Unemployment claims fall to four-month low
The government reports weekly unemployment benefit claims dropped last week to the lowest level in four months. Filings have declined for two consecutive weeks after a late spring rise as markets anticipate the latest update.
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ISM reports areawide services index steady in September
The Institute for Supply Management issues its latest service sector report showing the services index expected to hold steady in September after a slight August rise. Data from over 370 purchasing and supply executives in many industries underpins the release, highlighting ongoing resilience of the US service sector amidst inflation and higher rates.
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Quotable Emma McClendon on Kojima Jeans Mecca Draws Crowds
Emma McClendon of St John’s University notes Kojima in Japan has become a magnet for high-end jeans fans with over 100000 visitors annually, while commodity contracts show current change figures.
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U.S. stock mix after near-record drift as oil rebounds
U.S. stocks closed mixed near record levels with the S&P 500 little changed after a slide from its peak on Middle East tensions. The Dow and Nasdaq rose about 0.1 percent as oil price gains eased later. Conagra Brands and Campbell Soup Co faced weak earnings forecasts, weighing on shares.
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University safety report notes uptick in stalking and off campus rapes
The report shows four rape reports on off campus properties in 2023 up from two in 2022 but below eight in 2021, with KU leading among Kansas universities in rape complaints. Stalking surged at KU to 35 cases, largely from campus housing, while KSU and WSU reported 12 stalking cases each. Vehicle thefts rose on campus to 20, plus eight off campus. Other figures cover fondling, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, arson, and liquor and drug law incidents across KU, KSU, and WSU.
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One Eye Open to Shoot at Ludington Thacher House
Filmmaker Coffey returns to the Ludington Thacher House on Tennessee Street to shoot a thriller titled One Eye Open. Samantha Beauchamp stars as a college graduate house-sitting for her grandfather amid a deadly cat and mouse plot with thieves. Cast includes AJ Mitte and Chris Bylsma. filming aims for Oct 14 wrap with Liberty Hall release and streaming afterward.
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County Accepting Tax Rebate Applications in 2025
The county opens applications January 15 through April 15 2025 with online or mailed forms and supporting materials to 1100 Massachusetts St or via email to propertytax rebate dg coks.gov. Commissioner Patrick Kelly notes plans aim to help vulnerable populations without raising the mill levy. In other business, the Heritage Conservation Council’s plan and grants were discussed. the 2025 budget includes 466192 for heritage partners. The county authorized purchase of two Mack trucks with dump beds snowplows and spreaders for 540770 to replace 2015 models, supporting Public Works and winter snow removal.
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