Veterans Day Closings Across Local Services
Post offices and area banks including Western State Bank Bank of America Commerce Bank Wal-Mart branch open 10 am to 6 pm Security Savings Bank Citizens State Bank Commercial Federal Bank Farm Credit of Garden City and Finney County Public Library will be open on Veterans Day.
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Firefighter 1 Academy starts Wednesday at central station
The Garden City Fire Department announces a Firefighter 1 Academy starting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the central fire station 302 N Ninth St. Registration and more information are available by calling 276-1140. A news conference on Coming Home Kansas adoption efforts is set for 2 30 p.m. Tuesday at the Finney County Public Library 605 E Walnut St. The campaign unites public adoption services with a single phone number to place 1500 Kansas children into homes.
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Red Cross to discuss pet first aid at humane society meeting
Rosanne Carroll of the American Red Cross will discuss new pet first aid classes at the Finney County Humane Society meeting. The group will meet at 7 p.m. in the Emergency Management Room at the Law Enforcement Center 302 N Ninth St. The society usually meets on the third Thursday but will not meet in December.
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Ulysses Toy Show Set for November 18 at Grant County
Southwest Kansas collectors invite the public to the fifth annual toy show on November 18 at the Grant County Implement building two miles west of the Highway 25 and 160 junction. Admission is free with hours 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mennonite Youth Group serves concessions and a noon meal. Toys include Ertl Hot Wheels NASCAR Spec Cast Racing Champions plus ornaments pedal tractors cast iron and antique items. the event coincides with the 25th Riley Arts and Crafts Show.
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Longtime prosecutor toppled in landslide in Salina race
SALINA AP reports Julie McKenna, Saline County attorney for 12 years, was ousted as Ellen Mitchell won 13,402 to 7,272, sweeping every precinct and township. Kansas' Shawnee County DA Joan Hamilton also lost her bid for another term by a wide margin.
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Garden City Telegram error policy note
The Garden City Telegram asks readers to report any errors by calling 275-8500, outlining their commitment to corrections and accuracy in published material.
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Outside Forecast Signals Winter Weather for Kansas
The National Weather Service predicts rain and snow across Kansas through Tuesday with northwest areas starting tonight. Lows range from the lower 20s in the northwest to the mid-30s in the southeast, while highs reach from the upper 30s to around 50. Snow remains likely in the northwest Saturday with mixed precipitation elsewhere and continued cold conditions. Road condition hotline provided.
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Fuller admits to killing brother in involuntary manslaughter plea
Eugene Fuller, 44, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of his 45-year-old brother Billy Mack Fuller after a dispute outside their home. The case links months of alcohol abuse to a fatal head injury from a kick, with sentencing set for December 4 and a potential 38 to 60 months.
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Northwest Kansas weather modification faces funding cut risk
Thomas County voters rejected the weather modification program 1353 to 759 in a nonbinding referendum. The decision could trim state funding and force the Northwest Kansas Groundwater Management District to suspend flights over Thomas County or cover costs locally, threatening the program's budget and viability.
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Weekend Weather Outlook for Garden City
Tonight cloudy with a 30 percent chance of light snow possibly mixed with freezing drizzle. Lows near 30 with southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Saturday remains cloudy with a 40 percent chance of light snow and rain. High near 40 and southeast wind 10 to 20 mph.
Weather records cycle highlights record lows and highs
The report lists a record low temperature for this date at 9 degrees in 194 and a record high of 85 degrees in 1. It also notes last year’s high of 81 and low of 32, with year to date precipitation at 17.30 inches and last year’s total at the same time at 2 inches. Data is furnished by Southwest Kansas Center.
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Kansas forecast trims soybean harvest amid drought loss
Kansas soybean production is set at 56.7 million bushels, down 5 percent from a month ago and 30 percent from last year. Yields are projected at 21 bushels per acre, with 2.7 million acres planted. Sorghum falls 32 percent to 176.7 million bushels. corn holds at 416 million. Nationwide estimates still show record fall crops, pressuring prices.
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Matson Leaves State Posts for Farm Bureau Job
Mike Matson, a former key aide to Gov. Bill Graves and spokesman for the Department of Agriculture, will join the Kansas Farm Bureau as communications and public relations director starting December 4. He replaces Warren Parker, who will become the Farm Bureau’s Internet development director.
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Department of Agriculture
Bill Graves
Kansas
Mike Matson
Kansas Farm Bureau
Warren Parker
Dow Jones Dips As Markets Open Lower
The Dow Jones average stood at 10,690.30, down 143.90 from this morning's opening price, as Edward Jones & Co. reported the market movement. No grain prices listed at Garden City Co-op this afternoon.
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