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Kansas attorney general joins Ohio appeal tied to state regulation of railroad safety
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt endorsed Thursday a request for the U.S. Supreme Court to consider an Ohio appeal with implications for strengthening state regulation of railroad activities currently the domain of a federal transportation board. Schmidt was among a coalition of attorneys general supporting Ohio’s appeal of a lower-court ruling that struck down a state law limiting how long a railroad could block a crossing and inhibit movement of public safety vehicles. That court ruling pointed to the Surface Transportation Board as the sole entity regulating railroads.
College student finds possible ancient elephant tusk
Jakob O’Brien of Alva, Oklahoma found a possible elephant tusk when he went home for Thanksgiving break last month. It wasn’t until he brought his findings back to Haviland where he is a youth ministry student at Barclay College to get help from the local creation science expert, Dr. Jerry Simmons at the Heart of America Science Museum, that he realized how exciting this find of his might be.
BBB’s advice for easier gift returning
The flip side to the gift-giving season is rapidly approaching. Here comes the gift-returning season! While many take for granted that they will be able to exchange or return unwanted presents, it’s worth remembering that retailers are not legally required to accept exchanges or give refunds unless an item is defective or was misrepresented.
The first official Dodge City Centennial event
It was the kickoff of one of Dodge City’s biggest celebrations, but it was one of the last of its kind here. “One Hundred Years of Better Living” held, on May 12, 13 and 14, 1972, was the first official Dodge City Centennial event.
Wheat Scoop: Wheat industry celebrates 10th anniversary of the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center
Traditionally, the 10th anniversary is celebrated with a gift symbolizing the strength and resilience of a relationship. Those traits describe well the ties between Kansas wheat farmers and the public and private research partners that come together at the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center in Manhattan for the betterment of the wheat industry.
Only 25 percent of Kansas Homeowner Assistance Funds remain
The Kansas Homeowner Assistance Fund (KHAF), a federally funded, temporary emergency program to support homeowners experiencing hardship during the COVID pandemic, has dispersed 75 percent of program funds. Since the program launched in April 2022, KHAF has provided $34,946,068 to 3,151 households.
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