A psychologist explains how to reestablish civil political conversation in your own life.

Bob Strasner is an agronomist based in south central Kansas. He has over 30 years of experience in the farming, soil science and plant science business. His weekly column focuses on agronomy, horticulture, soil science, farming in general, rural-small town community life, some life-learned wisdom and a good dose of humor here and there.

A key component of how the coronavirus could be spreading is the environment.

Pattie Lee Richardson

November 23, 1935 – February 23, 2020

The remaining Democratic presidential candidates will be chasing more than 1,600 delegates on Super Tuesday as voters in 14 states and one American territory make their decisions.

After former Vice President Joe Biden’s decisive victory in South Carolina Saturday, the field shrank yet again as former South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg and billionaire Tom Steyer exited the race.

Legislation that would permanently establish the state Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC) as a staple of the governor’s permanent Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) passed a key committee hurdle.

House Bill (HB) 1191 was referred by the House Energy and Environment Committee to the Appropriations Committee on Thursday.

Washington Governor Jay Inslee has declared an emergency after two people died from COVID-19, the coronavirus outbreak that some have described as a pandemic.

This week is Flood and Wildfire Awareness Week in Colorado. The National Weather Service offices in the state, and KiowaCountyPress.net – a Weather Ready Nation partner – are bringing you a series of articles this week to help you improve your safety and preparedness. Sunday’s article provided a look at the risks that face Colorado.

Shania R. Lane

November 1995 – February 2020

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Fires and floods in Colorado, oh my! Learn how you and your family can be better prepared for these risks.