Gift buying getting into high gear
Kristi Henderson reports from local retailers with shopping up but tempered by cautious consumer attitudes. National figures project a 4 percent rise in holiday spending, yet shoppers may remain restrained. Dan Hughes of Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop notes strong current sales and a year to date ahead of last December, which was a record.
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City Hall to Create Economic Development Coordinator Planner
City Manager David Corliss seeks an Economic Development Coordinator Planner to independently analyze economic development incentives. The role will review tax abatements tax increment financing and Neighborhood Revitalization Act projects, weighing public costs against private gains. The Chamber may still lead business recruitment while city review expands.
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Greensburg Sees State in D C Christmas Ornament
Photographer Cort Anderson’s image of Greensburg after a May tornado inspires Kansas’ official Christmas ornament Remembering Greensburg. The ornament, part of the National and Kansas Trees in President’s Park, symbolizes recovery and resilience with a battered flag amid bare trees.
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Regents approve KU Hospital affiliation in unanimous vote
Kansas Board of Regents gave unanimous approval to the KU Hospital and KU Medical Center affiliation after a detailed questions session. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius urged approval, calling it great for the university, hospital, and the state. KUPI will receive $1.25 million if Medicaid terms cannot be adjusted to benefit KU physicians. The agreement now awaits signatures from Chancellor Robert Hemenway, KU Hospital CEO Bob Page, and KUPI President Dr. Kirk Benson.
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Bob Page
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Coming Saturday: holiday travel rise sparks home risks
With the holiday travel season ramping up, burst pipes and break-ins should be on the minds of people going out of town. Authorities urge homeowners to check plumbing, secure doors, and consider alarms to prevent losses during absences.
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