Market and Weather Outlook Amid Mild Dow Gain
At 11 a.m. the Dow Jones average stood at 10,400.75, up 159.75 from this morning's open. Tonight forecast calls for thunder chances in the west and south with lows from the lower to mid-60s in the north and west to the lower 70s in the south central region. Friday features a slight thunderstorm chance in the west and otherwise partly sunny statewide. Friday night shows thunderstorm potential in the west with clearing to partly cloudy central and east regions.
Telegram Local News and Sports Highlights Online
The Telegram directs readers to its website www gctelegram com for local news sports and editorials including updates on community events and daily features.
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Gas prices across Kansas stay volatile
Five years after Horace Good started tracking gas prices in letters to the editor residents still face fluctuating pumps. Regular unleaded ranged 1.20 to 1.33 across Wichita Garden City Topeka Kansas City with statewide average at 1.24 down from 1.66 a month ago. Industry experts link volatility to supply demand location taxes and competition with east to west price movement noted.
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ConAgra cleanup includes demolition and roof work
ConAgra Beef Co cleanup after a Christmas night fire involves demolition of the cooker rendering area and possible roof repairs. Panhandle Steel Erectors and Lee Construction work tied to insurance delays, with no building permits issued. Garden City official notes cleanup may proceed without a permit, while gas lines were cut post fire.
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Paraprofessionals Begin Training As School Year Nears
USD 457 para professionals start pursuing degrees at Garden City Community College to meet anticipated House passed Elementary and Secondary Education Act provisions. Linda Trujillo notes proactive steps as Senate delays loom. Twenty five to thirty staff join the program this morning to expand classroom support.
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EPA rule eases ethanol blending in gasoline markets
The EPA issued a final rule to promote ethanol as a gasoline blend in Chicago and Milwaukee. It lowers the volatile organic compounds standard for ethanol reformulated gasoline, potentially aiding Kansas producers facing weak grain prices. Kansas corn and sorghum groups and the Kansas Farm Bureau welcomed the move as farmers seek price stability amid market downturns.
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Kansas wheat harvest shows strong yield in 2001
The Kansas 2001 winter wheat crop reached 327.6 million bushels with an average yield of 39 bushels per acre, aided by better than expected conditions. Despite 1.5 million abandoned acres, overall output improves on prior forecasts and is above last year’s 37 bushels per acre. Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service notes June estimates rose while winter wheat remained 6 percent below last year.
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