Kansas winter wheat thriving in mild winter boost
Kansas wheat looks healthy as 2 percent of the crop is lost to winter weather and 55 percent is rated good with 14 percent excellent. Planted acreage rose 1 percent to 10.1 million, outpacing national reductions, though farmers caution that conditions can still change before June harvest.
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KCC halts gas shutdown in southwest Kansas
The Kansas Corporation Commission halted the planned disconnection of nearly 40 natural gas customers and set a public hearing for April 11. Midwest Energy sought emergency relief after ONEOK detected elevated hydrogen sulfide gas in gathering lines, affecting Finney Kearny Haskell Hamilton and Scott counties.
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County to launch development push with two leaders
Kearny County will start an economic development effort March 28 led by Dennis Jones and Ralph Goodnight. Jones will become director of operations and special projects while Goodnight, longtime Lakin mayor, would be county director of development if the motion passes.
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Newcomer Corey Becker Challenges Incumbent Jay Powers for Holcomb Board
Corey Becker, a first time candidate, faces Holcomb USD 363 Board of Education position 1 against incumbent Jay Powers on April 5. Becker previously served as Finney County deputy from 1989 to 1994 and as Holcomb assistant fire chief from 1986 to 1989, citing a need for change after the district hired new superintendent Skip Landis. His family includes wife Pam and children Sarah, Tyler, and several stepdaughters.
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Corey Becker Candidate Awaits Trial Date
Corey Becker of Holcomb USD 363 faces a misdemeanor domestic battery charge from October 17, 2004, with a court record stating he allegedly made physical contact with his ex wife Tyra Becker in a rude or angry manner. Becker, 40, maintains innocence and says the trial date will come after the election.
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