Weather forecast for midweek with showers possible
The forecast calls for a market outside on Wednesday with clear to partly cloudy skies and windy conditions in the central and western areas. Highs reach the upper 60s to mid 70s, with a slight chance of thunderstorms westward Wednesday night and partly cloudy conditions in the east. Lows mainly 45 to 55. Thursday brings partly to mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms west and central. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.
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Market Drop Deepens As Dow Dips At Noon
At 11 am the Dow Jones average stood at 10 455 96, down 68 44 from this morning's opening, reflecting broader declines in the stock market as trading continued.
Local doctors refuse RU-486 abortion pill in Finney County
Three medical clinics in Finney County say they will not prescribe the FDA approved abortion pill RU-486. Doctors cite ethical and personal reasons, with some comparing it to abortion and others noting they do not provide abortions at their facilities. The article notes proponent views from Women's Health Care Services in Wichita and cites local doctors including Maura Welch and Scott Booker.
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Jackie Miller
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City Fall Cleanup Sparks Canyon City Heap of Finds
A Tuesday curbside haul on C Street shows a mix of appliances and junk as Garden City crews collect 535 tons across four cleanup events. City funds cover state tonnage fees while residents and staff note surprising items like an air hockey table and weight bench.
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Danny Romero
Garden City
Victor Hollinger
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J. P. Martinez
Kansans delayed area code change to nine month permissive period
State regulators extended the permissive dialing window for the 620 area code in southern Kansas to nine months starting February 3, 2001, after Southwestern Bell sought more time to adjust its switching systems and inform customers. The plan splits Wichita from the 316 area, keeping 316 for Wichita and assigning 620 to other communities. Commissioner Brian Moline called the move a reasonable accommodation amid holiday staffing shortages.
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School bond committee short of funds for campaign push
The Ed ucational Support Center hosted a meeting of the school bond committee as it seeks to promote a proposed $33 million high school bond on the November ballot. With $7,375 raised, about $2,000 short of the target, organizers seek donations from IBP and ConAgra plants to fund pamphlets, buttons, yard signs, and ads while they continue community outreach.
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John Scheppner
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