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'Letter to the Editor' - Grain Belt Express
The use of eminent domain by Invenergy Transmission LLC to procure land for the Grain Belt Express, or GBE, has become controversial and contentious. Grain Belt Express is a proposed overhead transmission line that would originate in Kansas and deliver solar and wind power to the Northeastern United States after passing through Missouri and Illinois. Landowners in all three states have steadfastly opposed the line because it runs over farms and homes owned by families for generations. While a majority of citizens have signed easement agreements, they have done so begrudgingly.
Kansas woman charged in attack that killed man
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A woman accused in a deadly shooting has made her first court appearance in the case. Mercedes Muldrew, 35 of Wichita, is charged with 1st degree murder, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. Just after 5:30p.m. September 22, police were dispatched to a shooting at...
Barton Ag Instructor Dr. Vic Martin - Regenerative agriculture
The drought monitor report as of Tuesday, September 24 shows a slight improvement in drought conditions for the state. Barton County is still entirely in moderate drought while Stafford and Pawnee counties improved overall. The six to ten-day outlook (October 1 to 5) indicates a 50 to 70% chance of likely above normal temperatures and a 50 to 60% chance of likely below normal precipitation. The eight to fourteen-day outlook (October 3 to 9) indicates a 60 to 70% chance of likely above normal for temperatures and a continued 50 to 60 % chance of likely below normal for precipitation.
Severe obesity is on the rise in the US
Obesity is high and holding steady in the U.S., but the proportion of those with severe obesity — especially women — has climbed since a decade ago, according to new government research. The U.S. obesity rate is about 40%, according to a 2021-2023 survey of about 6,000 people....
'Blessing of the Pets' in Great Bend Oct. 6
St. John's Episcopal Church in Great Bend will host the "Blessing of the Pets" on Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. Citizens wishing to have their pets blessed should bring their pet on a leash or in a carrier. Taking place outdoors at the church, 2107 Tyler Street, patrons should bring blankets or chairs for seating. Donations of money, old towels and blankets are encouraged for the Great Bend Humane Society.
Kansas Supreme Court says trial judge violated constitutional right of murder defendant
TOPEKA — The Kansas Supreme Court unanimously ordered a new trial for a Hutchinson man because a Reno County District Court judge violated the defendant’s constitutional right to assistance of an attorney during a 2019 murder trial. The justices found Judge Trish Rose’s order that defendant Brennan Trass...
Kansas sheriff's K9 found drugs during traffic stop
JACKSON COUNTY (JASO) —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on drug allegations. Shortly before 8a.m. Sept. 26, a Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2003 Acura LT on U.S. Hwy 75 and 214th Road near Holton for multiple alleged traffic infractions, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.
INSIGHT KANSAS: Looking at our often overlooked county governments
Most of those who watch politics focus on various national and state political contests, and that’s reasonable. Yet how many of us regularly interact with agents of the national or state governments, enforcing those state or national laws? The answer is: not many. For most Kansans, it is agents...
Kansas Wetlands Education Center to host star-gazing event
A waxing gibbous moon, the ringed beauty of our solar system, our spiral galaxy neighbor, and a double star system in the Cygnus constellation will all be in view during the stargazing event hosted at the Kansas Wetlands Education Center on Friday, Oct. 11 from 8:30-10:30 p.m. The Fort Hays...
Taxes: Where do Trump and Harris stand?
WASHINGTON — With the clock ticking on former President Donald Trump’s signature 2017 tax law, and high housing, food and child care costs darkening Americans’ mood, tax cuts have become the star of the 2024 presidential contest between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump wants to...
Police Chief on why no arrest after remains found in yard of Kan. home
SEDGWICK COUNTY —Authorities on Friday reported they positively identified the human remains found on September 11 in the yard of a home in the city of Rose Hill as Kennedy Jean Schroer, according to Rose Hill Police Chief Taylor Parlier. "We understand that many in the public might be...
U.S. airstrikes on Syria kill 37 militants affiliated with extremist groups
BEIRUT (AP) — In Syria, 37 militants affiliated to the extremist Islamic State group and an al-Qaeda-linked group were killed in two strikes, the United States military said Sunday. Two of the dead were senior militants, it said. U.S. Central Command said it struck northwestern Syria on Tuesday, targeting...
Great Bend's Park School making the most of $18,000 fundraiser last spring
Park Elementary students and staff had a unique beginning to the school year on Aug. 14. At 11:06 that morning, the school was notified by Kansas Gas Service of a possible gas leak in the vicinity of the school. During Wednesday's USD 428 Board of Education Luncheon at the school, Principal Kelsey Sciacca was able to laugh about the incident, especially the successful effort to evacuate first-year kindergartners eating lunch.
Lawmakers are home to ask voters: How about another term?
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is off for the campaign season, as lawmakers from one of the most chaotic and unproductive legislative sessions in modern times try to persuade voters to keep them on the job. The House Republicans led the tumult — painstakingly electing their speaker in a bitter...
BERAN: 4-H enrollment time
October 6-12 is an exciting time as 4-H families across the nation celebrate National 4-H Week! Per the National 4-H website, 4-H was established as Youth Clubs in 1902 with agricultural after-school clubs focused on particular ag products such as tomatoes or corn. In 1912, these groups were referred to as 4-H Clubs in recognition of the clover pin developed in 1910. The passage of the Smith-Lever Act in 1914 created the Cooperative Extension System at USDA and nationalized 4-H. By 1914, 4-H Clubs were formed and the clover emblem was adopted. The Cooperative Extension System is a partnership of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture within the USDA, more than 100 land-grant universities and more than 3000 county offices across the nation, including all 105 counties in Kansas. Cooperative Extension combines the expertise and resources of federal, state, and local governments to meet the need for research, knowledge, and educational programs. In 4-H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us.
Police: Kan. high school student made threat to shoot up school dance
SALINA—Police in Salina and officials with USD 305 are investigating an alleged threat about a shooting at school dance and have made an arrest. On Saturday evening, the Salina Police Department became aware of a threat made against Central High School via social media, according to a media release from Salina Police.
Hoover throws for 356 yards, three TDs; Jayhawks drop fourth-straight
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Josh Hoover threw for 356 yards and three touchdowns, JP Richardson returned a second-half punt 89 yards for the go-ahead score, and TCU pulled away to beat Kansas 38-27 on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium. Jack Bech had 131 yards receiving and two touchdowns, and...
🎙Post Podcast: Tyler Morton with Juvenile Services
Hear this week's County Edition show with Eagle Media's Mike Courson and Prevention Advocate Tyler Morton with 20th Judicial District's Juvenile Services that aired Sept. 26, 2024. The County Edition program airs every Thursday at 11:05 a.m. on 1590 KVGB & 95.5 FM.
Kansas woman accused of starting house fire
SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement and fire officials investigating a fire at a Kansas home have made an arrest. Just before 5:30p.m. Thursday, crews were dispatched to a reported house fire at 716 SW Polk Street in Topeka, according to department spokesperson Rosie Nichols. First arriving units found heavy fire and smoke coming from the rear of a multi-unit residential building.
Panther runners finish 28th at Rim Rock Farm Classic
Most of the 43 teams running in Saturday's Crimson race at Rim Rock Farm just outside of Lawrence had some spare runners. Great Bend, with just five athletes in the mix, scored 711 points to finish 28th overall. Class 3A contender Holcomb won the race with 115 points, followed by Wamego with 169 points. Dodge City edged Buhler 274-276 for third.
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