drivers and responsible celebration to avoid any injury or fatality. Garden City Police will add officers as needed but avoid saturation patrols. last years weekend has been quietly cooperative.
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