May 2024

Kansas prosecutors reviewing nearly 10,000 pages of documents in Marion newspaper raids

TOPEKA — Kansas special prosecutors have received “a detailed synopsis” of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s ongoing review of last year’s police raid on the Marion County Record.The CBI since November has been investigating whether journalists, law enforcement officers or anyone else broke the law in the events surrounding the newsroom raid.

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State horticulture expert shares how to help gardens through severe weather

MANHATTAN – Storm season can be stressful for many reasons, but for Kansas gardeners, protecting their plants is a priority.With Kansas’ storm season in full swing, Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini has tips on how to protect and recover gardens from severe weather damage.“We are entering storm season and various areas of the state will likely have high winds, excessive rainfall and hail,” Domenghini said.Domenghini’s recommendations include:Heavy Rain“The force of rainfall pounding on the soil can result in a thick crust that prevents seed emergence and partially blocks oxygen from reaching roots,” Domenghini said.

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