Finally Done!!!
Bo Elam suggest this for the next time you all paint the elevator. Lol
“After 15 months, it is time for Kansas to return to normal,” the Senate GOP leaders said. “All remaining efforts related to COVID-19 can and should take place under our normal procedures.”
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Republican Senate President Ty Masterson and other key legislative leaders issued a statement that said the governor had not provided enough justification for another extension of the declaration.
Today On the Front Porch, Jonathan Lang speaks with CEO of Sun Fire Defense Jim Moseley who has ties to the midwest. Jim was also involved with the music industry before his work with Sun Fire Defense started and performed with Frank Sinatra, Frank Sinatra Jr., Grover Washington Jr., and many other groups and symphonies around the world.
Tune in today at 2:30 PM or 7:00 PM to listen to todays On the Front Porch.
In observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt today highlighted recent legislative efforts at the state and federal level to increase protections for the state’s seniors against abuse, neglect and exploitation.
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The goal of MDTs is to produce better investigations that lead to more successful prosecutions.
Day 2 of the 2021 KanEquip, Inc/KFRM Wheat Harvest Tour. Photo taken South of Okarche, OK.
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Southeast of Okarche, OK
So, what are you seeing as far as test weight, yield, protein, etc. Any scab?
So Duane have you found a rodeo to attend yet?
Like the photo, it makes me homesick. Hope all goes well.
Photo taken near Okarche, OK by our very own Duane Toews. Duane is out covering harvest which started this week. Tune in to hear hourly reports.
In honor of Flag Day we would like to say, Thank You to Trystinn for our beautiful flag. Also, Thank You to the Elks for helping the 4th graders with the project.
Hemp has been hyped as something with a wide range of industrial uses. The stalk can be made into paper or biodegradable plastics. The seeds can be made into food. And the flowers can be pressed to extract oils.
Kansas Farmers Find The Only Thing Harder Than Growing Hemp Is Selling It | [your]NEWS
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Yet growing the less sexy cousin of the plant associated with getting high and some medicinal uses has proven riskier and more difficult than many farmers initially expected.Eligible young adults can get cash assistance (the application for that goes live on July 1), as well as help affording housing, child care and other daily needs.
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Thousands of young adults in Kansas who experienced foster care and similar disruptions to home life as children can apply for help paying rent, buying food and covering college tuition and child care…
Critical race theory emerged out of the civil rights movement of the 1960s and ’70s. Its core idea holds that racism isn’t an individual trait, but rather one embedded in American culture and policies.
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Critical race theory emerged out of the civil rights movement of the 1960s and ’70s. Its core idea holds that racism isn’t an individual trait, but rather one embedded in American culture and poli…that crap comes from the Democrats through there owner the devil.
Join us today on Ag Perspectives as we hear from the National Pork Producers Council as they kicked off the return of the World Pork Expo with a policy press conference. Listen to NPPC President, Jen Sorenson, VP for Global Affairs, Nick Giodano, Chief Veterinarian, Liz Wagstrom and CEO, Niel Dierks.
Tune in today at 3:30pm or check our webpage later to listen again.
This Week On Amazing Americans
Theirs is the ultimate story of brotherly love! One is completely disabled but both are tremendous athletes. Together they are unstoppable.
The Pease Brothers, Kyke and Brent, are my guests this week on Amazing Americans.
Amazing Americans can be heard each week on radio stations around the country, as well as a Podcast at
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Tune to 550am, Saturday, June 12 @ 9:06am.
In recent years, children have had to wait months for openings in specialized facilities that offer long-term psychiatric care
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Psychiatric facilities across Kansas added enough beds last year to potentially dramatically cut the number of children waiting for intensive mental health care.Today, On The Front Porch, Phil Kasper talks with Scott McEwen. Make sure to tune in at 2:30pm and again at 7pm today or check back tomorrow for the podcast.
Mosquito season has arrived, and the Oklahoma State Department of Health is offering tips to help avoid ailments spread by the insects.
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Preventing mosquito bites and controlling mosquitoes around your home are the best ways to protect against mosquito-borne diseases.“Pole vaulting is an excuse for me to interact with people,” Doc said with a smile. “Kids need a positive experience. My greatest reward is to see them learn and grow in self-confidence and succeed in life.”
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But this isn’t only about pole vaulting. It is about positive life skills.Photo of the Day taken by Lawrence Stoskopf. "The Way It Used To Be" at the Maxwell Game Preserve.
Today On the Front Porch, Jonathan Lang speaks with Lori Martin the Community Mobilizer for Clay County Coalition.
The Clay Counts Coalition offers a number of programs in Clay County to promote social, physical, and mental well-being for residents but put an emphasis in reducing child substance use.
So tune in at 2:30 PM or 7:00 PM to learn more about what the organization does for its community.
What is the value of your farm data?
Join Jim Wenger today on Ag Perspectives at 3:30pm as Purdue University agricultural economists Brady Brewer and Nate Delay discuss the value of your farm data. They will talk about the types of farm data, the trust in sharing your data, and what price you would put on that data.
A copy of the show will be available to listen to on our website: kfrm.com
The Kansas State Board of Agriculture will meet for its regular quarterly board meeting on Friday, June 11
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The Kansas State Board of Agriculture will meet for its regular quarterly board meeting on Friday, June 11Photo of the Day taken by J Robb, 5 miles East of Assaria. Beautiful picture!!! Thank you for submitting your photo.
