GARDEN FLOWERS
White azalea, about 15 years old, are shown in the garden of Rod and Kathy Huskey. Kathy Huskey .
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NEWS BRIEFS
Kansas governor signs bill phasing out grocery sales tax Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly has signed into law a plan from Republican lawmakers to phase out the state’s sales tax on groceries over three years.
Army poised to revamp Alaska forces to prep for Arctic fight
The U.S. Army is poised to revamp its forces in Alaska to better prepare for future cold-weather conflicts, and it is expected to replace the larger, heavily equipped Stryker Brigade in the state with a more mobile infantry unit better suited for the frigid fight, Army leaders say.
Trump officials, meat companies knew workers at risk
At the height of the pandemic, the meat processing industry worked closely with political appointees in the Trump administration to stave off health restrictions and keep slaughterhouses open even as COVID-19 spread rapidly among workers, according to a Congressional report released Thursday.
Finland moves toward joining NATO amid Russian threats
Finland’s leaders Thursday came out in favor of applying to join NATO, and Sweden could do the same within days, in a historic realignment on the continent 2 1/2 months after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine sent a shiver of fear through Moscow’s neighbors.
Husband snoops on wife’s private writing
Dear Amy: I'm asking you to weigh in. My husband thinks that it's fair game to read my computer or phone screen over my shoulder, even when I'm clearly writing or viewing something private.
Crucial vote awaits on Kansas amendment
This is in reply to a letter to the editor April 29 regarding the Value Them Both amendment. The author begins by questioning why the amendment is being voted upon in the primary election rather than in the general election.
BLACK HOLE
Astrophysicist at Center for Astrophysics Michael Johnson speaks during a news conference to announce the first image of Sagittarius A*, a supermassive black hole, at the center of the Milky Way Galaxy, in Washington, DC, on May 12, 2022. Photo by Jose Luis Magana/AFP
U.S., Western Europe fret over uncertain Ukraine war endgame
An interminable and unwinnable war in Europe? That’s what NATO leaders fear and are bracing for as Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds into its third month with little sign of a decisive military victory for either side and no resolution in sight.
UKC CHAMPIONS
After reviewing the psych sheet, Lansing swim coach David Bresser calculated the Lions would need to make up 11 points to defeat De Soto for the United Kansas Conference title. But Lansing showed championships are not won on paper.