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63% of Kansas Faces Drought; Ellis County 'Abnormally Dry'

63% of Kansas Faces Drought; Ellis County 'Abnormally Dry'

Kansas is experiencing significant drought conditions, with over 60% of the state affected, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor's latest report released on August 13, 2026. Ellis County, in particular, is categorized as 'abnormally dry' as of August 11. The state has been grappling with hot and dry weather, which has exacerbated the situation. However, relief may be on the horizon as the weather forecast predicts rain and thunderstorms starting Thursday night and continuing through Monday.
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Lettuce-linked parasitic outbreak spreads. See map, more updates

Lettuce-linked parasitic outbreak spreads. See map, more updates

The outbreak specifically tied to recalled lettuce has grown to include two new states. Plus, FDA information gives insight into where it was sold.
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Camden Brown leads scoring in strong defensive effort for Cowboys win at Seahawks

Camden Brown leads scoring in strong defensive effort for Cowboys win at Seahawks

Saturday was pretty fun all-around for the Cowboys.
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Senator Marshall Discusses Key Projects in Junction City to Boost Local Economy

Senator Marshall Discusses Key Projects in Junction City to Boost Local Economy

Senator Roger Marshall met with Junction City officials to discuss several major projects aimed at enhancing the city's economic and infrastructural landscape. The discussions included a proposed waste-to-energy system using pyrolysis technology to convert waste into renewable energy, potentially returning excess power to the grid. The city also received a $24 million federal grant for the reconstruction of Grant Avenue, a vital economic corridor. Additionally, plans for a new Veterans Affairs facility were discussed, which is expected to create numerous jobs and improve healthcare access for veterans.
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America voted on its favorite sandwich. See who won

America voted on its favorite sandwich. See who won

Hellmann’s asked Americans to vote in a 50-state sandwich bracket. See which iconic sandwich took the crown.
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Diocese of Wichita to Transform St. Joseph House of Formation into St. Philip Neri Seminary

Diocese of Wichita to Transform St. Joseph House of Formation into St. Philip Neri Seminary

The Diocese of Wichita in Kansas has announced a significant development in its religious education infrastructure. The St. Joseph House of Formation, which has been serving as a place for priestly formation, will be officially transformed into the St. Philip Neri Seminary. This change is set to take effect on August 26, 2026, as announced by the Most Reverend Carl A. Kemme. The decision to establish the seminary is seen as a fulfillment of a vision that has been in consideration for over two decades. The seminary is named after St. Philip Neri, a 16th-century saint known for his joyful spirit and dedication to forming priests. The transformation marks a historic milestone for the diocese, which has been successfully forming men during their college years for the past nine years.
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Tennessee ranks among worst states for people living in poverty

Tennessee ranks among worst states for people living in poverty

Tennessee ranks 38th in a new study on poverty, struggling with low wages despite having a low cost of living.
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Tyson Foods Restructures Beef Operations Amid Cattle Shortages

Tyson Foods Restructures Beef Operations Amid Cattle Shortages

Tyson Foods Restructures Beef Operations Amid Cattle Shortages
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Advice to Chicago folks who think Bears won't leave: Look around the NFL | Opinion

Advice to Chicago folks who think Bears won't leave: Look around the NFL | Opinion

After a century in Chicago, are the Bears using Indiana as leverage? Maybe. But they'd hardly be the first big-market team to skip town.
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Kentucky Basketball is set to host Wichita State at Rupp Arena

Kentucky Basketball is set to host Wichita State at Rupp Arena

Kentucky schedules Wichita State for the first-ever regular-season matchup between the two schools.
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Florida cyclosporiasis cases top 400 in latest update

Florida cyclosporiasis cases top 400 in latest update

Florida cases of the stomach-churning cyclosporiasis infection are now over 400, in 43 counties, according to the latest update. What to know.
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Tyson Foods will close or sell three US beef facilities as industry struggles

Tyson Foods will close or sell three US beef facilities as industry struggles

By P.J. Huffstutter CHICAGO, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Tyson Foods said on Thursday it will close or sell three of its beef plant and packaging operation sites, further shrinking its beef footprint as a historic U.S. cattle shortage deepens losses for the largest U.S. meatpacker.