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Self-defense immunity sought in killing, assault

By Scott BontzLindsborg News-RecordHis attorney says Daniel Travis Hawkinson acted in self-defense and should be immune from prosecution in both the killing of Joshua Soden on Jan. 31 and the beating injuries suffered by Richard Vaughn on Dec. 20.Hawkinson, 19, is charged with manslaughter and aggravated battery. The McPherson man is free on bond.Both incidents…

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Honeybee Swarms Common in Fall

By Jason VanceCherryRoad MediaHoneybee swarms and increased bee activity around trash containers are common during late summer and early fall as colonies search for the food and shelter they need to survive winter.Jeff Whitworth, Kansas…

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Kansas rural business champion retires from K-State

By Pat Melgares, K-State Extension news serviceMANHATTAN, Kan. – A Kansas man who popularized the phrase ‘Now, That’s Rural’ while advocating for community development across the state for nearly 40 years has reached a finish…