Why confused on wind?
I read about the recent County Commissioners meeting and a report from the Planning and Zoning Director about their recent meeting. A possible wind farm was discussed. I wish I had been there to hear the discussion.
July 2022
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TICK-BORNE ILLNESSES INCREASING IN THE UNITED STATES
Dear Doctors: Is it just me, or does it seem like a lot more people are getting diseases from ticks? We just heard about a lady who lives not too far from here who died from a tick bite. It gave her Powassan virus, which I’d never heard of before. What is that? Is it as common as Lyme disease?
Roe is overturned. Here’s what that means for abortion in Kansas
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, in a decision overturning the nearly 50-year-old case of Roe v. Wade, ruled that it’s up to each state to determine what, if any, restrictions to impose on abortion access.
Topeka man tells judge he will defend himself from charges in Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol
TOPEKA — A Topeka man who faces federal charges for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S.
McPherson daycare provider arrested, business closed
A Mcpherson daycare provider was arrested, and her business closed by KDHE, this week. Tracy Barr, 47, and owner of Golden Explorers at 722 E.
Amish cook: Good memories of cooking for Daniel
When I first began writing articles for Kevin eight years ago, I was given this sticker “The Amish Cook”. Now I don’t consider myself an outstanding cook. I’m just a common Amish lady who enjoys cooking for her family or whoever needs a bite to eat.
Grocery bill high? K-State expert shares tips on cutting costs
MANHATTAN – If you’ve gasped at the grocery store checkout line recently, you’re probably not alone. Inflation has hit American’s dinner table and it’s been painfully obvious on food eaten at home where consumers paid 11.9% more in May 2022 compared to May 2021, according to the U.S.
Congressman asked Trump for presidential pardon of four Kansas federal lawmakers
TOPEKA — Outgoing U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks, who championed Donald Trump’s baseless claims of 2020 election fraud, asked the White House to pardon four members of the Kansas congressional delegation for joining challenges of presidential election results in swing states.
Walmart wants lower property taxes, but the Kansas Supreme Court pushes back
The Kansas Supreme Court on Friday dealt a blow to what’s known as dark story theory, an idea used by big box retailers to reduce their property taxes. The decision reversed a previous ruling in favor of Walmart’s argument that its properties in Johnson County were overtaxed by tens of millions of dollars.
Sand Creek Summer Daze set to open
Fans of Encanto, and baseball, will want to be in Athletic Park July 7 for the opening of the Sand Creek Summer Daze Festival. The Newton The Newton Mid-Kansas Symphony Orchestra will be playing to those fan groups in their opening night concert at 7 p.m.