Coming soon: Wind energy moratorium, public vote
The Harvey County Commission received a recommendation from the county planning and zoning board for a sixmonth moratorium on the permitting of wind energy projects during it Feb. 14 meeting.
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Railer boys sweep Salina South
SALINA — The Newton High School boys’ basketball team snapped a six-game losing streak, stopping Salina South 71-47 Tuesday in AV-CTL play in Salina. Newton picks up its second win of the season, doubling the wins of the previous season.
More on the China balloon episode: Much ado about very little
We have just exited Phase 2 of the balloon incident. In Phase 1, “Discovery,” the Biden administration went into action mode on finding that a Chinese “spy” balloon had crossed over half the US.
Olathe superintendent, GOP House members tangle overreasons for K-12 teacher vacancies
TOPEKA — The superintendent of Kansas’ second-largest school district Monday told a Kansas House education committee the social-media narrative portraying teachers as unprofessional and unworthy of respect was a prominent reason for resignations among classroom educators.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
District responding to shrinking enrollment Over the past few weeks, the USD 373 Board of Education has studied solutions for low enrollment. Projections show a continued declining enrollment trend in USD 373.
Railer bowlers split with Valley Center
The Newton High School bowling teams held their regular-season home finales Monday afternoon, splitting with Valley Center at Eastgate Lanes. The Railer girls edged Valley Center 1,647-1,627.
Keep Your Houseplants Safe from Cats
Growing houseplants when curious cats are in the house can be challenging. We want our cats to be safe and happy while keeping our houseplants intact. You can accomplish both with a few simple strategies.
Kansas lawmaker questions fairness of flat tax plan that would benefit state’s top earners
TOPEKA— Lawmakers on Tuesday debated the merits of a flat tax proposal that would lower revenues by an estimated $1.5 billion annually and disproportionately benefit the state’s wealthiest residents.
Area basketball roundup
Prep girls Central Kansas League Hillsboro 35, Halstead 32 HALSTEAD — The Halstead Dragon girls were ourscored 13-9 from the free throw line in a 35-32 loss to Hillsboro Friday in Central Kansas League play.
Spirit AeroSystems backs KCC reform bill in quest to bring competitive electric rates to Kansas
TOPEKA — A Spirit AeroSystems executive pleaded with the Kansas Senate to dramatically reform membership and operations of the Kansas Corporation Commission based on an assertion the three-member regulatory body was beholden to interests of utility companies to the detriment of consumers.