Wheat gains buoy Kansas while drought threat lingers
In Kansas a wet spring boosts wheat and topsoil moisture to 57 percent adequate and 32 percent surplus, but subsoil remains 46 percent short. Farmers warn heat and drought could strike if dry spells persist. officials note mixed relief across regions and the risk to fall crops like milo, corn, and soybeans.
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Rails to Trails project takes shape in Kansas
Clark H. Coan, co-chairman of the Rails-to-Trails Coalition of Kansas, outlines plans to convert a 21 mile Topeka to Overbrook rail line into a rail trail for hikers and cyclists. The Pioneer Legacy Foundation donated land easements and bridges for 16.8 miles, with potential private public partnership alongside the London Trail Coalition. The project may open to hikers and mountain bikers by fall, crossing Osage County and the Santa Fe Trail near Overbrook, with wildlife area work proposed at Clinton Lake and space for picnic and camping facilities.
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Kansas House approves insurance reform and budget bills
The Kansas House, voting 118 to 1 and 112 to 6, approved two insurance reform bills and a spending measure funding six of seven state hospitals. A separate resolution named Parsons the purple martin capital, with ceremonies planned and Gov. Hayden expected to attend.
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