Long distance moves fall to record low in Census data
Census figures show Americans shunning out of state moves amid a weak economy. Young adults face job gaps and debt, with migration dropping to 1.4 percent nationally and 3.2 percent for 25 to 29 year olds. College graduates move least, while tech driven cities show modest gains.
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City studies trash pricing and curbside changes
A task force will review city trash pricing and operations focusing on three ideas. Automated trucks with smaller crews, a variable pricing plan using different cart sizes, and expanded curbside recycling potentially funded via monthly bills. City Manager David Corliss says public comment is essential and changes could come by 2012.
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Wells Fargo Insurance buys JFK Consulting Group LLC
Notable Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA Inc. said Tuesday it acquired JFK Consulting Group LLC, an Overland Park based employee benefits brokerage and consulting firm. Acquisition closed November 29 with terms undisclosed. JFK serves small to mid-market insured plans, large self-funded corporate plans, and public sector employers in Kansas and Missouri. The iPhone 4 will be sold by Verizon starting February 10, with pre orders from February 3 for existing customers.
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Market figures show Chicago grains and Wall Street shifts
Tuesday markets wrap with Dow at 11,671.88, S&P 500 at 1,274.48, Nasdaq 2,716.83 after a 9.03 point rise. Treasuries yield 4.48 percent with a minor 0.01 drop in the 30 year. Corn steady at 6.07, soybeans up 23.5 cents to 13.57, wheat down 35 cents to 8.38, and oil up 1.86 to 91.}
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Goldman Sachs pledges more transparency reforms after SEC settlement
Goldman Sachs vows greater transparency in its business practices and to put clients’ interests first following a $550 million SEC settlement. A 63 page internal review cites scrutiny since the financial crisis and ongoing lawsuits from Basis Capital and ACA Financial Guaranty, with experts questioning depth of reforms.
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Kansas Board Deadlocks On Chair and Vice Chair Picks
The Kansas State Board of Education, sworn in Monday, deadlocked Tuesday while voting on leaders. Sally Cauble sought a joint election of Dave Dennis as chairman and Jana Shaver as vice chair, all Republicans. John Bacon motioned for separate votes. it failed 5-5, as did subsequent voting. The board will continue the election today.
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Ferret mauls infant in Grain Valley incident
Grain Valley police report a 4 month old boy was severely bitten by the family pet ferret in a 2:30 am home incident. Officers and the Jackson County prosecutor's office are investigating with no other details released. Grain Valley lies about 20 miles east of Kansas City.
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Grain storage tank collapses at Conway Springs elevator
Officials in south central Kansas probe the 8 a.m. Tuesday collapse of a grain storage tank at an elevator in Conway Springs about 25 miles southwest of Wichita. No injuries were reported. Fire Chief David Erker said the tank, loaded with 5,000 bushels of grain, was in use at the time.
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