Sex education teens weary of mixed messages
A report notes teen voices expressing fatigue over confusing sex education guidance as educators and parents clash on content and delivery. The piece highlights calls for clearer, consistent messaging and better school programs to support adolescent understanding and safe choices.
Weekend Weather Outlook and Wall Street Dip
Tonight brings partial clearing with lows in the upper 30s to mid 40s. Friday turns partly sunny with regional highs 65 to 75. Saturday and Sunday stay dry with highs near 70s and lows 45 to 55. At 11 AM the Dow stood at 11,070.04, down 35.46 from this morning's open.
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Television forum links Kansans with farm leaders
In Washington a interactive TV forum hosted by Rep. Jerry Moran gathered dozens from western and central Kansas to discuss a new farm bill with Larry Combest and Charlie Stenholm. They aim to replace the 1996 law as drought and low prices pressure producers. Stenholm urged backing biofuels and broader funding for rural development and conservation within a $79 billion agriculture budget. Moran highlighted broadening support beyond farmers and noted his conservation legislation bid.
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Summer Jobs Abound For Local Students This Year
Teens and college students face summer with strong hiring prospects as local firms report many vacancies. Chamber of Commerce President Carol Meyer notes businesses have sought workers for years and tourism, retail, gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and theaters all hire more in summer. Garden City High School bulletin posts show opportunities from Berry Tractor, Southwind Country Club, Sunflower Electric, and the Red Cross, which trains lifeguards.
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Mission Improbable at Charles O Stones Intermediate
Students at Charles O Stones Intermediate Center enjoyed a "Mission Improbable" day with problem solving and games. Fifth grader Jessica Gonzales tapes spaghetti to build a tower while teammate Travis Young works on a mummy wrap and sixth grader Jarrett Hernandez catches an egg softly during outdoor activities, avoiding a break as his partner slips.
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Veterans honor Field of Honor at Valley View Cemetery
Veterans Memorial Improvement Committee unveils the Veterans Field of Honor at Valley View Cemetery in a Memorial Day service beginning 11 a.m. with a 11 45 a.m. procession. Mayor Jim Wharton attends as grandchildren unveil the monument. Local leaders and veterans speak and 26 names will be read. Community fundraising included VFW, Vietnam Veterans, Sons of the Legion, Elks, and American Legion groups. Other area ceremonies follow across the region.
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Committees begin work on aquifer solutions
Two Kansas Water Office committees started a five month process to study groundwater depletion and propose policy ideas for the High Plains aquifer. The management advisory panel of 15 western Kansans and a technical advisory group of 15 members will review options to impact farming, government, and business in western Kansas, Topeka, Lawrence, and Manhattan.
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