The death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh marks the end of a chapter not just for the British royal family – but for European monarchy itself.

(The Center Square) – Kansas state Sen. Mike Thompson is proposing legislation that would limit the placement of wind turbines in rural areas.

Thompson, chairman of the State Senate Utilities Committee, fears that improper placement could cause property values to fall and impose on rural residents' quality of life.

Photo of the week from the April 9, 2021 edition of the Kiowa County Press in Eads, Colorado - Wild gourds in Kiowa County, Colorado - Chris Sorensen.

Breakfast

• April 12: Waffles, Milk, Fruit
• April 13: Omelets, Toast, Milk, Fruit
• April 14: Hash browns, Sausage, Bagel, Milk, Fruit
• April 15: Pancakes, Milk, Fruit

Lunch

• April 12: Nachos, Mixed Veg., Fruit, Milk
• April 13: Goulash, Green Beans, Roll, Fruit, Milk
• April 14: BBQ Ribs, Noodles, Corn, Fruit, Milk
• April 15: Pizza, Broccoli, F

Breakfast

• April 12: Omelets
• April 13: Biscuits & Gravy
• April 14: Sausage & Egg Croissant
• April 15: Cinnamon Rolls

Lunch

• April 12: Chicken Tacos
• April 13: Sloppy Joes
• April 14: Pork Rib Sandwich
• April 15: Chicken Fried Steak

A skunk in Boulder County has tested positive for rabies.

DATA

• Cases 101  
• Hospitalizations 6
• Deaths 4**

*These are cumulative totals as of 03/30/2021 4pm **Deaths in people with a recent positive COVID test

• CASES PAST 7 days: 1
• CASES PAST 14 days: 2

TESTS

This week’s positivity rate was at 2.22 percent, up from last week. The goal is to keep the rate below five percent.

Is the source of dietary fiber important?

Technology issue have led Colorado Parks and Wildlife to extend the primary draw application window by a few days.

One of the most heavily contested voting-policy issues in the 2020 election, in both the courts and the political arena, was the deadline for returning absentee ballots.