Tune in today to hear Duane Toews’ interview On The Front Porch with Dan Glickman. The interview can be heard at 2:30pm, again at 7:00pm, or later as a podcast.
This year’s KDA Photo Contest categories were selected to promote different aspects of Kansas agriculture
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The beauty of Kansas agriculture has been celebrated throughout the state’s ag industry, and we encourage photographers to capture that beauty and share it with others
The agency’s Office of Child Nutrition Services uncovered the fraudulent activity through a number of accountability measures
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OSDE uncovers $1.6 million in fraud at child-feeding sites during pandemic – [your]NEWS
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In the wake of schools, community organizations and nonprofits having raced to provide free meals to children during the pandemic, the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) uncovered a record …Join us on Ag Perspectives today at 3:30pm where we will hear from Pierre Ferrari, the President and CEO of Heifer International, a global network on a mission to end hunger and poverty.
Dr. Ivalah Allen is “thrilled” to announce the 74th annual High Plains Music Camp at Fort Hays State University will be in person after having to hold the 2020 version virtually because of the pandemic.
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The camp, one of a kind in Kansas, is an opportunity to learn from nationally recognized musicians, teachers, and conductors.Join us today On The Front Porch; we visit with Ottawa University Softball Head Coach Jay Kahnt. The White City, KS native has built quite a program. Join Rocky Downing as they talk Softball and more. Hear it on 550 AM or at kfrm.com/
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We are proud to be associated with agriculture, learning from its past, and positive about its future. Information is the key to being successful in agriculture and agri-business. Full time farmers an…Emergency response teams located a body just before Midnight. The man’s name will be released pending next of kin notifications.
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A Manhattan man’s body was recovered late Wednesday night from Tuttle Creek Lake after emergency response teams searched for nearly 10 hours.
Blue Zones are regions around the world where the healthiest, oldest people live.
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‘Blue Zones’ give clues to how people can live longer, healthier
100 years ago today, several hundred black people were killed by a white mob and over 30 blocks of a flourishing black community were destroyed.
In honor of today’s significance, we replay Bryce Dolan’s conversation with Mechelle Brown "On the Front Porch". She is the Program Coordinator at Tulsa’s Greenwood Cultural Center. During the show, Mechelle tells the story of the Greenwood District and Black Wallstreet. She also gives us a history lesson on those horrific events that happened 100 years ago.
More recently, Mechelle was seen on ABC earlier today giving President Joe Biden a tour of the cultural center.
Tune in at 2:30 p.m. CT and again at 7:00 p.m. CT to hear Mechelle’s interview and to learn about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
We new members would not be here today if it weren’t for the decision to strengthen this Board
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EPIC Board Expands, New Officers Assume Governance of State’s Largest School System – [your]NEWS
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 26, 2021 Contact: Shelly Hickman, shelly.hickman@epiccharterschools.org, 405.397.4030 EPIC Board Expands, New Officers AssumeThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s listing of the Lessor Prairie-chicken followed Senator Marshall sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland urging her not to list the bird under the Endangered Species Act.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s announcement is disappointing and a reminder that this Administration favors government overreach and heavy handed regulation over cooperation with those who hav…
Today, On The Front Porch, Jon talks with Jennifer Kirk about Flying Tiger Line Flight 739.
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Oklahomans must register with FEMA and apply with the Small Business Administration by May 25th.
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Oklahomans must register with FEMA and apply with the Small Business Administration by May 25th.The push by Republicans to end the $300 dollar per week additional federal unemployment payment in Kansas reached a peak this week with a letter signed by 200 groups calling on the governor to eliminate the benefit.
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(Employees are) getting paid more to stay home than go back to work.Good! They can go get a job and make money by earning it, not sitting home on their rear
Photo of the day taken by Doug Mitchell, "Prather Creek Falls At Chase County Lake Last Weekend."
“The unilateral trade embargo on Cuba blocks our own farmers, ranchers and manufacturers from selling into a market only 90 miles from our shoreline, while foreign competitors such as China benefit at our expense,” said Sen. Moran. “This legislation will expand market opportunities for U.S. producers by allowing them to compete on a level playing field with other countries. It is time to amend our own laws to give U.S. producers fair access to market to consumers in Cuba.”
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Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) introduced major bipartisan legislation to lift“We’ve seen significant improvement in the unemployment rate throughout the past year, from a historic high of 12.6 percent in April 2020, down to 3.5 percent just twelve months later,” said Secretary Amber Shultz. “Great progress is being made as we are approaching pre-pandemic unemployment rates.”
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Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show a seasonally adjusted une…"The Washington County Sheriff’s Office requested KBI assistance at approximately 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Special agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded to investigate. KHP troopers also responded to help reconstruct what occurred."
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The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office are investigating after a man was fatally struck by a car Thursday evening in Wa…The spike caused businesses, school districts and cities exposed to wholesale prices to see their bills increase 10 to 15 times normal.
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For a lot of districts you’re talking about their entire annual budget for natural gas being used really to pay for an eight-day period.The money laundering charges come from allegedly using about $27,000 of the money to buy a BMW car and wiring $80,000 into a brokerage account in the name of the business.
Manhattan man’s PPP scheme defrauded Wichita bank of $127K in business COVID aid: Feds – [your]NEWS
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Clifford Townsend is charged in U.S. District Court in Topeka with two counts of bank fraud, two counts of making a false statement to a federally insured bank and two counts of money laundering.
