Growth plan frames Finney County economic rebound
Finney County planners envision adding 3,700 new primary jobs over 20 years to recover 2,700 lost from ConAgra. Goals start with 92 new jobs in 2006 at $30,739 average pay, rising to 276 by 2024 at $66,772. Key assets include GCCC training, limited interstate access, and 400–600 acres of ready industrial land. Public forums and FCEDC meetings are scheduled through May.
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Finney County
America
GCCC
Bill Hammond
Garden City Commission
FCEDC
George Hopkins
Hopkins
Garden City
Holcomb board race features one incumbent two write ins
Incumbent Russell Komlofske and newcomer Janet Sharp compete for Holcomb board position 6 as two write in candidates. Komlofske, finishing his first term, missed the filing deadline and will not seek re election. Sharp, new to public office, campaigns to improve education with focus on funding and weighted grading.
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Janet Sharp
Komlofske
Holcomb
Finney County Extension Executive
Finney County Farm Bureau Association
Kansas Supreme Court
House
Senate
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ONEOK gas shutoffs spark call for action in Oklahoma
Tulsa based ONEOK faces legislative pressure as Morris officials seek data on February gas shutoffs affecting heat and cooking. Lawmakers consider expanding the KCC’s jurisdiction over gathering lines while Aquila seeks ONEOK’s hydrogen sulfide test results and rationale.
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Tulsa
Oklo
Patti van Slyke
Morris
van Slyke
KCC
Lori Webster
Tim Huelskamp
R-Fowler
Huelskamp
Gary Hayzlett
R-Lakin
Hayzlett
Midwest Energy
Morris’ Office
ECC
Aquila
Chuck Loomis
Kansas
Loomis
Drover Learns Self Control On Ranch Food Taste Test
A dog named Drover is scolded for selfish impulses as he disagrees with a sniff test. The mentor explains maturity, then leads Drover to submit to a dog food tasting, hoping to instill proper conduct and character.
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