Measles outbreak in Finney County may be near end
Finney County health officials hope the measles outbreak is ending after six confirmed cases. The first two were reported Jan. 10, with four more diagnosed since, linked to a family recently returned from international travel. Measles is highly contagious with fever and a spreading rash.
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Panel approves congressional redistricting proposal
Topeka AP report shows a Republican controlled state Senate committee backing a reapportionment bill aimed at redrawing districts to reflect decade population shifts. The plan, led by Tim Owens, would likely move Kansas senior Republican representative into a more Democratic district, with Democrats supporting the measure.
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Kansas business groups push unusual guest worker plan
Kansas business groups join agriculture, Kansas Chamber to back a guest worker program aimed at filling hard to hire jobs for illegal immigrants. Kris Kobach, Gov Brownback ally, calls the idea amnesty. Brownback’s stance unclear. Immigration debate continues amid federal oversight and labor shortages.
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Southwest District FFA Career Contest at Garden City CC
At Garden City Community College Beth Tedrow Student Center on Wednesday FFA members from Scott Community High School and Garden City High School competed in the Southwest District Career Development Contest. Luke Minnix and Keldon Landagraf from Scott, Kaitlyn Dinges of Ness City, and Kyle Deaver of Garden City are pictured engaging in events and preparing notes.
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Kyle Deaver
Obama seeks to broaden reach of housing assistance
President Obama proposed a wide expansion of homeowner aid to lower lending rates for millions, funded by a bank fee of 5 to 10 billion dollars. The plan targets refinancings but excludes borrowers behind on payments, and faces a tough path in Congress amid election-year politics.
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Weather Forecast for Today and Friday
Today partly sunny with a p m shower. high 56 and low 36. Friday rain mixing with snow. high 51 and low 26. Details on page A8.
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