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Groundwater at the heart of life on high plains

October 22, 2026Eco Devo

Farming in western Kansas would look much different today without the massive infrastructure built to bring groundwater to the surface to sustain crops, water livestock, support industry and provide drinking water. Groundwater is at the heart of life on the…

Chick-fil-A opens with more than 100 area employees

October 22, 2026Eco Devo

More than 100 area residents began work this week at Hays’ long-awaited Chick-fil-A, which opened Thursday, Oct. 15, under the leadership of local Owner-Operator Brett Pennell. Pennell said Wednesday that he personally interviewed and hired approximately 106 to 110 employees…

Turbine cash may pay for EMS site

October 22, 2026Eco Devo

Payments from two wind farms could pay for a Peabody ambulance station, county commissioners were told Monday before deciding to review the impact on county finances. Commissioner Clarke Dirks proposed using accumulated payments in lieu of taxes from Enel Green…

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