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Warmest August of the century in much of Kansas
By Scott Bontz News-Record This August was the warmest since 2000 for most locations in Kansas, the National Weather Service said. Rainfall was below normal, and drought worsened in central Kansas. A strong El Niño…
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Aiming big
Blakely Weis went not after other kids with water guns at the water fight Friday evening in Swensson Park but at one of the men armed with hoses powered by firetrucks. Scott Bontz photo Ayvie…
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Vikings beat Larned 38-16 in football opener
Smoky Valley football won its first game 38-16 hosting Larned on Sept. 4. The Vikings’ offense netted 367 yards at 7.2 yards per play. The Indians went 260 yards at 4.3 yards per play. The…