Brownback plans prairie chicken propagation draws mixed reaction
Conservationists greeted Gov. Brownback's push to raise and release lesser prairie chickens with skepticism. Biologists warn pea-reared birds struggle in the wild while officials cite habitat loss, drought, and costs. The plan, discussed at a Dodge City agribusiness event, aims to study propagation with potential energy-industry funding.
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Randy Rodgers
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
Kansas
Jennison
Rodgers
Fish and Wildlife Service
Brownback
Texas
Mike Hayden
Wildlife and Parks
Garden City student Jayme Flowers earns national rodeo berth
Garden City high school rider Jayme Flowers reaches the NHSFR national Barrel Racing field with 102.5 points, later scoring 103 to rise to fourth in state standings. The NHSFR draws 1,500 contestants from 42 states five Canadian provinces and Australia with over 200,000 in prizes and 350,000 in scholarships. Jayme trains since age five under family support and aims to join a college rodeo team, possibly at Garden City Community College.
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Garden City
States
Providences
Australia
NHSFR
Rock Springs
Wyo
Jayme
Garden City Community College
Jayme Flowers
Nhsra.org
Tri For God Kids Triathlon Draws Garden City Families
A Bible Christian Church event in Finnup Park brings 382 participants to a youth triathlon. Families like the Rosens cheer their children Moses and Matthew as they race the zoo course, praising effort, teamwork, and faith in a first time event with medals for all.
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Stacy
God
Bible Christian Church
Garden City
Moses
Matthew
Mathew
Finnup Park
Scott
Amanda Rosen
Scott Rosen
Emanda Rosen
Mikial
Wheat estimate lowered again in Kansas crop forecast
Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service lowers state wheat forecast by nine million bushels to 235 million with average yield at 28 bushels per acre, the lowest since 1995. Western districts show 22.5 bushels per acre, while production still expected to exceed last year's dismal harvest.
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Kansas
Kansas Agricultural Statistics Service
USDA
KASS
Youths at Garden City flea market boost community vibe
Visitors at a Garden City flea market browsed baked goods and chatted as a triathlon themed event drew a crowd. Vendors offered self defense devices like stun guns and baton guns, sparking discussion on safety and community ties. Debra Brungardt promoted devices while Jamie Johnson praised the gathering for regional exposure and togetherness.
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Zoo
Debra Brungardt
Brungardt
Kansas
Jamie Johnson
Penny
Tripp
Maya
Johnson
Garden City
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Nhsra Tv.com
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