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July 2022
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AG Derek Schmidt: Limits for crime victims’ compensation to increase July 1
Increases sought by the attorney general to the monetary limitations for crime victims compensation awards will take effect July 1. The Division of Crime Victims Compensation in Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s office administers the Crime Victims Compensation program, which was established in 1978 to help victims of violent crime pay for their unexpected expenses such as medical treatment, mental health counseling, lost wages, dependent support and funeral expenses.
Kansas Supreme Court reverses property tax decisions favorable to Walmart, Sam’s Club
The Kansas Supreme Court waded into a simmering dispute in the appraisal industry over valuing real property of big-box retails stores Friday by overturning lower court decisions faulting Johnson County’s evaluation of nine Walmart Inc. and two Sam’s Club stores.
Kansas foster care will pay $1.25 million after a child was sexually assaulted in a contractor’s office
A court settlement Thursday will require the Kansas foster care system to pay $1.25 million after a child sleeping in a contractor’s office was sexually assaulted in 2018. A foster child, referred to as D.D.
Mexican flour millers take tour of Kansas wheat industry during harvest
Most folks jump at the chance to hop in the combine and get a firsthand look at the Kansas wheat harvest from the buddy seat. For Mexican flour millers — like the team that visited Kansas and Ohio in June — it’s not just a joyride, but a chance to evaluate their main material directly from the source. And for Kansas farmers, these conversations with large and important customers keeps grain flowing south. “We are excited to be able to bring customers to the
Oklahoma land auction draws registered bidders from 11 states and buyers from Australia
Woods County Oklahoma - (June 24, 2022) The hammer dropped Tuesday evening shortly after 6 p.m. on five farms totaling 640 acres that were offered for sale in an online auction event. Results of the auction prove strong values continue for agricultural land in rural areas of northwest Oklahoma despite marginal crop yields, higher input costs and rising interest rates. Investing in agricultural land continues to be one of the safest places to park your money in times of inflation and economic uncertainty.
Day 13, Kansas Wheat harvest report
This is day 13 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers and the Kansas Grain and Feed Association. Combines are now on the roll in northwest and north central Kansas with the return of hot, windy weather.
Academics reach out for Midwest data to represent ‘All of Us’
A Washington D.C. – based academic research team from the National Institute of Health and its baby-blue tour bus has been spotted on Wyatt Earp Boulevard and at the Dodge City YMCA recently and will be at Village Square Mall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 5 and 6.
4th of July bullfighting in Dodge City
In the spring of 1884 Dodge City was getting the reputation of being just another respectable farm town. The town needed to do something to proclaim to the world they were still the toughest spot in the west. To achieve that goal, former mayor Alonzo Webster had a plan to spice up Dodge City’s Fourth of July celebration.
Sixth annual baby expo returns Boot Hill Conference Center
The Boot Hill Conference Center will welcome the sixth annual Baby Expo July 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Over the last six years, the baby expo has grown from a modest breastfeeding education fair to a fun family-centered event that highlights local businesses and community resources.