Sunflower gets unusual extension on coal plant permit
Sunflower Electric Co will delay construction of its coal plant in western Kansas as the state issues an unusual stay to delay stricter pollution rules. The order by Robert Moser keeps the project in limbo while legal challenges proceed, drawing criticism from environmental groups like the Sierra Club. Proponents cite jobs and regional development, while opponents warn of pollution water use and surplus power for Colorado.
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Kansas City, Co
Sunflower Electric Co
Kansas
Robert Moser
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Kansas City Star
Sunflower
Health and Environment Department
Moser
Department
Miranda Myrick
Holcomb
Colorado
Cindy Hertel
Sierra Club
Hertel
Williams Stadium
Cimarron River
Parsons
Catie Days Competes At Scott County Fair
Tenyearold Catie from Van Hooten County Calif joins Scott City fair events with cupcakes and a duct tape shirt earning blue ribbons. She noted it is her first year at the fair as crowds enjoy beefiesta barbecue and an outlaw demolition derby despite hot Western Kansas weather.
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Scott County Fair
van Hooten County
Calif
Catie
Scott City
Kansas
Millie Dearden
Larry
Fair Board
Rick Kahl
Brownback seeks ideas to reform Ogallala aquifer rules
Gov. Sam Brownback told an Colby summit that outdated use it or lose it water requirements should be scrapped to extend the Ogallala Aquifer life in western Kansas. He warned irrigation demands and property rights must be balanced with local control and tech improvements as officials fear widespread economic damage if irrigation ends. The aquifer spans 174000 square miles across eight states and supports major agricultural industries.
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Ogallala
Kansas
Sam Brownback
Brownback
South Dakota
Nebraska
Wyoming
Colorado
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Texas
Topeka Capital Journal
Neal Gillespie
Stevens County
Brownie Wilson
Kansas Geological Survey
University of Kansas
Public input sought on fireworks display date in Garden City
Garden City officials and The Garden City Telegram seek public input on when to hold this year’s fireworks show south of the Finney County Fairgrounds. The event was postponed due to a county burn ban and Fourth of July firework restrictions amid drought. Three dates are under consideration: Aug 12 Mosaic concert, Veterans Day Nov 11, or White Lights Night Christmas Parade eve.
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Finney County Fairgrounds
Garden City
Kansas
Telegram
Dena Sattler
Burtis Motor
Sattler
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