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Kansans join Marshall to highlight how droughts have hurt Kansas agriculture
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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – Two Kansans joined Senator Roger Marshall to spotlight how current droughts have left Kansas’ agriculture business in an unsettling place.
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) says he and Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) co-lead a listening to on constructing drought resiliency within the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Vitamin and Forestry’s Subcommittee on Conservation, Local weather, Forestry, and Pure Sources. He mentioned the listening to featured two Kansans and comes as current reviews point out crop yield within the Sunflower State is predicted to drop by greater than 100 million bushels from 2021′s harvest.
Throughout his opening assertion, Marshall mentioned he summarized how current droughts within the U.S. have harm Kansas’ agricultural business.
“Simply final month, the Nationwide Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration deemed April as one of many driest months on document within the final 100 years. Presently, over half of the state is in a delegated average drought, and over a 3rd of the state is designated as extreme,” Marshall mentioned. “Simply final week, the Topeka Capital-Journal reported that the projected wheat yield in Kansas is predicted to drop by over 100 million bushels, a worth of over one billion {dollars}. This lack of rain not solely hurts farm manufacturing at its most vital time, but in addition adversely impacts ranchers and households who fall sufferer to raging wildfires throughout the plains, incurring tons of of 1000’s of {dollars} misplaced in belongings, and at their worst, houses and lives.”
Marshall mentioned amongst 5 witnesses had been two agricultural consultants from the Sunflower State – Tom Willis, of Liberal, proprietor and supervisor of T&O Farms LLC and a farmer with the Kansas State College Water Farm, and Earl Lewis, of Manhattan, Chief Engineer with the Kansas Division of Agriculture’s Division of Water Sources and a member of the Western States Water Council.
The Senator mentioned he launched each Willis and Lewis at the beginning of the listening to.
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Kansas football picks, predictions: How many wins for Jayhawks in 2025 Big 12 season?

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The Kansas Jayhawks ended the 2024 season with some momentum, beating three ranked Big 12 teams in the last four weeks of the season.
Will that momentum carry over this season?
How many wins will the Kansas football team get in 2025?
Here’s an early game-by-game win-loss prediction for the Jayhawks for their 2025 schedule, beginning with a home game against Fresno State on Aug. 23 and concluding with a home matchup against Utah on Nov. 29.
The Jayhawks will also host Wagner, West Virginia, Cincinnati, Kansas State and Oklahoma State this season. They will play at Missouri, UCF, Texas Tech, Arizona and Iowa State, looking to improve on their 5-7 overall record and 4-5 Big 12 record in 2024.
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Aug. 23: Fresno State at Kansas
The Bulldogs went 6-7 last season. You can bet the Jayhawks won’t take them lightly after losing to UNLV last season, 23-20.
Game prediction: Kansas 27, Fresno State 17
Kansas record prediction: 1-0
Aug. 30: Wagner at Kansas
Wagner, an FCS school, went 4-8 last season. If Kansas can’t defeat it soundly in 2025 the Jayhawks could be in for a long season.
Game prediction: Kansas 30, Wagner 13
Kansas record prediction: 2-0
Sept. 6: Kansas at Missouri
The good news for Kansas? This isn’t a conference game. Missouri is coming off a 10-3 season and went 7-0 at home in 2024.
Game prediction: Missouri 20, Kansas 13
Kansas record prediction: 2-1
Sept. 20: West Virginia at Kansas
The Jayhawks lost to West Virginia in their first Big 12 game of last season, 32-28. But that game was in Morgantown. Kansas will start Big 12 play with a win.
Game prediction: Kansas 31, West Virginia 21
Kansas record prediction: 3-1 (1-0 Big 12)
Sept. 27: Cincinnati at Kansas
Will the Bearcats be able to stop the Jayhawks? Will they be able to put up enough points to stay with Kansas? We have doubts.
Game prediction: Kansas 38, Cincinnati 20
Kansas record prediction: 4-1 (2-0 Big 12)
Oct. 4: Kansas at UCF
The Jayhawks were just 1-5 away from home last season. Those road woes will return in a loss at UCF.
Game prediction: UCF 27, Kansas 24
Kansas record prediction: 4-2 (2-1 Big 12)
Oct. 11: Kansas at Texas Tech
After falling at UCF, Kansas has the unenviable task of trying to beat Texas Tech in Lubbock. Easier said than done.
Game prediction: Texas Tech 38, Kansas 27
Kansas record prediction: 4-3 (2-2 Big 12)
Oct. 25: Kansas State at Kansas
Kansas State got the better of Kansas last season in Manhattan, Kansas, 29-27. Something tells us that the tables will turn in Lawrence, Kansas in 2025.
Game prediction: Kansas 30, Kansas State 27
Kansas record prediction: 5-3 (3-2 Big 12)
Nov. 1: Oklahoma State at Kansas
Kansas can’t afford a setback against the Cowboys at home if it wants to stay in the Big 12 title picture.
Game prediction: Kansas 38, Oklahoma State 27
Kansas record prediction: 6-3 (4-2 Big 12)
Nov. 8: Kansas at Arizona
The Jayhawks break through in Tucson for their first Big 12 road win of the season. It couldn’t come at a better time.
Game prediction: Kansas 38, Arizona 28
Kansas record prediction: 7-3 (5-2 Big 12)
Nov. 22: Kansas at Iowa State
There could be some big games in the Big 12 this week and this one certainly could fit the bill, with both the Jayhawks and Cyclones hoping to still be in Big 12 championship game contention.
Game prediction: Kansas 31, Iowa State 27
Kansas record prediction: 8-3 (6-2 Big 12)
Nov. 29: Utah at Kansas
Utah will be a lot better this season, but the Jayhawks will have a lot on the line in this regular-season finale at home. They’ll end the regular season with a five-game winning streak and await their postseason fate.
Game prediction: Kansas 30, Utah 21
Kansas record prediction: 9-3 (7-2 Big 12)
How many games do you think the Kansas Jayhawks football team will win in 2025?
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Kansas Turnpike partially closes due to multiple accidents

