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Eastern Iowa farmer says drought could be a problem again this year

Thursday, April 10

Planting season will begin soon for an eastern Iowa farmer. Dave Walton raises corn and soybeans near Wilton along the Mississippi River and says they’re still a few days out from getting started. “It’s been a little cold and wet to be thinking about... Read More.

Could Eastern Corn Belt rain change planting intentions?

Wednesday, April 9

An ag economist says he doesn’t expect farmers in the Eastern Corn Belt to shift their planting intentions following the recent flooding. Ben Brown is with the University of Missouri. “The red alarm bells should not be flashing that we’re going to have large... Read More.

Brush 71 Gets Deployed to the Durkee Fire in Eastern Oregon

Wednesday, July 24

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Department's Brush 71 and crew have accepted an assignment to the Durkee fire in Eastern Oregon. This crew left the station today at 3:30 p.m. The Durkee Fire is a growing fire of approximately... Read More.

Kansas Holds on to Defeat Eastern Illinois, 71-63

Wednesday, November 29

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) – Hunter Dickinson had a double-double of 25 points and 13 rebounds, Kevin McCullar Jr. scored 18, and No. 5 Kansas defeated Eastern Illinois 71-63 on Tuesday night at Allen Fieldhouse.BOX SCOREThe Jayhawks (6-1) led by a point with about five... Read More.

Sen. Moran Statement on OIG Report Regarding Opioid Prescribing at Eastern Kansas Health Care System

Tuesday, September 26

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee – today released the following statement in response to the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) report on the Veterans... Read More.

Dragons Split with Eastern Wyoming, Weatherford

Sunday, September 10

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information WEATHERFORD, Texas – Sophomore setter Giovanna Ravanhani posted her third double-double of the season as the Blue Dragons went 2-2 over the weekend against a tough Weatherford College Tournament field.The Blue Dragons on Saturday defeated Eastern Wyoming 3-1 (16-25, 25-22, 26-24,... Read More.

Tornadoes, High Winds and Hail Hammer Eastern Kansas

Thursday, April 20

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KPR) - As many as five Tornado Warnings were issued for northeast Kansas Wednesday night, affecting a number of counties. The National Weather Service says Tornado Warnings were issued for Lyon, Morris, Chase, Osage, Pottawatomie, Riley, Clay, Marshall and Nemaha... Read More.

Retailer Seeks Permit to Build Beef Plant in Eastern Kansas

Wednesday, March 15

OLATHE, Kan. (Drovers) - A new beef production plant could be coming to eastern Kansas. According to Drovers.com, a website about the beef business, a mystery company wants to build a large facility in Olathe.If approved, the project would result in... Read More.