Winter wheat at risk as arctic blast hits Kansas
An arctic blast with subzero temps and high winds sweeps across Kansas threatening drought stressed winter wheat. Eastern counties receive heavy snow while western areas stay dry, giving little moisture for dormancy break and spring planting. Kansas State University wheat specialist Jim Shroyer warns of potential winter kill and erosion as soil cools rapidly. Wheat grower Roger Beesley notes slim prospects for his 1300 acres.
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Kansas Plains
Kansas
Kansas State University
Jim Shroyer
Roger Beesley
Zumba Instructor Turns Obesity Challenge Into Fitness Class
Jacqueline Hinojosa- Aldana teaches a 6:15 pm Monday Zumba session beside the Aldana horse racetrack shed near Maple Street and VFW Road. The 32 year old, inspired by a New York Zumba ad, started after watching TV, ordered videos, and became certified in Denver.
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Maple Street
VFW Road
Jacqueline Hinojosa- Aldana
Aldana
Hinojosa-Aldana
New York
Hinojosa- Aldana
Denver
Census shows big gains for minorities across states
US census estimates indicate racial minorities contributed about 85 percent of population growth in the past decade with Hispanics driving gains in states gaining House seats. Multi racial Americans rose about 20 percent to over 5 million, as redistricting data head to states like New Jersey Mississippi Virginia and Louisiana.
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Washington
New Jersey
Mississippi
Virginia
Louisiana
E. Mark Braden
Republican National Committee
Arkansas
Indiana
Iowa
Maryland
Texas
Florida
Arizona
Nevada
Georgia
Washington State
Michigan
Rural air subsidies test resolve to cut spending
Washington lawmakers push to end the essential air service program that subsidizes flights to about 150 small and remote communities. Senator McCain proposes eliminating the $200 million program amid conservative efforts to shrink federal spending.
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Washington
Congress of Conservatives
John McCain
R-Ariz
Senate
Muscle Shoals
Ala
Pelican
Alaska
Weather Forecast Tonight and Friday Outlook
Tonight will be clear with a low of 6 degrees. Friday brings partly sunny skies with a high of 44 and a low of 20. Details on page A8.
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Rachael Gray
Ram
Jacqueline Hinojosa-Aldana
Zumba
Garden City Family
Ely
Nev
Thief River Falls
Minn
Transportation Department
Laurie Sisk
Telegr
Schwieterman Inc
Chicago
Annie's
Garden City Co-op
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