Inside Activities: Things to Do This Weekend
Weekend guide highlights events and venues to explore. Local theaters, museums, and outdoor spaces offer concerts, markets, gallery openings, and family friendly activities across the city. Check schedules for times and accessibility details.
Dow Jones Dips at Midmorning Trade
At 11 a.m., the Dow Jones average stood at 8,519.99, down 239.14 from this morning's opening. The decline reflects broad selling as investors reassess early gains amid market volatility.
Kansas Tonight Weather Update
Kansas will see clear conditions in the west and partly cloudy skies in the east with a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Overnight lows range from 50 to 60. Friday brings partly sunny west and mostly sunny east with a slight thunderstorm risk in the southwest. Highs reach mid 70s to low 80s, then Friday night lows dip to the 50s.
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White House rejects clerics bid to let bin Laden leave Afghanistan
The White House dismissed a proposal from Islamic clerics for Osama bin Laden to depart Afghanistan voluntarily as President Bush prepared to address Congress. Army leaders signaled sustained combat operations as U.S. forces brace for long war. Greenspan warned the economy faces a sharp halt but long-term prospects remain strong.
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Stocks Fall Sharply After Terror Attacks Hit Markets
In New York on Thursday stocks dropped for the third time in four sessions amid fears of broad economic harm from the Sept 11 attacks. The Dow fell about 264 points to 8494, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also lower. Assertions from Greenspan about recovery came as airlines cut schedules and layoffs mounted, signaling widespread fallout for insurers and financials.
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Trustees weigh funds for Fields of Dreams complex
Garden City Community College trustees said they may help pay for improvements at the Field of Dreams complex but no funding will be available until the next fiscal year. City Manager Bob Halloran proposed the college and USD 457 share costs to support the project.
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College trustees weigh costs for facilities upgrade
Community college trustees discuss the standing of a 1993 agreement as they review plans for a new science and restrooms complex, sidewalks, and fencing. Some members question whether the college must supply additional funds beyond the original pact.
Bush calls for smaller aid package for airlines reeling from attacks
President Bush seeks a quick 5 billion in cash for U S airlines and temporary terrorism risk insurance for 180 days. He would allocate 3 billion immediately for security upgrades and push to shield airlines from punitive damages in lawsuits, while considering longer loan guarantees to bolster solvency.
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State officials fear aviation tailspin
General manager Tony Johnson at Parsons Precision Products warns a business nosedive as Boeing plans to cut 20 000 to 30 000 jobs in its commercial airplane unit by year end. Boeing employs 17 300 in Wichita, with ripple effects feared across Kansas aviation and subcontractors statewide.
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Woman admits stabbing Alabama parolee in East Garden Village
Kimberly Patterson admitted stabbing 28 year old Richard Duncan at a trailer in East Garden Village mobile home park after her companion was stabbed. Patterson was found near railroad tracks with two dogs, charged with aggravated battery and felony obstruction of justice. Duncan remains in hospital with two stomach wounds.
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