July 2025

There’s over 4,000 reasons to love bees
While most people picture the beloved honey bee when they think about bees, North America actually has 4,000 species of native bees, many of which are busy right now.

Kansas Black Hills Energy customers will see 9% rate increase, pending regulatory approval
BY MORGAN CHILSONKansas Reflector TOPEKA — Kansas Black Hills Energy customers may see their bills increase by nearly 9%, or about $5.96 per month for… Login to continue reading Login…

GC Wind falls to Tucson Saquaros at home
BY BRAD NADINGGarden City Telegram Crossing home plate was a rarity for the Garden City Wind Wednesday night at Clint Lightner Field as they fell… Login to continue reading Login…

A senior’s guide to exercising safely to prevent injury
Exercise is an important component of a healthy lifestyle for people of any age, including the over-50 crowd.

The Kansas River used to be a dumping ground. These kayakers are helping clean it
The Kansas River is cleaner today than half a century ago, but pollution and trash remain problems. Kayakers and others who love this river are helping the river’s sandbars by hauling away tons of garbage.

Trump administration tells states it’s freezing $6.8 billion for K-12 school programs
BY SHAUNEEN MIRANDAStates Newsroom WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has put on hold $6.8 billion in federal funds for K-12 schools, according to an Education… Login to continue reading Login…

US Senate narrowly passes GOP megabill after overnight session, sending it to House
BY JENNIFER SHUTT, ASHLEY MURRAY, SHAUNEEN MIRANDA and ARIANA FIGUEROA States Newsroom WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans approved their signature tax break and spending cuts… Login to continue reading Login…

Fire Station 3 officially opens
Fire Station 3 is officially open.