Odor monitoring planned for large Leoti hog farm
State approval for Maple Creek Farms creates the biggest swine operation in Kansas with a requirement to monitor air quality. KDHE officials say testing is still under development while critics urge strong data quality controls. Studies in Minnesota and Missouri cited show hydrogen sulfide and ammonia concerns near large pig operations.
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Craig Volland
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Renville County
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Seesaw Week Weather Forecast Hits Southwest Kansas
National Weather Service in Dodge City projects a 20 to 25 degree record low tonight matching Friday. Temperatures climb to the high 60s later this week as mild air returns. Gar den City sprinkler owner Dallas McMurphy warns homeowners to drain systems to avoid pipe and water contamination risks and costly vacuum breaker replacements. See Freezing Page A2.
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SRS apologizes for delays in child support payments
In Topeka the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services says centralized processing of child support payments has caused about a three day delay for thousands of Kansas families. The center, opened last week with 50 staff, processed four million dollars and plans to hire more to reduce delays. some Wichita notices were incorrect though payments were right.
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Battle of the titans in Jayhawk showdown Memorial Stadium clash
Garden City and Butler County, top Kansas Jayhawk Conference powers, meet at Memorial Stadium with Garden City seeking home revenge and Butler County aiming to defend two straight NJCAA titles as No. 1 and No. 2 teams clash under lights with strong playoff implications.
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Bob Larson
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Troy Morrell
el Dorado
Morrell
Damien Schinnerer
Garden City Community College
Marsden
Remodel Opens at Grant County History Museum in Ulysses
The Grant County Historical Society and Museum in Ulysses announces completion of a 2 1/2 year renovation at 300 E Oklahoma Ave. An open house will be held Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. Ginger Anthony, longtime museum director, recalls seeking 35000 to start the project in 1998 and notes the exhibit scope expanded beyond the initial plan. [Note: The article references individuals Phillip Hammond and Larry Britton and mentions Native American displays as the original exhibit.]
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Grant County Historical Society and Museum
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Phillip Hammond
Ulysses
Larry Britton
Montrose
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