It’s hard to believe we are actually close to the time of year when the temperatures starts to cool down. The good thing is the cool temps are what tall fescue thrives in! So, if your tall fescue lawn has thinned out over the years fall is a great time to overseed. Use the following information if you plan to overseed this fall.
The Kansas secretary of state’s office said a recount of the abortion amendment vote in nine counties only changed about 60 votes. The final numbers on the recount published by the secretary of state’s office show the hand recount of 556,364 votes in nine counties increased votes in favor of the amendment by six and reduced the votes against the amendment by 57.
TOPEKA — Patients facing mental health crises are waiting in a Wichita hospital hallway because psychiatric wards are full. Inmates in the Sedgwick County Jail wait up to a year to get transferred to the Larned State Hospital simply for evaluations.
The Kansan Staff FRISCO, Texas — With the Texas League season coming down the home stretch, the Wichita Wind Surge was handed a setback, falling to the Frisco RoughRiders 4-3 in 10 innings Tuesday to open a six-game series at Riders Field. Aaron Zavala hit an RBI single for Frisco in the ninth inning to tie the game.
About voter fraud There appeared a news article in the August 18, 2022 Newton Kansan, about vote recounts in the August 2 primary. It was mostly actual news, but in the continuation on page A6 the following paragraph was included.
In early August, a Nebraska prosecutor charged a mother and daughter with violating the state’s ban on abortion after 20 weeks. That ban was passed in 2010, but didn’t go into effect until the Supreme Court’s ruling earlier this year overturning Roe V. Wade.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Speak, but don’t shout. Look past what annoys you and refuse to allow anger to consume you. Focus on what you can achieve, and work hard to get things done. Celebrate your accomplishments.
Dear Doctors: I got COVID-19, which wasn’t too bad. But now I’ve got long COVID. I’m exhausted all the time, my heart races and I’ve got brain fog. It’s derailing my life. I saw on the news that the method for treating scuba divers with the bends works for long COVID. Is this true? Can I get it?
HALSTEAD — The Halstead High School cross country teams are set for improvement in the upcoming season. Steve Crist begins his second year as the Dragons’ coach.
HESSTON — With six returning letterwinners back, the Hesston High School volleyball team is seeking to have another strong season. Jason Peters begins his 18th season as head coach for the Swathers.