Fight for Senate control narrows to five states
With six weeks left the battle for a Senate majority centers on Alaska North Carolina Colorado Iowa and Kansas plus two GOP paths. Republicans must net two of the five decisive states to claim 51 seats and control the chamber. The piece notes Pryor Landrieu and others facing GOP pressure, while runoffs and cross-state dynamics loom.
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Riverless Fest cheers eyes and wind riders
Judith Hebrlee describes hot air balloon riding as a different feeling and floating with the wind. Bud Hebrlee, a Garden City native with 40 years in ballooning, attends Balloon Classic whenever possible. He notes wind helps travel across Kansas from Garden City to Offerle, about 95 miles away, underscoring wind as friend and foe.
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Doctor of sports and medicine, Raehal Martin guides GCCC athletes
Raehal Martin, assistant athletic trainer at Garden City Community College, blends medical care with counseling for athletes. She emphasizes preventive ankle strengthening, ultrasound therapy, and recognizing the psychological impact of injuries while teaching anatomy and physiology. Martin, a Winfield native, pursued dual bachelor’s degrees at Wichita State and a master’s at Lindenwood, and now also teaches college success.
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