Snow brings cautious hope for drought hit farmers
Kansas State University agronomist Merle Witt notes light snow blankets the wheat and eases soil erosion. He says the moisture lifts spirits and protects crops though several feet would be needed to end the drought, with cold nights still a risk. See Farmers. Page A5.
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Witt
Snow second wave brings light accumulation in Garden City
Tim Burke of the NWS in Dodge City said snow fell late Wednesday night, yielding trace to under half an inch in most counties. Northeast Holcomb and near Scott City reported 2 inches, while Garden City saw about 2 inches per KSU Southwest extension data. Despite a similar storm causing up to 8 inches Sunday, only Scott City Dighton and Healy started two hours late. no closures. Garden City crews logged 197 tons of salt and sand and 659 hours, costing about 11 717 dollars, with other city departments assisting.
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Tim Burke
National Weather Ser
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Burke
Holcomb
Scott City
Kansas State University Southwest Research and Extension Office
Larry Ruthi
NWS
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Healy
Garden City Public Works
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In-State Tuition Bill Advances For Immigrant Students
Kansas House moves a bill to allow students who attended an accredited Kansas high school for at least three years and earned a diploma or GED to apply for in-state college tuition despite immigration status. Supporters call it economic development. opponents warn of broader changes.
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Mister Rogers dies at 74 in Pittsburgh
Fred Rogers longtime host of Mister Rogers Neighborhood has died of cancer at his Pittsburgh home at age 74. Spokesman Dave Newell recalled his kindness and lifelong mission to work with families and children through public television. Rogers produced the show at WQED from 1968 to 2000, with final new episodes in 2000 and back-episodes airing afterward.
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Mister Rogers
Pittsburgh
Rogers
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WQED
PBS
Senate rejects Se belius plan to shield Kansas from tax change
The Kansas Senate split 20 to 20 on a bill sought by Gov. Sebelius to prevent a $51 million annual hit from a federal tax change. Sebelius urged a proactive stance while Democrats wavered, arguing it may be premature to predict federal policy. The bill would tax dividends to match the federal shortfall starting 2003, sparking GOP opposition aligned with Bush tax proposals.
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Kathleen Sebelius
Senate
Anthony Hensley
D-Topeka
Congress
Sebelius
Bush
Kansas
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