Dry conditions fuel dangerous grass fires across western Kansas
The region faces persistent drought and windy, hot days that heighten fire risk. A Stanton County grass fire scorched about 60 square miles, destroying buildings and prompting evacuations while a Cowley County man died from related injuries earlier this month. Officials urge no open burning and caution against discarded cigarettes, barbecues, or lawn mower sparks as drought persists and precipitation remains below normal.
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Quotes on cropland tax law and Stanton County grass fire
Online readers criticize the cropland valuation reform as causing state budget strain affecting schools and students while Vaughn Sorenson, Stanton County emergency management coordinator, recalls community involvement aiding a large grass fire in Stanton County.
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Open fuel future hinges on shared ideas and innovation
A commentary argues energy choices threaten life quality as oil and nuclear debates stall. It urges practical shifts beyond coal and oil, cites Japan radiation fears and Libya’s crisis, and champions open public collaboration similar to Internet innovation to speed cleaner energy methods. It notes high stakes for economy, environment, and daily life.
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Artist builds Wings Over Haiti to aid 43 children
Jonathan Nash Glynn, a New York artist, flew to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake with 15 gallons of fuel and no landing plan. He delivered morphine and surgical supplies for 19 days, then founded Wings Over Haiti raising about $100,000 for food water and a school in Croix des Bouquets. Two partners, Melissa McMullan and Shad St Louis, run the project from New York and port Jefferson Station, aiming to build a self-sustaining community with a new school, a medical center, and farmland.
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Debating a Need for War in Libya
Cal Thomas questions Obama’s Libya intervention, contrasting 2002 comments on Iraq with today’s push to oust Muammar Gaddafi. He raises concerns about a humanitarian pretext, the role of the UN versus Congress, and the risk of a power vacuum aiding terrorist groups.
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