Stage set for Bush Kerry convention clash
Cheney attacked Kerry as indecisive during a prime time address to GOP delegates. Kerry vacationed on Nantucket while Edwards defended the ticket on morning shows. Kerry aides plan a seven state fall ad blitz totaling 50 million dollars to shift focus to the economy and portray Bush as siding with special interests.
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Floridians brace as Frances nears coast with evacuation risk
As Hurricane Frances intensified to 145 mph and neared the US mainland, Florida declared states of emergency in Georgia and Florida. Up to 250,000 residents in Broward County barrier islands, mobile homes, and low-lying areas faced evacuation amid scarce supplies and long lines for water, plywood, and generators.
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National Hurricane Center
Hats of support reach soldiers via radio appeal
Ham known as The Hammer urged donations after a New York couple collected hats for soldiers. Local donors like Burl Loving and Charles Brown spread the effort with hats from brands and logos. Hats should be clean and unworn and delivered by Sept 10 to listed Kansas locations or the Dodge City studio.
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Western Kansas Broadcast Center
Kansas Ave
T L Irrigation Co
Ulysses and
Sublette
Scott Co-op
Scott City
Hoxie Implement
Hoxie
N. First St
Dodge City
Greeley County seeks sheriff candidate nominations
A committee reviews applications for Greeley County sheriff to fill the remainder of Clark's term with a nomination due by Sept. 14 for Gov. Sebelius approval. Clark won the Aug. 3 Republican primary and is the only sheriff candidate on the Nov. 2 ballot.
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Clark
Sheriff’s Post
Greeley County
Utilities: Aquila seeks interim rate hike but faces resistance
Aquila seeks a $5.83 monthly interim rise for average customers as part of a $19 million annual request. The change would last until the final decision on the larger proposal, with refunds if debated rates are rejected. Regulators and CURB question the temporary relief amid mixed consumer and business views. The company cites losses and investments to justify higher charges across central and western Kansas.
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