CityLink ridership climbs as summer demand nears peak
CityLink ridership has more than doubled since inception nearly three years ago, averaging about 4,100 riders per month this year, with officials forecasting continued growth into the busy summer period. The Youth Go Free program allows riders under 16 to travel free when accompanied by a fare payer, a move aimed at easing family transportation costs during school break. Local officials note about 14 percent of Finney County residents live at or below the poverty level, underscoring the program's potential impact.
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Obama border plan mirrors Bush era approach at 1200 troops
President Obama proposes up to 1200 National Guard troops for the US Mexico border, a scaled down version of Bush's 2006 2008 deployment. Critics say limits to surveillance and support roles reduce impact, while Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever warns spreading troops thin may render little effect across the 2000 mile frontier. Bow
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Governor touts highway bill as big jobs boost
Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson signed an 8.2 billion ten year transportation plan promising it will create or save about 175,000 jobs. The program funding relies on bonds, a sales tax increase and higher truck registration fees, with initial bond issues set to finance highway and bridge projects.
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Oil spill sparks short term Gulf job boom
In New Orleans area Coastal Tank Cleaning sends 10 workers to Fort Pike to deploy containment booms. The Deepwater Horizon spill fuels a temporary hiring surge across the five state Gulf region while threatening fishermen, restaurant workers, charter captains and tourism jobs. The disaster echoes post Katrina recovery in St. Bernard Parish as rebuilding efforts create new work opportunities.
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Fort Pike
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Officials probe Syracuse death
Hamilton County law enforcement and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation investigate the death of 31 year old Christopher E. Barr in Syracuse after an 4 a.m. 911 call reporting an edged weapon altercation. Barr died at Hamilton County Hospital. A person is in custody and the investigation continues.
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Syracuse
Garden City girls celebrate 2-0 state quarterfinal win
Head coach Joaquin Padilla and Garden City High School players celebrate at Memorial Stadium after defeating Wichita Heights 2-0 in a 6A state quarterfinal game. Water bottles dowsed Padilla as the team advanced, with coverage noted in Sports Page B1.
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