New War Different From Old, Veterans Say
Veterans argue the current conflict diverges from past wars in strategy and aims, noting shifting combat conditions, technology use, and political justification shaping battlefield experiences and public perceptions.
Religion Roundup of Area Church Activities
A compact roundup highlights recent area church activities. Details cover service schedules, community outreach, volunteer efforts, and upcoming events across local congregations. Includes church names and activity brief mentions for community readers.
Tradition Buster players follow in relatives footsteps
Players from the Tradition Buster program continue a family line of involvement, with several athletes noting influence from relatives and a shared passion for the sport guiding their careers.
Dow Jones Dips at 11 A.M. Trading
At 11 a.m., the Dow Jones average stood at 9,570.85, down 16.68 from this morning's opening as traders monitored declines in a volatile session.
Weather outlook for Kansas region this weekend
The forecast shows Saturday highs of 65 to 70 degrees with cooler nights. Tonight’s lows range from the upper 30s to lower 40s, while daytime highs today reach 60 to 65 east and 65 to 70 west. Saturday night cools to 35 to 40 degrees.
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Telegram Local News Update
Local Telegram report notes available online at www.gctelegram.com featuring current community news, sports briefs, and editorial content. Readers are directed to the site for the latest articles and updates from The Telegram.
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Opposition forces claim break through to Mazar e Sharif
Opposition forces said to have broken Taliban defenses and entered Mazar e Sharif, aiming to seize a northern stronghold and open a supply route. An American official confirmed entry while Taliban forces reportedly fled toward Kabul, amid U S backed bombing.
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Dar-e-Suf
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Northern Alliance
Atta Mohammed
Rashid Dostum
Pheasants Become Big Business In Southwest Kansas
In southwest Kansas pheasant hunting turns into a sizable business as hunting preserves like Pheasants Galore in Sublette open and draw hunters from out of state. Prices run about 290 dollars per day with lodging meals and guides, while preserves offer eight birds a day max, six at Sublette. Local land-based hunting remains common for area residents.
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Bob Husband
Mid America Pheasants Inc
Pierceville
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Idaho
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Hanston
Weekend breakfasts aim to kick off pheasant season
Multiple communities host pheasant hunting breakfasts this weekend from dawn, featuring free-will offerings and proceeds supporting local groups. Holcomb Cub Scouts run a 5 to 9 a.m. breakfast at the recreation center. Deerfield’s Country Corner opens at 5:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Scoti VFW offers 5 to 8 a.m. hunts breakfast. Frank's Restaurant in Lakin serves 5 a.m. onward. Tribune Volunteer Fire Department hosts a 4 to 10 a.m. all-you-can-eat fund-raiser for Boy Scouts. Dighton hosts three venues starting at 5:00 to 5:30 a.m.. Hugoton Lion’s Club runs a 5 a.m. breakfast at the 4-H Building with proceeds to community service.
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High hopes for a strong pheasant season in Kansas
Hunters anticipate opening day of the pheasant season across western Kansas despite a dry fall 2000 that hurt wheat emergence. Scotty Baugh notes birds may move to grass patches and CRP areas while Finney, Ford, Hodgeman, Edwards, Pawnee and Rush counties show better numbers. Judge Tom Smith says he’s seen a big pheasant crop near Hugo and credits CRP ground for nesting.
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Kansas City
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Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
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Rush
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26Th Judicial District
Ogallala Aquifer plan wins Kansas Water Authority approval
The Kansas Water Authority unanimously backed an incentive based management plan to extend the Ogallala Aquifer life for western Kansas. The plan groups the aquifer into subunits, favors stricter goals where water is scarce, and rejects the two pool idea. Implementations may begin soon with enforcement of overpumping laws and buyback programs.
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