Lions welcome four males and one female at Lee Richardson Zoo
Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City announces the birth of five African lion cubs four males and one female debuts May 17. Razi and Amali parents, cub names to be chosen by public vote with deadline July 6. Names will be selected by zoo staff and the male cubs guided by Razi for the female’s name. Conservation and education remain highlighted goals of the zoo.
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Garden City
Repeal of tax breaks sparks debate on tax hike
Online comment from GCTelegram readers reacting to a Kansas tax story questions a 470 million tax increase and argues the free ride on income tax for over 330 000 businesses created a billion dollar shortfall. Finney County economic official warns of added sales tax hurting voters.
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Kansas
Finney County Economic Development Corporation
Bob Kreutzer
FCEDC
Letters to the Editor Policy and Contact
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Water pricing and lawns in California drought debate
Peter Funt examines how drought on the Central Coast fosters yard renovations, high bills, and ethical questions about water use. Wealthier neighborhoods like Rancho Santa Fe resist limits while pricing and rationing emerge as potential solutions, with long term shifts toward conservation and changing lawn aesthetics.
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California
Jerry Brown
Rancho Santa Fe
Haley calls for removal of Confederate flag from Statehouse grounds
Washington Post columnist Kathleen Parker reports that South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley urged the General Assembly to remove the Confederate Battle Flag from the Statehouse grounds. She argues the flag symbolizes racism, notes the Charleston church massacre as turning point, and urges a two thirds legislative vote to remove it. The column reflects on heritage, reconciliation, and the need for unity in the Deep South.
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South Carolina General Assembly
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America
Deep South
Land as lifeblood of Kansas farmers and ranchers
An ode to soil stewardship in Kansas, contrasting ancestral ties to land with modern farming. It stresses land as sacred, a multi generational heritage, and a promise to pass property to children while preserving soil, crops, and livestock for future generations.
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Kansas
John Schlageck, Kansas Farm Commentator Acknowledged
John Schlageck, a leading agriculture commentator in Kansas, is noted for his rural background and decades of farming experience in northwest Kansas shaping his writing and insights. His work reflects breadth of knowledge and dedication to agricultural issues.
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John Schlageck
Kansas
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