Couple coordinates annual poker run for Special Olympics
Jeff and Hollie Lyons coordinate the Bakersfield area Bik ers for Disabilities Poker Run to raise funds for the Special Olympics. The 10 a.m. August 25 event starts at Stevens Park and aims to boost the local budget while engaging athletes, volunteers, and riders in a community effort.
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Weather forecast for tonight and Tuesday
Tonight forecast calls for thunderstorms chances in the northwest with clear to partly cloudy skies elsewhere. Lows range mid 60s northwest to upper 70s south central. Tuesday brings a slight thunderstorm chance, mainly west, with clear to partly cloudy central and east. Tuesday night remains partly cloudy central and east with storms possible west.
Internet presence noted for The Telegram site
The Telegram directs readers to its internet portal www gctelegram com for local news sports and editorials, highlighting online access as a companion to the printed editions.
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Market Open Dims as Dow Falls to 10378.60
At 11 a.m. the Dow Jones average stood at 10,378.60, down 38.06 from this morning's opening. The retreat underscored a cautious session across equity markets as investors weighed early data and sector moves.
Classic car lovers gather at Cop Shop show in Ness City
More than 100 vehicles lined Finnup Park for the Cop Shop Classic Car Show with about 130 cars including a 1931 purple Chevy three window. Organizers noted better weather Saturday after a rainout Friday and locals Irvin and Luella Snyder showcased vintage luxury and discussed future projects and Ness City show dates.
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Kansans mourn Kansas' first female governor Joan Finney
Kansas recalls Joan Finney, the state’s first female governor, who died at 76 from liver cancer. Former governor served 1991 to 1995, after 16 years as state treasurer, began career with Republican roots and mentored by Frank Carlson. Graves ordered state flags at half staff as tributes center on her personal connection with Kansans.
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401(k) losses hit retirement plans as market falls
Retiree Paul Ferraro pulled funds into money market accounts after a stock market rout. For 401(k) plans, the first 20 year history shows losses with the average balance dropping to 41919 from 46740, while total assets fell by 72 billion to 1.77 trillion and 42.1 million participants remain in 327,364 plans. Household wealth declined 2.3 trillion as the market slide and debt rise pressures Americans.
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Finney the Populist governor who shaped death penalty history
In Kansas, former Governor Joan Finney remained a stubborn yet personable figure who steered the 1994 death penalty law despite personal misgivings. Her public bravado and one-on-one connections defined a legacy marked by populist resolve and political friction with reporters and lawmakers.
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