Drought devastates 2400 acre corn crop in Kansas
North Lawrence farmer Pat Ross declares his 2400 acre corn crop beyond saving as drought and extreme heat reduce yields to near zero. Rainfall totals remain far below average, while state and federal agencies declare drought disaster areas impacting about 150000 Kansas farmers.
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Nunemaker-Ross Farms
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Lawrence
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South Lawrence
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Kansas
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Adrian Polanski
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Douglas County
Federal panel backs Kansas biosecurity lab plan
A National Research Council subcommittee released a report evaluating three options for a National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan Kansas. It found adequate biosecurity protections even if the project is scaled back and urged deeper analysis before a final decision.
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National Research Council
United States
Kansas
Manhattan
Kansas State University
DHS
Plum Island
N.Y
Terry McEilwain
Kansas River receives national water trails designation
Kansas River earns national designation as a National Water Trails site with U S Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and Governor Sam Brownback attending a news conference in Manhattan The move will fund signage directing boat and canoe access along the Kaw and promote the river as a recreation resource Two other Kansas conservation efforts include a 6 million Tallgrass Prairie visitor center and headquarters at Strong City co managed by the National Park Service and Nature Conservancy Both initiatives tie to Obama's America’s Great Outdoors plan and aim to reconnect Americans with the outdoors
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U.S. Interior
Ken Salazar
Sam Brownback
Kansas River
Laura Calwell
Mauvial Uloig Nation
Linda Craghead
Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
Salazar
Brownback
Flint Hills Discovery Center
Manhattan
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Strong City
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Kathleen Sebelius
National Park Service
Nature Conservancy
Tallgrass Prai
Rie
Barack Obama
Obama
White House
Warming back up High 96 forecast today
The forecast calls for a return to warmth with a high near 96 degrees. Skies are expected mostly sunny with hot afternoon conditions. Local residents are urged to stay hydrated and seek shade during peak heat.
Eight Ottawa residents face life in prison in drug trafficking case
Federal prosecutors allege eight Ottawa residents may receive life sentences if convicted on new drug trafficking charges tied to prescription medications. The case expands on prior prosecutions and underscores ongoing federal efforts against prescription drug crimes.
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