Currently (excuse the pun), electric vehicles make up only about 1% of the car and light truck market in Kansas–but that will change. Even the climate denialism of President-elect Trump cannot stop it. His newfound friendship with Tesla CEO Elon Musk is sure to keep EV sales strong. Besides, a new Panasonic EV battery factory being built in DeSoto received the largest state tax incentive package in Kansas history– $2.5 billion.
You know when the winter country has arrived in Kansas because the sky at midday is a shade of blue that throbs with light but no warmth. The shameless trees are studded with diamonds that flare in the sunlight, the long grass is matted with snow, and the geese are lords of the frozen fields. The very ground sends a chill right up through your boots to squeeze your spirit in a grip that makes you long for the golden days of summer.
All across the state, Kansans have been enjoying or perhaps dealing with the snow for more than a week. I have heard countless people remark that there’s been more snow than we have had in years. It definitely feels like the longest snow streak we have had in the 12 years I have lived in Kansas.
Drones have rapidly evolved to provide many new services. News reports often have footage from overhead drones. More farmers are now using drones to manage their crops and herds, and even narrowly target spraying of weeds. U.S. law enforcement is using more drones at active crime scenes. And our scientists are using drones to accomplish tasks that would otherwise be nearly impossible
I used to spend quite a bit of time in western Kansas, rodeoing in my late teens and early 20s, then doing research and giving talks after I joined the faculty at Emporia State University in 1930. If I was going to Dodge City or Garden City or Liberal, I often traveled through Greensburg.
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Winter is a season that many of us cherish for its cozy moments by the fire and snow-draped landscapes. Yet, it also brings an increased risk of illnesses, with cold and flu season lurking at every turn. As we navigate these chilly months, prioritizing our health becomes essential.
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