Kansas jobless rate dips but economy shows mixed signals
The Kansas unemployment rate fell to 6.6 percent in May from 6.7 percent, yet the state reports fewer nonfarm jobs than May 2010, marking the second straight month of year over year lag. Labor Secretary Karin Brownlee cautions recovery remains tentative but advancing.
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Topeka
Kansas
Secretary of Labor
Kansas Department of Labor
Labor
Karin Brownlee
Department
Wheat harvest moves north as Ottawa County reports gains
Kansas Wheat says winter wheat harvest has reached Ottawa County with 10,000 bushels in before a morning rain halted activity. Grant County faces drought and a late hail storm, with about 20 percent of normal yield expected across nine locations. Yields range from 5 to 25 bushels per acre. Sumner County reports around 35 bushels per acre.
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Kansas Wheat
Ottawa County
Grant County
Justin Lueck
United Prairie Ag
Ulysses
Scott van Allen
Sumner County
Algae Warning Issued For Meade State Lake Kansas
KDHE warns blue-green algae detected at Meade State Lake in Meade County. Elevated concentrations exceed recommended recreational water levels. Do not drink lake water. Avoid swimming and full body contact. Keep pets out. Clean fish thoroughly and eat only filet portions.
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Topeka
Health and Environment
Meade State Lake
Meade County
Kansas
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Fireworks options few for Salinans
Salina issued only six permits for fireworks stands this year reflecting zoning limits and owner hesitance. Operators Crazy Ed's Fireworks K and J Crackerworks Farha Fireworks and Big Daddy's Fireworks will set up at six locations, with fees of 500 dollar application 2000 dollar base and per square foot charges shaping access for smaller shops.
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Salina
South Ninth
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Williams
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Central Mall
Broadway
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Saline County
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