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No Place Like Home? The Wizard of Oz Still Shapes the World’s View of Kansas for Better and Worse

The Wizard of Oz and Kansas have been inseparable since farm girl Dorothy Gale first skipped down the yellow brick road. But having an enduring image from the Dust Bowl 1930s might also hold Kansas back from what it wants to be today.

by David Condos, Kansas News Service

May 2, 2023

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With the Ogallala Aquifer Drying Up, Kansas Ponders Limits to Irrigation

Water levels in the Ogallala Aquifer continue to plummet. But after decades of mostly inaction from Kansas leaders, the state’s approach to water conservation might finally be starting to shift.

by David Condos, Kansas News Service

April 7, 2023

News & Issues

‘This is Do or Die’: Western Kansas Farmers Push to Save the Ogallala Aquifer Before it’s Too Late

After decades of irrigation, the aquifer that makes life possible in dry western Kansas is reaching a critical point. But a new plan could save more of what’s left.

by David Condos, Kansas News Service

January 10, 2023

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A Hotter, Drier Future Could Change How We Eat, Breathe and Get Our Water

This year’s drought could be a dress rehearsal for a drier, hotter future that scientists predict climate change has in store.

by Multiple Reporters

November 30, 2022

News & Issues

Here’s How This Year’s Drought has Battered the Midwest — and What it Might Mean for Next Year

From deadly wildfires to choking dust storms to decimated crop harvests, this year’s drought has left its mark across the country.

by Multiple Reporters

November 29, 2022

News & Issues

This City in Kansas Really Conserves Water, But That Might Not be Enough to Survive

Thanks to decades of conservation efforts, Hays has become a place where thinking about your water use is a way of life. But as climate change brings drier, hotter weather to Kansas, more cities may have to follow a similar path.

by David Condos, Kansas News Service

October 11, 2022

News & Issues

How the Drought Killing Kansas Corn Crops Could Make You Pay More for Gas and Beef

A Crop of Dust

by David Condos, Kansas News Service

September 21, 2022

News & Issues

Kansas Recounted 556,364 Ballots After the Abortion Amendment Lost. Just 63 Votes Changed

Anti-abortion Amendment Failed By a Nearly 60-40 Margin

by Stephen Koranda, Kansas News Service

August 22, 2022

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Kansas Voters Overwhelmingly Say ‘No’ to Stripping Abortion Rights from the State Constitution

Kansas was the first state to vote on abortion rights since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June. The vote preserves the right to an abortion in the Kansas Constitution.

by Multiple Reporters

August 3, 2022

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Kansas Reportedly Landing $4 Billion Panasonic Factory That Will Make Batteries for Tesla

Tax rates and incentives help Kansas land Panasonic and 4,000 jobs

by Multiple Reporters

July 13, 2022

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No Place Like Home? The Wizard of Oz Still Shapes the World’s View of Kansas for Better and Worse

The Wizard of Oz and Kansas have been inseparable since farm girl Dorothy Gale first skipped down the yellow brick road. But having an enduring image from the Dust Bowl 1930s might also hold Kansas back from what it wants to be today.

With the Ogallala Aquifer Drying Up, Kansas Ponders Limits to Irrigation

Water levels in the Ogallala Aquifer continue to plummet. But after decades of mostly inaction from Kansas leaders, the state’s approach to water conservation might finally be starting to shift.

‘This is Do or Die’: Western Kansas Farmers Push to Save the Ogallala Aquifer Before it’s Too Late

After decades of irrigation, the aquifer that makes life possible in dry western Kansas is reaching a critical point. But a new plan could save more of what’s left.

A Hotter, Drier Future Could Change How We Eat, Breathe and Get Our Water

This year’s drought could be a dress rehearsal for a drier, hotter future that scientists predict climate change has in store.

Here’s How This Year’s Drought has Battered the Midwest — and What it Might Mean for Next Year

From deadly wildfires to choking dust storms to decimated crop harvests, this year’s drought has left its mark across the country.

This City in Kansas Really Conserves Water, But That Might Not be Enough to Survive

Thanks to decades of conservation efforts, Hays has become a place where thinking about your water use is a way of life. But as climate change brings drier, hotter weather to Kansas, more cities may have to follow a similar path.

How the Drought Killing Kansas Corn Crops Could Make You Pay More for Gas and Beef

A Crop of Dust

Kansas Recounted 556,364 Ballots After the Abortion Amendment Lost. Just 63 Votes Changed

Anti-abortion Amendment Failed By a Nearly 60-40 Margin

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Kansas Voters Overwhelmingly Say ‘No’ to Stripping Abortion Rights from the State Constitution

Kansas was the first state to vote on abortion rights since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June. The vote preserves the right to an abortion in the Kansas Constitution.

Kansas Reportedly Landing $4 Billion Panasonic Factory That Will Make Batteries for Tesla

Tax rates and incentives help Kansas land Panasonic and 4,000 jobs

Join our family of curious Kansas Citians

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No Place Like Home? The Wizard of Oz Still Shapes the World’s View of Kansas for Better and Worse

The Wizard of Oz and Kansas have been inseparable since farm girl Dorothy Gale first skipped down the yellow brick road. But having an enduring image from the Dust Bowl 1930s might also hold Kansas back from what it wants to be today.

With the Ogallala Aquifer Drying Up, Kansas Ponders Limits to Irrigation

Water levels in the Ogallala Aquifer continue to plummet. But after decades of mostly inaction from Kansas leaders, the state’s approach to water conservation might finally be starting to shift.

‘This is Do or Die’: Western Kansas Farmers Push to Save the Ogallala Aquifer Before it’s Too Late

After decades of irrigation, the aquifer that makes life possible in dry western Kansas is reaching a critical point. But a new plan could save more of what’s left.

A Hotter, Drier Future Could Change How We Eat, Breathe and Get Our Water

This year’s drought could be a dress rehearsal for a drier, hotter future that scientists predict climate change has in store.

Here’s How This Year’s Drought has Battered the Midwest — and What it Might Mean for Next Year

From deadly wildfires to choking dust storms to decimated crop harvests, this year’s drought has left its mark across the country.

This City in Kansas Really Conserves Water, But That Might Not be Enough to Survive

Thanks to decades of conservation efforts, Hays has become a place where thinking about your water use is a way of life. But as climate change brings drier, hotter weather to Kansas, more cities may have to follow a similar path.

How the Drought Killing Kansas Corn Crops Could Make You Pay More for Gas and Beef

A Crop of Dust

Kansas Recounted 556,364 Ballots After the Abortion Amendment Lost. Just 63 Votes Changed

Anti-abortion Amendment Failed By a Nearly 60-40 Margin

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Kansas Voters Overwhelmingly Say ‘No’ to Stripping Abortion Rights from the State Constitution

Kansas was the first state to vote on abortion rights since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June. The vote preserves the right to an abortion in the Kansas Constitution.

Kansas Reportedly Landing $4 Billion Panasonic Factory That Will Make Batteries for Tesla

Tax rates and incentives help Kansas land Panasonic and 4,000 jobs

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