Air quality permit approved ends long energy deal tussle
In late 2010 Kansas officials granted Sunflower Electric Power a permit to build an 895 megawatt coal plant near Holcomb. The decision capped a year and a half of controversy ignited by a deal with outgoing Gov. Parkinson and the utility, marking a final milestone in the top stories Countdown by The Telegram staff.
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Sunflower’s permit fuels year’s top regional story
The Telegram names Sunflower’s permit expansion as its top 2010 news item, cheering southwest Kansans and state lawmakers who backed the plan while drawing consternation from residents and environmental groups who worry about environmental costs despite potential economic benefits.
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Snowfall Fails to Ease Southwest Kansas Drought
The National Weather Service reports 1.5 inches of snow across Garden City and southwest Kansas Thursday night and Friday, but the modest precipitation leaves Finney and surrounding counties in a moderate drought with Hamilton County in severe drought. A Dec 16 map warns drought may worsen. farmers fear dry ground for spring wheat. Meteorologist Mark Russell notes several storms are needed but not forecast soon.
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Snowy New Year Eve Dims Garden City Celebrations
Crowds at Garden City New Year events were thinner due to cold weather and slick roads. At the Clarion Inn about 450 pre ordered tickets for the Samys Spirits and Steakhouse dance with a seafood buffet option priced at 50 dollars or 200 dollars for room plus package. The event has run since 2007 with this year’s Denver band Five13. About 600 attended dinner, with a few late reservations and some cancellations reported. Devon Koehn, 10, built a toy bow and arrow at Garden Valley Church New Year celebration.
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Kansas set to push tighter abortion limits in 2011
Kansas anti abortion activists favor tight rules as Gov elect Brownback prepares to sign any bill. They seek to restrict late term procedures raise physician reporting and complicate clinic licensing amid a Republican House majority and a new governor. The push follows the 2009 murder of Dr George Tiller and aims to tighten abortion law in Kansas.
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Weather Forecast Today Warmer and Partly Sunny
Today's outlook shows warmer temperatures with partly sunny skies. High near 28 degrees, low around 1. Details continue on page A8.
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