Local gas prices dip to 99 cents at Fort Morgan stations
In Fort Morgan, Wal-Mart and Dillons West stations list unleaded at 99 cents per gallon with extra savings for shoppers using store cards. Dillons West opened last month. Fort Morgan residents like Idalyn Hornecker noted the lure of low prices as Kansas sees higher averages around $1.09. Natural gas prices also drop, with residential BTU costs down from 13.36 to 7.16 cents this year.
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Park owner pressured to fix sewer blockage at Meadowlark Park
Hobbs faced a pressure to fix a force main blockage after shutting off park water to address a sewer backup. KDHE officials issued a verbal notice to provide bottled water to elderly and small children and to post when water would be on. Residents complained as two septic and plumbing crews worked near the park lift station at 2601 W Mary St. Officials stressed Hobbs, as de facto water purveyor, must supply water and inform tenants while Finney County Rural Water District 1 remains the source. As of press time Hobbs did not comment.
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Lakin youth tops state essay contest in hometown event
Waechter, applauded by a governor crowd, won the statewide essay prize emphasizing safety, community pride, and youth programs. He proposed monthly town meetings, a city hall comment box, a 10:30 pm curfew for under 16, and more recreational facilities. He enjoys 4-H, cross country, and hopes for college at K-State.
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Brooklyn Woman Declared Dead by Paramedics
Frances Foster, 77, of Brooklyn, was pronounced dead by two EMTs after being found unconscious on a bathroom floor and later woke in a body bag. Foster, who had a stroke, died early Monday in hospital. The paramedics were placed on desk duty as an investigation began.
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Garden City School Seeks Support After Fatal Crash
Wreck kills two Garden City children and prompts counselors and school psychiatrists to be on call. District may involve the Area Mental Health Center. A prepared statement for classrooms ensures all students hear the same information. The AP contributed to this report.
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Garden City pageant crowns two Miss Garden City contenders
In a large turnout at Pauline Joyce Fine Arts Center Garden City Community College two winners were crowned Miss Garden City and runner ups head to the Miss Kansas pageant in Pratt this June. Henson and Carver earned additional scholarships while contestant profiles highlighted legal nursing and broadcasting ambitions.
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