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Beef Empire Days to start May 30
The 57th Annual Beef Empire Days is nearly here.

GCCC Fire Science training classroom to be named after Larry Pander
The Garden City Community College Board of Trustees approved the naming rights for the Fire Science training classroom at their regular meeting on May 20.

American Red Cross schedules blood drives in area
Emergencies don’t take a holiday. The American Red Cross urges donors to keep the blood supply top of mind and help save lives by making an appointment to give blood.

Wheatland Electric awards scholarships to area students
Wheatland Electric Corporative, Inc. awarded three area students scholarships, $1,000 each, at its annual meeting on April 23 in Scott City.

Tornadoes and severe weather are well above average
The severe weather season has had an early and active start this year and according to USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey, it is expected to continue.
Corn yield contest entries being accepted
Kansas Corn joins the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) in announcing the launch of the 61st annual National Corn Yield Contest. Early registration for the contest opened on May 15. The Kansas Corn Yield Contest, partners with the national contest to recognize and award Kansas growers.

Kansas Legislature’s auditors point to inconsistency in awarding economic relief funds
BY TIM CARPENTER Kansas Reflector Report looks at allocation of $99 million to 35 projects in wake of pandemic TOPEKA — The Kansas Legislature’s auditors… Login to continue reading Login…

Trump again tries to defund NPR and PBS, sparking a new congressional battle
BY JENNIFER SHUTTStates Newsroom WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump urged Congress to eliminate funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting during his first term, but… Login to continue reading Login…

City Commission approves bid for Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements
The Garden City Commission approved a bid for about $2.1 million for an Ultra-Violet Disinfection and Polymer Treatment Systems replacement at the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plan during its regular meeting Tuesday.