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November 2022
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Climate change threatens the Great Plains, but bison may hold a key to resilience
MANHATTAN — The prairie of the Great Plains evokes a certain image: A vast expanse of grasses stretching as far as the horizon. And you can see plenty of those grasses swaying in the breeze along Interstate 70 through the Flint Hills.
Brighten the holidays with colorful plants
Garden centers, florists and grocery stores are filling their shelves with a variety of holiday plants; a sure sign the holidays are approaching. This is the time of year to give, receive or fill your home with colorful poinsettias, Christmas cactus, cyclamen, and other holiday plants. Extend their beauty and longevity with proper care.
Hearing loss common in farming, can be prevented
MANHATTAN — Natural hearing loss comes with age, but exposure to a loud environment -- common in agriculture -- can cause noise-induced hearing loss, said a pair of Kansas State University safety experts.
In the garden: Wood ashes add little benefit
I recently had a large tree removed from my yard and it brought back some memories of my dad and I cutting firewood. Growing up, we heated by wood stove at my house.
Hesston Road project slowed over quality issue
A project to resurface Hesston Road all the way from Newton to the McPherson County line has hit another snag. This time, in the city of Hesston during the final phase of the project.
Kansas women struggle to enter the workforce because of lack of child care and pay gap
TOPEKA — Kansas women need pay equity and more help with child care, a women’s advocacy group said after compiling feedback from hundreds of women around the state. United WE, an nonprofit organization dedicated to improving women’s economic and social status, partnered with the League of Kansas Municipalities to set up seven town hall discussions from June to August.
Byrd II helps take up leadership mantle for Threshers
Bethel opens KCAC play with narrow win over Friends By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan WICHITA — When NAIA All-American Jaylon Scott headed east to NCAA… Login to continue reading Login…
Big run gets Friends past Bethel women
Peete posts double-double for Threshers By Mark Schnabel Newton Kansan WICHITA — The Bethel College women’s basketball team gave up a run at the end… Login to continue reading Login…
Sports briefs
Thunder goalie takes honors SHREWSBURY, N.J. — Wichita Thunder goalie Evan Buitenhuis has been named the ECHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending… Login to continue reading Login…