Windy and cold regional advisory with mixed skies
A wind advisory covers parts of northwest and northcentral areas with blustery conditions. Sunny in the west and mostly cloudy in the east, with highs in the 30s north and 40s south. Tonight, temperatures fall to 10 to 20 with clearing east and partial cloudiness west. Saturday brings a chance of snow in the southwest, mostly sunny in the east, with highs in the 30s. The Dow Jones average stood at 10,660.70 at 11 a.m., down 68.73 from this morning's opening.
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Local Telegram site highlights news and sports online
The Telegram provides local news, sports and editorials on its website www.gctelegram.com. Readers can access current coverage, updates and features from the paper’s digital edition and online archives.
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Senators push heating bill in Kansas from severance tax
Kansas lawmakers debate using a surge in severance tax revenues to aid high gas bills. Democrats propose KanHelp using all above 53 million for assistance and weatherization, while Republicans like Sen. Adkins cap aid at five million. Gov Graves notes budgets already include the 35 million windfall.
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State lawmakers debate child support system reforms
In Topeka House Judiciary leaders consider returning some functions to county level citing customer service and delivery problems with the Tier Technologies central system. Tier faces fines totaling 144000 for delays and losses while critics note earned interest on unprocessed payments. Parents like Rick Coyne complain they rely on support that arrives late, forcing emergency measures.
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Tanner wins Chamber of Commerce Award of Merit
Garden City recognizes Karen Tanner at the Chamber Banquet for dedication to numerous causes across local groups including Cattlewomen’s Association and USD 457 Board of Education. Magician Tom Burgoon entertained as new chamber board members were introduced.
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Greenspan backs tax cuts boosting Bush surplus plan
Federal Reserve Chairman Greenspan endorsed a large tax cut plan as possible with a multi trillion surplus projected over the next decade. He testified the surplus could eliminate debt and still fund tax relief, aligning with Bush and Republican leaders on fiscal policy.
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