Picture This Cirque du Soleil performers walk to their bus
Cirque du Soleil performers were seen walking to their tour bus in Wichita after a show. Local witnesses described a calm exit with crew members guiding the group through a crowd of fans and photographers outside the venue.
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Allen Interim City Manager Picked by Garden City Commission
Interim city manager Allen won the job after a special Garden City Commission meeting to discuss the city manager search. Marla Flentje from Austin Peters Group advised, with a 12 member selection committee present, following Bob Halloran’s retirement on March 1.
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Hail storm assessment shows spotty damage across farms
Area residents survey Monday night's hail and rain damage to homes vehicles and crops with reports of varied intensity. Ken Jameson of Garden City Co op notes the storm seems to have dumped on town while rainfall amounts differ across Finney and surrounding counties. Some areas reported significant rain yet little hail while others saw leaves torn and weeds mowed. End of note indicates more rain forecast and ongoing field surveys.
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Grocery prices rise as residents seek saving options
Garden City residents report 4 to 5 percent annual food cost increases with bread cheese and cereal rising. shoppers turn to store brands, comparison shopping, and cross-city buying to stretch budgets. Some buy meat and dairy in Wichita and budget for two households as demand shifts and bioenergy needs push prices higher.
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Kansas Senate OKs eco devo coal bill for Southwest plants
The Kansas Senate approved an economic development bill aimed at enabling an air quality permit for two coal fired plants in southwest Kansas. Supporters see it as stimulus, while opponents warn past vetoes suggest the measure may not survive a Gov. Sebelius veto. The House could take up the measure today as ties to a Gardner transport hub bond and statewide corporate incentives.
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