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Habitat accepting applications Habitat for Humanity of Harvey County will be accepting applications for their 2023 home through Sept. 30.
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Harvey county to recount two Aug. 2 primary races
A partial recount of votes in the Aug. 2 primary will occur in Kansas - with two races being recounted in a limited number of counties across the state.
K-State economist studies potential impact of space weather on farming
K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN – Among the many issues farmers must balance when planting or harvesting crops, one would think that the sun’s energy is not one of those. Terry Griffin thinks differently.
the garden: Finding the best tomato
If you ventured out to the Harvey County Fair on Sunday afternoon you may have noticed some tomatoes that have been cut up and available for sampling. This was the Harvey County Master Gardener Tomato Tasting Table. We grow test varieties from Kansas State University and invite people to sample them and tell us their preference by taste. This year’s most selected tomato was “Celebrity”.
‘Blood from stone’: Kansas Court of Appeals examines endless probation for poor people
TOPEKA — A defense attorney asked the Kansas Court of Appeals on Tuesday to reject the basis for subjecting a woman to a lifetime of probation because she can’t afford to pay restitution for her crimes.
Starbucks asks labor board to halt union votes temporarily
Starbucks on Monday asked the National Labor Relations Board to temporarily suspend all union elections at its U.S. stores, citing allegations from a board employee that regional NLRB officials improperly coordinated with union organizers.
Elvis death anniversary increases tourism at his birthplace
TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — The Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum in Tupelo, Mississippi, has welcomed an increasing number of visitors as fans commemorate the 45th anniversary of Presley’s death and a new movie reawakens international interest in the singer.
NBA schedule won’t have games on Election Day this year
The NBA will be off on Election Day. The league’s schedule for the coming season will have all 30 teams playing on Nov.
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Dear Doctors: I was diagnosed with inactive lupus six years ago and put on Plaquenil (chemical name hydroxychloroquine). Since lupus is an autoimmune disorder, should I avoid products that may boost the immune system? Does diet play a role? I may never get rid of lupus, but I want to prevent it from becoming worse.