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Farmers and ranchers need to report damages

Recovering from recent intense storms and fires has placed a stranglehold on many in agriculture. On Dec. 15, Kansans watched as a derecho, an intense, widespread and fast-moving storm, rolled across the prairie.

Gianfranco Pezzino steps away

Kansas county health officers continue to leave their jobs in significant numbers after losing the power they formerly had to take any steps necessary to slow the spread of outbreaks of disease, says soon-to-retire public health official Gianfranco Pezzino.

Irving clears protocols, Hawks add to virus list

Kyrie Irving is a step closer to making his season debut. The Eastern Conference-leading Brooklyn Nets announced Tuesday that Irving, along with Kevin Durant and La-Marcus Aldridge, have cleared the NBA’s health and safety protocols – a major step toward getting them back on the court.

Wildcats cancel game with N. Florida

Kansas State announced Wednesday morning that its Wednesday night home basketball game at Bramlage Coliseum has been canceled because of COVID-19 issues within the North Florida basketball program. The game will not be rescheduled and fans who bought tickets for the game will receive additional information via email from the K-State Athletics ticket office.

Transfer Yeast finds right fit at K-State

MANHATTAN — In an era where the transfer portal has become an integral part of college football as we now know it, players contemplating a change of scenery would be wise to heed the words of Kansas State defensive back Russ Yeast.

Families, inmates worry about future

Brandy Carlson has a lot to be nervous about. Her husband would have been released from his prison term at Hutchinson Correctional Facility in September if he had received good time credit, as the family expected, for his kidnapping sentence.

Tangy, colorful appetizer fires up the flavor

Try this super simple but deliciously creamy and tangy make-ahead Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip. It’s the perfect New Year’s Eve appetizer to serve your family and friends or take to a party. You won’t believe how good this dip is. I can’t help myself from grabbing a spoonful every time I walk by the refrigerator; it’s that good!

IN BRIEF

Unvaccinated Colts QB Wentz goes to COVID-19 list Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz ran the risk all season of missing game action by not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Now his decision has come at a most inopportune time for his team.

PECANS

The cliché “easy as pie” needs to be modified. h “Easy as eating pie” is more accurate, because “easy as making pie” is an oxymoron. h I am solid in many immediate- and expert-level kitchen tasks. You want venison grilled to perfection, crispy fried chicken, moist baked or smoked salmon or brined brisket for old-school pastrami? I’m your cook. h I can peel a butternut squash in no time without slicing a finger or adjust the spiciness of a pot of chili to match any person’s heat tolerance. h But if you want to make me question my ability to succeed in the kitchen, give me a pie recipe.