Snow's uncertain benefits for crops in area
Kansas experts note snow may provide moisture for wheat and soils but amounts vary with snow type and wind. Heavier wet snow can yield about a half inch water per half foot, while powdery snow offers little relief. Climatologist Mary Knapp says benefits will be slow release and not enough to alter drought, but a wet March helps and April outlook remains neutral.
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Kansas teen cell phone ban takes effect next year
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius signed a law restricting cell phone use for learners, farm, and restricted licenses, raising the minimum age for an unrestricted license to 17. The rule starts Jan 1, 2010, making Kansas the 49th state with graduated licenses. Texting and video devices are banned for teens with certain permits until age 16½, with limited emergency use allowed.
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Winter snow brings heavy drifts to downtown area
Downtown stores kept lights on and doors open as foot-high snow drifts blocked entrances. Citizens, including Jazmin Camacho and husband Arturo Saucedo, waited off work and enjoyed hot drinks and enchiladas at Las Margaritas while city crews plowed streets through the day.
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Sebelius Signs Ultrasound Law In Kansas Abortions
Governor Kathleen Sebelius signed a Kansas measure requiring abortion providers to offer patients access to ultrasound images or fetal heartbeat sounds at least 30 minutes before an abortion. The law takes effect July 1 and makes Kansas the 13th state with such a requirement.
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