Bird racing builds lifetime friendships in Southwest Kansas
Garden City homing pigeon enthusiasts train birds to fly up to 500 miles daily. Daryl Hopkins, active since 1958, praises the sport and the loft return. He belongs to the Flying for Fun Homing Pigeon Club in Garden City, rivaling the Southwest Kansas Homing Pigeon Club in Dodge City with 15 active members.
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Hemp bill advances for a vote in Kansas House
The Kansas House approved advancing House Bill 2182 to final action to license hemp growers. Rep. Willie Dove noted optimism for passage while the Agriculture Department signaled limited support, favoring research at universities. A fiscal note estimates a 1.5 million dollar cost over the next two-year budget cycle.
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