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Water Leak Work at Patton and Eisenhower

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Today, June 9, Utilities crews will begin working on a water main break at Patton and Eisenhower. Expect the possibility of a disruption in service in the areas of 10th and Patton to Eisenhower to Cherry Lane.Please be attentive and... Read More.

Utility Work Beginning on Kiowa Road

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend shared today that utility work is starting on Kiowa Road and is expected to take approximately two weeks with minimal impact expected on traffic. A short section of the northbound lane will be closed for... Read More.

Administration says it will work with farmers to protect ag workforce

President Trump says he’s going to work with farmers to address labor shortages as his administration continues to ramp up deportations of undocumented immigrants. The President made his comments during a cabinet meeting at the White House on Thursday.  “If they have strong recommendations... Read More.

Severe weather impacting southern Ohio field work

A southwestern Ohio farmer says severe weather and flooding has delayed spring field work. Eric Tipton says a tornado recently touched down near his farming operation. “It’s leveled the shop and taken down a couple of grain bins here in the area,” he says. “We’ve... Read More.

Making the tariffs work in “the art of the deal”

A farmer from eastern South Dakota says he believes trade tariffs can be a short-term pain for long-term gain. But Scott VanderWal tells Brownfield “I’d hate to see them last too long, like a year or something, but that’s something we can’t control. We’re... Read More.

Ag economic outlook not great as farm bill work resumes

The ag economy continues to face challenging times as the new Congress begins work on the next farm bill. During a House Ag Committee hearing on Tuesday, ag economist John Newton with Terrain said in the past three years, net farm income has declined by 26 percent... Read More.