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There is some minor good news for the economy in Wyandotte County.

Latest statistics from the Kansas Department of Labor indicates that the unemployment rate in Wyandotte County has dipped from 10.4 percent in September to 10.1 percent in October.

But last year at this time, the rate was 7.8 percent.

Overall, the State of Kansas' unemployment rate also had a minor decrease in percentage.

The rate state-wide was 6.4 percent for October, down from 6.8 percent in September. Last October, the unemployment rate was at 4.3 percent.

"Kansas continued to experience a weak labor market in October," said Inayat Noormohmad, of the KDOL. "We have seen limited over-the-month growth, however, over-the-year job losses remain significant. While we’re seeing improvements in some economic indicators, we know recovery in the job markets remains uncertain for the near future."

According to the report, 57,700 have been lost during the year. However, in October, 11,700 jobs were gained across the state. Among the areas of increased employment are government, education and health services.

Meanwhile, manufacturing jobs have taken the biggest hit in Kansas, with over 25,500 jobs being lost so far this year.

Wyandotte County has the highest unemployment rate of any county in the State of Kansas.

In comparison to some nearby counties, the rate in Leavenworth County is 7.2 percent; 6.5 percent for Johnson County; 6.4 percent in Miami and 4.7 percent in Douglas.