Emerald ash borer found in Douglas County brings quarantine
The emerald ash borer has been detected in Douglas County after suspect larvae were found on a trap tree in Eudora on September 30. The discovery triggers an emergency quarantine, adding Douglas to a growing list of counties and states under EAB restrictions on ash trees, green lumber, firewood and other woody materials.
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Garden Variety Quarantine Limits Movement of Firewood
The quarantine restricts movement of garden variety wood and ash trees. Firewood must be kiln dried or debarked and carry the USDA logo to move out of the area with oversight by KDA and USDA-APHIS-PPQ. Trap trees in Eu dora are being removed this fall to test for EAR larvae with local and federal officials coordinating. Residents with suspected Emerald Ash Borer outside the quarantine should contact KDA.
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Granny Basketball Opens Doors for Women Over 50 in Kansas
In the early 1970s Title IX opened opportunities for girls' sports, and now 58-year-old Clark leads Kansas Granny Basketball, the state’s first league for women over 50. Since August, learn-to-play sessions at Holcom Park host biweekly practices, with 12 committed players aiming for at least three five-player teams across a six-on-six format inspired by 1920s rules.
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Kansas Granny Basketball Holds Fifth Practice at Holcom Park
The Kansas Grayhawkers prepare for an Oct 24 exhibition game as fifth of six practices runs 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Holcom Park Recreation Center. Players urged to attend though uniforms may not arrive in time, per Clark.
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Medicaid expansion sparks cross party debate in Kansas
The dispute centers on whether expanding Medicaid under the ACA will worsen waitlists for Home and Community Based Services HCBS. Sebelius calls the expansion separate and beneficial, while Brownback argues funds are limited and should not shift from elderly disabled HCBS. Peter Hancock notes the clash in his Statehouse Live column.
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Lost dog Chewy found safe after burglary search
Lawrence family cheer as Chewy the Yorkshire Terrier, missing after a Oct burglary, is found near Days Inn. Professional tracker Stephanie Avila and a bloodhound led to a trap setup. a sighting at 730 Iowa St. culminated in Chewy's rescue by Aaron and Katrina Johnson for their 14 year old daughter McKinzie.
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Commerce seeks permanent Kansas secretary nominee
The administration has no time frame for announcing a nominee and has not disclosed how many candidates have been interviewed. The Department of Commerce in Kansas runs a 113 million dollar budget with incentive and workforce programs. Former Secretary Pat George resigned in July to become president and CEO of Valley Hope Association. George Hansen, named by Brownback, withdrew before the confirmation hearing over potential family conflicts with the department.
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