Kansas
Study finds Kansas’ unemployment holds steady in September
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – A current examine has discovered that Kansas’ unemployment held regular in September.
With inflation remaining excessive within the U.S. and 263,000 jobs gained in September – fewer than in earlier months – private finance web site WalletHub.com says it launched its up to date rankings for its report on Modifications in Unemployment Price by State.
To see how unemployment charges have modified all through the nation, WalletHub stated it in contrast all 50 states and Washington, D.C., based mostly on metrics that evaluate unemployment fee statistics from September 2022 to key dates in 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
Kansas ranked sixteenth general with a 2.6% unemployment fee. That may be a 3.4% change between September and August, a -13.2% change between 2022 and 2021, a -49.1% change between 2022 and 2020 and a -15.8% change between 2022.
To the east, Missouri ranked fifth general with a 2.4% unemployment fee. That may be a -2.1% change between September and August, a -39.7% change between 2022 and 2021, a -59.4% change between 2022 and 2020 and a -23% change between 2022 and 2019.
To the north, Nebraska ranked tenth general with a 2.2% unemployment fee. That may be a 5.7% change between September and August, a -8.7% change from 2021, a -31.6% change from 2020 and a -28.9% change from 2019.
To the south, Oklahoma ranked thirty first general with a 3.2% unemployment fee. That may be a 5.1% change between September and August, a 3% change from 2021, a -44% change from 2020 and a 2.7% change from 2019.
Lastly, to the west, Colorado ranked thirty third general with a 3.4% unemployment fee. That may be a -1.9% change between September and August, a -26.8% change from 2021, a -43.8% change from 2020 and a 40.3% change from 2019.
The report additionally discovered that Nebraska noticed the fifth smallest lower in unemployment between September and August. In the meantime, Missouri had the third-largest lower in unemployment between 2022 and 2021 whereas Oklahoma noticed the smallest lower. Nebraska additionally noticed the third smallest lower in unemployment between 2022 and 2020.
The examine additionally indicated that Nebraska had the third-largest lower in unemployment between 2022 and 2019 whereas Missouri had the fifth-largest and Colorado had the second-smallest. Lastly, Nebraska tied for the fourth-lowest unemployment fee in September 2022.
The states that noticed the perfect adjustments embrace:
- Minnesota
- North Dakota
- Vermont
- New Hampshire
- Missouri
the states that noticed the worst adjustments embrace:
- Illinois
- Alaska
- Washington, D.C.
- Nevada
- Delaware
To learn the total examine, click on HERE.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved.
Kansas
3 hospitalized: Carbon monoxide poisoning at Kansas City apartments
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – A carbon monoxide (CO) leak is what Kansas City Fire says sent several to the hospital late Sunday.
It happened at an apartment complex at 10450 Wornall Road, just down the street from Notre Dame de Sion High School.
Fire investigators found carbon monoxide levels as high as 1400 parts per million (ppm). For reference, The World Health Organization recommends indoor air level for CO remain below an average of nine ppm for any eight hours and below 25 ppm for any one hour.
Three patients are in the hospital, their condition unknown.
Spire is working to confirm the source.
According to KCFD’s preliminary investigations, the cause is suspected to come from a boiler in the basement of the apartment building.
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Southeast Kansas museum offers in-depth geology lesson
FRANKLIN, Kan. — A local museum offered an in-depth geology lesson.
The Miners Hall Museum presented “The Geology of Coal Mining” hosted by Andy Connolly, Larry Spahn, and David Jenkins.
This was the third and final show of the Little Balkans Coal Camp West Mineral exhibit.
The presentation explains the different types of rocks found in Kansas and goes in detail of how they got there.
Connolly also brought samples of rocks, minerals, and fossils from Kansas for the audience to pass around and inspect.
“You don’t need a fancy degree to be a scientist, you can go out in the field and find and identify rocks, minerals, and fossils. You can observe the natural way, the natural world, and really think about how the world has changed over millions of years. You don’t need a degree, you just need curiosity and a love for the outdoors,” said Andy Connolly, Kansas Geological Survey science communication specialist.
Connolly went on to talk about the three major influences on the geology of Kansas — ancient oceans that used to cover the land, the Rocky Mountains, and ice ages.
Kansas
Live Updates: Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers (Game Three)
On Sunday, the Kansas City Royals will face the Texas Rangers in the third game of their series at Globe Life Field. The Royals, now holding a 42-36 record, aim to avoid a series sweep after dropping the first two games to the Rangers.
Alec Marsh (RHP) will take the mound for the Royals. Marsh has a 5-4 record with a 4.25 ERA and 68 strikeouts this season. He’ll be looking to deliver a strong performance and help Kansas City get back on track after a brutal stretch of games.
For the Rangers, Max Scherzer (RHP) will be making his first start of the season. Scherzer, a seasoned veteran with an impressive career, is making his first appearance of the season. His presence on the mound adds an element of intrigue to the matchup.
Fans can catch the game on Bally Sports Southwest and Bally Sports Kansas City.
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