NASA was an early adopter of solar technology, harnessing the sun’s energy to power spacecraft. The Vanguard 1, launched in 1958, used solar panels as a secondary power source. Today, the International Space Station’s solar array wings contain 262,400 solar cells. Solar energy is a must when you are almost 250 miles above any gas stations or electric outlets!
For audio version, visit kswheat.com. On Wednesday, approximately 106 people on the Wheat Quality Council’s 2023 winter wheat tour made their way from Colby to Wichita, Kansas, stopping in wheat fields along six different routes.
New laws will provide additional protections for Kansas health care workers who are facing continued threats in the course of their work. Nearly half of Kansas hospital staff members surveyed in recent years said patients, visitors or others commit acts of workplace violence at least one to three times a year.
Ag Welding I and II are offered here at Dodge City High School. Welding I really hits the safety of working in the shop a lot more than Welding II.
May 23 more than eighty-five individuals stopped by the Depot’s El Vaquero room to honor and remember the lives of four pillars of our community who paved the way for many others. Three educators, Maureen Jones, Mary Lou Doris, Ethel Peterson, and attorney Larry Daniels were honored in memoriam.
“Warrior” is a neutered male weighing about 60 pounds and is current on all vaccines. He was surrendered to the Dodge City Animal Shelter by his owner who was unable to keep him home.
arrival of welcome rain it can be easy to assume fire danger is over. But one should never assume! Some hazards just live indoors.
For someone who never stepped foot in the Mexican Village when it existed in Dodge City from 1906 to 1956 Boot Hill Museum succeeded in its world-building efforts. Boot Hill Museum Curator Keith Wondra and Curator of Exhibits and Interpretation Karen Pankratz, together with muralist Dave Wetmore, have taken an existing exhibit the size of a curio cabinet to the next level.
The Ingalls High boys track team finished second at the May 19 regional meet at Greeley County against 15 teams. Four Bulldogs did all the scoring.