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Every day is Earth Day

The old proverb “society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they know they shall never sit,” recognizes the small contributions of past generations in forming the…

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Lighten up dinnertime with cod

When weather begins to warm, home cooks start migrating from the heartier soups, stews and casseroles that are so popular in winter to something lighter. Seafood is an option families…

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Upcoming weather expectations, April 23

The Franklin County Development Council (FCDC) released an announcement prepared by the Franklin County Kansas Emergency Management Department and National Weather Service (NWS), about the weather conditions expected Thursday through Wednesday April 29; with two potentially hazardous weather systems said to take place about 5 p.m. today, which is expected to worsen near 8 p.m.;…

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Flag football sanctioned in Kansas

High school girls flag football is a sanctioned activity in Kansas. The KSHSAA Board of Directors voted Thursday to add girls flag football as an official KSHSAA-sanctioned activity, starting in the 2026-27 school year. Kansas is the 18th state to sanction the sport, which will be contested in the fall. “This is a great day…

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Opinion

Every day is Earth Day

The old proverb “society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they know they shall never sit,” recognizes the small contributions of past generations in forming the outline of the world we…

Lifestyle

Lighten up dinnertime with cod

When weather begins to warm, home cooks start migrating from the heartier soups, stews and casseroles that are so popular in winter to something lighter. Seafood is an option families can turn to that is…