Rains slow wheat harvest in Kansas as of weekend
The wheat harvest in south central Kansas was two thirds complete and 40 percent statewide, slowed by drought earlier in the year. USDA reports show 28 percent very poor or poor, 27 fair, 11 good, 1 excellent. rains delayed harvest but aided spring planted crops for fall. Corn 9 percent poor or very poor, 36 fair, 45 good, 10 excellent. sorghum 6 percent poor or very poor, 39 fair, 48 good, 7 excellent. soybeans 3 percent poor or very poor, 36 fair, 54 good, 7 excellent.
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Experts see limited effects from contraception ruling
Wichita business owner welcomes the Supreme Court decision allowing closely held private firms to avoid covering contraception under Obamacare. Experts say impact on employees is likely minor, with few changes to access while questions remain about implementations and accommodations.
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Moran says no US troops back to Iraq
Sen. Jerry Moran told Wichita Eagle editors he opposes sending American troops to Iraq to curb ISIS. He argued no path to success and noted the long sacrifice by those who worked for Iraq’s freedom. Moran recalled changing stance after meeting Condoleezza Rice during the 2003 invasion buildup.
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USPS renews push to cut window hours in Kansas
USPS expands meetings to roll back post office window hours across Kansas. Lebanon hosts a July 8 noon session at the American Legion Hall, with Lebanon’s hours dropping to four daily. Bazine and Bison meetings follow July 17 and 17, respectively, while overall rural offices anticipate savings of about 500 million annually amid a 1.87 billion second quarter loss. Northwest Kansas lists 15 remaining sites, including Kensington Portis Wilson Catharine Kirwin Logan Long Island Norcatur Paradise Prairie View Bird City Brewster.
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Miller highlighted at Stevens Park Concert Series
Guitarist Al Miller is the featured performer for the Stevens Park Concert Series in downtown Garden City at 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Miller performs originals standards and lesser known gems to engage listeners. The free concert is sponsored by the Garden City Recreation Commission and Garden City.
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Fifth Annual Flea Market at Lee Richardson Zoo
Booth space remains for the Fifth Annual Flea Market Art Craft and Antique Festival from 8 am to 2 pm on July 12 at Lee Richardson Zoo just south of the Finney County Historical Museum. Vendors call 272 3664 and donations for the patio sale help fund the museum.
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