How bad was the 2022 drought? For these 7 Kansas communities, it was the driest on record
It might not rain much in Healy. But if it does, it’s Steve Fenster’s job to know about it.
January 2023
Read MoreHow bad was the 2022 drought? For these 7 Kansas communities, it was the driest on record
Could abortion become a local government issue?
WICHITA, Kansas — Kansas joins a handful of states debating the power of local governments to restrict abortion. Legislation proposed this week seeks to give local governments the authority to ban abortion.
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2/3 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 egg ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup flour ¼ teaspoon salt 6 Tablespoons whipping cream 10 oz. milk chocolate candy bars, broken in small pieces 2 cups miniature marshmallows Combine butter and sugar; add egg and vanilla, beat well.
Prairie Doc Perspective: Not all that forgets is dementia
Frequently, my patients will come to a visit and bring up a major concern: “Doc, I think I might have dementia; my memory seems to be slipping.” They might give examples of having difficulty finding words, forgetting people’s names, or just feeling like their thinking is slower. Many of them know a family member who had dementia, and they are worried.
What older americans need to know about taking Paxlovid
A new coronavirus variant is circulating, the most transmissible one yet. Hospitalizations of infected patients are rising. And older adults represent nearly 90% of U.S. deaths from covid-19 in recent months, the largest portion since the start of the pandemic.
Railer boys drop game in triple OT
DODGE CITY — The Newton High School boys’ basketball team made some progress, but still couldn’t come away with a win at the 80th Dodge City Tournament of Champions Saturday at United Wireless Arena. The Railers fell to host Dodge City 58-56 in triple overtime.
Area basketball roundup
PREP GIRLS Hillsboro Trojan Classic Clay Ctr. 44, Remington 39 HILLSBORO — Held to 21.6 percent shooting, 11.1 in the second half, the Remington Bronco girls fell to Clay Center 48-41 Saturday in the fifth-place game of the Hillsboro Trojan Classic.
Proctor no gamble for Hesston in win
HILLSBORO — Jake Proctor put on a show for the Hesston Swathers faithful Saturday night in the finals of the Hillsboro Trojan Classic, scoring 32 points in a 59-36 win over the Remington Broncos. Proctor finished 11 of 17 from the field, including two of three from 3-point range.
Kansas is a rare state without a long-COVID clinic, leaving some patients far from specialists
It’s been over two years since Barry Guyer came down with COVID-19. “(I) was just out in the harvest field.
Building with food
A handful of teens took on an interesting challenge Jan. 21 at Newton Public Library, building small construction projects with alternative building supplies.