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Elkhorn Lake included on blue-green algae "watch" list

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), on Friday issued a public health warning for some lakes in the state due to blue-green algae. Named to the “Watch’’ list in northeast Kansas were the following...

Neowise comet now visible in the night sky

The Comet NEOWISE has been dazzling sky-watchers in the northern hemisphere, and should continue to be visible through early August, it has been reported. Scientists say comets are “cosmic snowballs’’ of frozen gases, rock and dust that orbit the sun. When frozen, they are the size of a small town...

Gov. Kelly to sign order Delaying School Openings Until After Labor Day

Governor Laura Kelly has announced that she will sign an executive order on Monday to delay opening schools until after the Labor Day holiday. “I can’t in good conscience open schools when cases in our state are at an all-time high and continuing to rapidly rise,” Gov. Kelly said. “Every...

RV Class of 2020 graduates

Photo galleries from the Royal Valley, Holton and Jackson Heights graduation can be found http://www.holtonrecorder.net/image-galleries

Governor recommends staying in "Phase 3" of reopening plan

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced Monday, July 6, that her administration, and officials with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, recommend that most local communities again do not move into Phase Out of “Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas” at this time, and instead stay in Phase 3. “...

Governor issues drought declarations for Kansas counties

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s Drought Team examines conditions; fire dangers and encourages Kansans to be mindful of the state’s worsening conditions On Monday, July 6, Gov. Kelly issued drought declarations for Kansas counties with Executive Order #20-54. The declaration includes 74 out of 105...

USDA announces flexibilities for producers filing “Notice of Loss”

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing additional flexibilities for producers to file on acres with failed crops or crops that were prevented from planting because of extreme weather events, it has been reported. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is adding these flexibilities for “...

Producers Use Conservation to Protect Pollinator Habitat

By Troy Munsch USDA NRCS State Conservationist and David Schemm USDA FSA State Executive Director in Kansas The next time snacking on almonds, add blueberries to a smoothie or eat pumpkin pie. Farmers, ranchers and private forestland owners work hard to create and maintain habitats for...

Schmidt wants liability protections extended against frivolous lawsuits

In the wake of the unprecedented crisis caused by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the extension of appropriate liability protections is needed to help mitigate the threat of frivolous litigation for much-needed goods and services while still ensuring victims are able to seek legal redress and...

Jackson County Rodeo set for July 10 & 11

Rodeo action will return to the Northeast Kansas Heritage Complex next Friday and Saturday, July 10 and 11, when the Jackson County Fair Association presents the 10th-annual Jackson County Rodeo. There will be riding and roping events for rodeo fans of all ages at this year’s event, which begins at...