Kansas and Colorado intercity bus route expansion announced
Kansas Department of Transportation officials announced new intercity transit routes linking Wichita with Pueblo and Salina with nearby towns in Kansas and Colorado. The plan adds service to Hutchinson Dodge City and Colorado towns Holly Lamar Las Animas La Junta Fowler and Pueblo with federal ARRA funds funding two new buses per route and ongoing operating costs. Prestige officials expect to partner with KDOT and CDOT to offer affordable travel between Wichita Pueblo and Salina with plans for a Salina Wichita link from a future contract.
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General Motors reinstates Lewis Motors dealership contract
Lewis Motors reports GM has reinstated its contract and outlines plans to relocate Nissan vehicles off its lot a few blocks away to improve sales for both brands. He expects to add three to six new staff pending Nissan approval, with no layoffs since June. If Nissan blocks the move, options include selling the lot or using it for detailing.
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Budget: Lawmakers leave disaster payments out of budget
Lawmakers omit disaster relief payments from the state budget amid future disaster costs. Governor will coordinate with the state finance council to meet obligations if needs exceed budgeted funds, with Kansas expected to see higher state share due to prior disasters. Rep. Lee Tafanelli notes discretionary items were funded without full hearings and stresses ongoing disaster costs.
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IPCC chief defends work as review of procedures begins
UN climate panel head Rajendra Pachauri defended the IPCC’s thousands of scientists while welcoming an independent review of procedures amid errors that damaged credibility. He urged not to undermine contributors and said reforms will improve communication and accuracy. The review will take weeks to issue recommendations.
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Oil spill tests and faulty data loom in BP Transocean saga
BP and Transocean face questions over a phantom test and missing real time data as Halliburton crews reportedly received conflicting test results. The blast depth and containment work unfold while junk shot experiments, cementing, and new leak measurements shape efforts to stop the spill and assess responsibility.
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