Scott Paul Neufeld
Scott Paul Neufeld, 40, formerly of McPherson, KS, passed away on April 7, 2022, at his home in Grove, OK. Fu-neral arrangements are with Stockham Family Funeral Home, McPherson. (website: www.stockhamfamily. com)
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Kansas Farm Bureau column
The wheat is greening, the fruit trees are blooming and spring planting is in full swing. One day the temperatures reached nearly 90 degrees, and then two days later we received a dusting of snow. Needless to say, it’s all part of spring in Kansas!
AVIAN INFLUENZA CONFIRMED IN COMMERCIAL FLOCK IN MCPHERSON COUNTY
The Kansas Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA–APHIS), has identified highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial turkey flock in McPherson County. This is the first case of HPAI in a commercial flock in Kansas; to this point, there have been four backyard flocks in Kansas that have had confirmed cases of HPAI.
Governor signs Kansas law allowing harsher penalties against child abusers
TOPEKA — Under a new Kansas law, those found guilty of child abuse will face harsher penalties in line with other severe crimes. House Bill 2508, signed into law Monday by Gov.
Kelly signs bill expanding authority of Kansas advanced practice RNs
TOPEKA — The Kansas and national associations of nurse practitioners praised action by the Kansas Legislature and Gov. Laura Kelly to reduce regulatory barriers to licensed advanced practice registered nurses practicing independently, including prescribing of medication without written authorization of a physician.
Bullpup baseball reaches the summit against Titans
LAWRENCE, Kansas – Per usual, the top teams in sports play against other top quality opponents. The McPherson Bullpups have found themselves in that category during the 2022 baseball season, as they competed in the prestigious River City Tournament in Lawrence, Kansas on Friday, April 15th and defeated the Lee’s Summit West Titans 8-2 in the Bullpup’s only game of the tournament.
Wildcats out duel Teutons in 2 game slugfest
INMAN – It was a doubleheader that pitted county rivals Moundridge on the road at Inman on the baseball diamond where they put up some very gaudy numbers on Thursday before the Wildcats scored a two-game sweep, winning 16-13 and 10-8 over the Teutons.
Vikings finish 1st & 4th at home meet
LINDSBORG – When you host an 11-team track/ field meet, it is okay to do well and that was the story for the Smoky Valley track/field teams on Thursday as they scored a team win for the girls while the boys finished fourth at the Smoky Valley Track/Field Invitational.
Smoky Valley Girls Drop Pair to Halstead
LINDSBORG – Hosting a doubleheader on Thursday the Smoky Valley softball team suffered through a rough couple of outings as Halstead came in and beat the Lady Vikings 11-6 and 15-3 while hammering out 30 hits.
Dozier’s two-run homer lifts the Royals to win
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hunter Dozier homered to break a tie in the sixth, and lead the Kansas City Royals to a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.