Old World bluestem invades Kansas pastures
Kansas State University scientists, including Grass Harmoney at the Hays ARS, warn Old World bluestem may overrun plains grasslands. Once established, the invasive grass spreads rapidly due to aggressive growth and drought tolerance, turning pastures into biodiversity wastelands. It originated from Asia and Europe and was once planted to rehabilitate dust bowls and control erosion.
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Kansas State University Agricultural Research Center
Hays
Plains
Kansas
Asia
Europe
Great Plains
K-State
Invasive Old World Bluestem Threatens Kansas Prairies
Oklahoma State University experts warn Old World bluestem invades southern plains pastures by altering soils and outcompeting native grasses. Rancher Randy Rodgers fights it with herbicide and manual clearing, while Harmoney notes exponential spread and potential quarantines. Kansas faces loss of tallgrass and wildlife habitats if unchecked.
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Great Plains
Nebraska
Hickman
Kansas
Randy Rodgers
Rodgers
Rush County
Harmoney
Hays
KU vaccination drive grows as students upload proof
KU reports just over half of its eligible students uploaded vaccination proof amid a drive offering prizes totaling about 235000 dollars. KU officials expect a rise in uploads and vaccinations as classes begin, while Douglas County records 36.5 new daily cases on a 14 day average and 749 active infections.
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Douglas County
Dan Partridge
Lawrence-Douglas County
Barcomb-Peterson
Apple
University
Santiago Patino
Eureka
COVID
Health Department
Journal-World
Lawrence
Journal- World
Moran Moran Calls for War Declarations Over Authorizations
Kansas Senator Moran argues for constitutional declarations of war rather than authorizations for military force. He cites past votes on Afghanistan and Iraq, reflects on U.S. withdrawal from Kabul, criticizes Biden administration planning, and warns of a potential Taliban haven with looming hunger and humanitarian needs. Moran notes veterans face higher hotlines and urges cautious use of military power.
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Iraq
United States
Kabul
Donald Trump
Joe Biden
Washington, D.C
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Douglas County weighs noncongregate shelter plan for homelessness
A proposed health order would fund hotel and college dormitory space to house homeless or exposed residents for isolation. The plan, backed by Unified Command and health officials, aims to reduce congregate risk while spanning shelter capacity and quarantine needs. The measure would use FEMA or ARPA funds where possible and takes effect Sept 9 with a county commission meeting set for Wednesday at the courthouse.
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Housing and Human Services
Unified Command
Lawrence Douglas County
Douglas County
Commission
Karrey Britt
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
American Rescue Plan Act
ARPA
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