Court diversion costs in Kansas could put a price on justice
TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) — A court process that keeps criminal charges off someone’s record can charge hundreds of dollars for the possibility of a clean slate.
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Kansas Water Office releases 2022 Kansas Water Plan
The plan addresses water issues facing stakeholders throughout the state (KWO) has released the finalized 2022 Kansas Water Plan (KWP) this week. This is the first comprehensive water plan for the state of Kansas to be released since 2009 and provides a roadmap for navigating the vast array of water issues throughout the state.
MASTER GARDENER TIPS Getting the most out of those late garden peppers
Peppers are able to be stored fresh much longer than tomatoes. They can usually keep in a crisper drawer of a refrigerator for several weeks if kept moist but not wet. For longer storage, freezing works well. Though mushy when thawed, the flavor still comes through in cooked foods. Try dicing them into small pieces and then freezing on a cookie sheet. The frozen pieces can then be poured into a plastic bag for later use. Measuring is much easier as the pieces are not frozen together in a clump. This method works equally well for hot peppers but be sure to wear gloves when handling.
What if Jacuzzi-like water jets could save a lake? Scientists will try it in Kansas
Reservoirs that feed the Kansas River during times of drought are filling up with mud. The U.S.
Lee Richardson Zoo staff mourns passing of pronghorn
Lee Richardson Zoo staff in Garden City are mourning the passing of the zoo’s last pronghorn, Bryne. She passed away on Monday, October 17, while under anesthesia for a medical procedure.
What’s in your chimney?
Every fall, when we start seeing the starlings and blackbirds gathering in big groups that swirl and dance across the sky, I think about this adventure Joyce and I had one hot, steamy summer evening years ago.
Acting like cranberries
This week in the grocery store I was delighted to see the first fresh cranberries of the season. I bought a bag and will make cranberry bread with it soon. It might seem odd in Kansas but, for me, those cranberries are one of the surest signs of fall and a reminder of home.
Colorado visit worth the drive
Colorado has always been a favorite place for me. For some reason my dad loved Colorado, and also my mom had family in Colorado so that was really the only place we would travel to and visit when I was growing up. Obviously, the eastern part is not as attractive but it was always worth the drive to see the mountains.
A most important vote in history
November is the month of elections in America. What is peaceful and unique process we enjoy, which was so wisely written into our United Stated Constitution over 400 years ago as “we the people” exercise their right to vote?
Conversation keeps us from being strangers
While we sat waiting at a bus stop in Pruhonice, Czechia, I thought the man sitting next to me might speak English, so I addressed him in my native tongue. His name was Daniel, from Taiwan, and he spoke perfect English.