Man Walks 2,185 Mile Appalachian Trail After Near-Fatal Knee Infections
Luke Weaver, 24, began his trek on May 15 after graduating from North Central Kansas Technical School Beloit. He finished last week, walking 14 states from Georgia to Maine to prove he could regain mobility after a severe knee infection and nine surgeries.
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Wheat forecast sparks worry among Kansas farmers
Farmers in Douglas County report delayed winter wheat planting due to late harvests for corn and soybeans. Lloyd Wulfkuhle, 72, near Lawrence recalls the nine lives of wheat and says it’s too early to predict yields. He planted about 300 acres last fall and notes sprouting depended on warmer weather to come.
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Protesters rally against religious freedom bill in Topeka
About 250 people gathered outside the Statehouse to oppose House Bill 2453 which would allow Kansans to cite religious belief to deny services to same sex couples. Speakers including Rev. Peter Luckey called the bill discriminatory and harmful. The measure passed the House last week but stalled in the Senate.
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