Wheeler Eyes Kansas House Run For District 123
Former Finney County attorney John P. Wheeler announced plans to file as a Republican candidate for Kansas House District 123. He named Tom Walker as campaign treasurer and expressed belief in his experience to serve citizens and the state, noting the current legislature’s stalemate. Wheeler served five terms as county attorney before retiring in 2012 and now aims to bring his background to Topeka.
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Prairie chicken on rebound raises questions on future impact
The lesser prairie chicken population has risen about 50 percent since 2013 due to increased rainfall in western Kansas and adjacent areas in Colorado New Mexico Texas and Oklahoma. Gov. Sam Brownback and Kansas Farm Bureau officials note rain as a key factor while scientists consider long term habitat concerns and regulatory status. See Lesser, Page A5.
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Brownback Discusses Water During Kansas Tour
Gov. Sam Brownback halted in Hugoton for a two day agricultural visit and spoke at the Stevens County Legislative Update on extending the Ogallala Aquifer. He planned to join the Kansas Water Authority in Hutchinson to discuss a 50 year water vision and basin based goals.
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State drought persists despite rainfall gains
Kansas drought remains in place with western areas five inches behind for recovery and some northeast zones still lacking beneficial rain. Diane Knowles of the Kansas Water Office spoke at the Environmental Conference about El Nino bringing future moisture and how drought status is tracked by rainfall, soil moisture, and vegetation data.
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