LYON COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) – The Kansas Turnpike is partially closed due to multiple car crashes on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
According to KanDrive, the Kansas Turnpike/I-35 is closed to southbound traffic. The closure is due to the large number of accidents. Northbound traffic can expect partially snow-covered roads.
Traffic is being detoured onto westbound Highway 50 and then to southbound Highway 77.
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President’s Day protesters call out Donald Trump and Elon Musk at Kansas Capitol

A President’s Day protest converges at Kansas Statehouse
Over 100 protesters gathered for a national President’s Day protest against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk at the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka.
- A President’s Day protest at the Kansas Statehouse criticized actions by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
- Protesters expressed concerns about threats to democracy, including attacks on government institutions and the rights of marginalized groups.
- The protest aimed to raise awareness and encourage action against perceived threats to American democracy.
A President’s Day protest at the Kansas Statehouse took issue with President Donald Trump and government efficiency leader Elon Musk’s actions in the federal government.
Christie Peterson, who lives in Oskaloosa and has owned a business in Lawrence, said the rally was part of nationwide protests. She encouraged people to “really pay attention to what is going on.”
“We want the president to follow the law,” Peterson said. “We want the Constitution to be upheld. We want there to be three co-equal branches of government, as our Constitution says.
“So am I anti-Trump, anti-Musk? Sure. But if they were doing everything legally and the way it’s been done since the beginning of our country, then I would still hate the policies, but it wouldn’t be threatening our democracy. What’s happening now is threatening our democracy, and we’re in real danger of losing all of our freedoms that we’re so used to thinking of in America.”
Rep. Tobias Schlingensiepen, D-Topeka and a local pastor, told rallygoers that he is a naturalized citizen.
“I was naturalized 50 years ago,” he said. “My grandparents were part of the resistance in Nazi Germany. We came to this country because we were looking for a better place for the future, and I can’t believe that 50 years later I am seeing what I’m seeing here today. But I would be betraying my grandparents if I were not opposed to what’s happening at this particular moment, and I encourage all of you to keep doing what you’re doing.
“This is the greatest assault on American democracy this country has ever seen. It’s happening brazenly. The leadership is rolling over and letting it happen, both on the national and the state level. The people need to rise up now and peacefully be heard.”
He said “oligarchy tendencies” need to be reversed, and there is a “heist on our rights” and government benefits.
Protesters spoke and carried signs opposing Trump, Musk, Project 2025, billionaires and fascism while supporting democracy, civil service employees of the federal government, immigrants, LGBTQ rights and Haskell Indian Nations University.
Mioshia Wagoner, an alum and employee of Haskell, spoke of federal employees losing their jobs, despite treaty obligations.
“I love all of you for being here for us to be able to stand here and say, ‘Hey, this is not right,’” she said. “This is not who we are as a community. We’re supposed to take care of each other, not bring each other down.”
Peterson said she is “horrified about Haskell losing 30% of their staff.”
“Unfortunately, our our country is going toward fascism,” said Christy Desti, a protester from Prairie Village. “Germany’s warning us; everyone’s warning us. Nazis are bad. It’s a scary time. I never thought I’d see anything like this. It happens slow. It’s under our nose, but it’s clear. It’s happening, and we have to gather, we have to do something. We have so much at stake for everyone. I’ve never even been political in my life, but we don’t have a choice.
She teared up as she said she is scared and disheartened.
“A lot of people are scared about what’s happening, and people feel helpless,” Desti said. “So I don’t know that this is the most effective thing, but it’s the thing I’m going to do, because it feels better than doing nothing.”
What Kansas politicians said about President’s Day
As protesters marched outside the Statehouse, several Kansas politicians made social media posts about President’s Day.
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, posted: “On Presidents’ Day, we recognize the service and sacrifice made by our nation’s presidents. Kansas’ own President Eisenhower left a lasting legacy on Kansas and the nation serving as both President of the United States and the Supreme Allied Commander in World War II.”
U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, posted: “Happy Presidents’ Day! I’m grateful for the remarkable presidents who have gone before us — including Kansas’ own President Eisenhower — and President Trump. Strong leadership matters.”
U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt, R-Kansas, posted: “Wishing you a Happy Presidents’ Day! (And happy birthday to you, George Washington!)”
U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, posted: “I’ve always said I’ll work with any administration when it benefits Kansas. But I’ll also stand strong against extreme policies that threaten our state’s future. That’s my promise to you this #PresidentsDay — putting Kansas first, always.”
Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly: “This Presidents’ Day, we reflect on the past and present leaders who have shaped the United States. Let’s continue to work together and strive for the greater good of Kansas and our nation.”
Republican Secretary of State Scott Schwab: “It’s on days like #PresidentsDay2025 when you realize how young of a country America is — and we’re only forty-seven presidents in. America has a bright future ahead with @POTUS. Happy Presidents’ Day.”
House Speaker Dan Hawkins, R-Wichita, posted: “Today we honor our past presidents and their service to America, the greatest country on earth. Happy Presidents’ Day!”
House Majority Leader Chris Croft, R-Overland Park, posted: “Today, we honor the leaders who have shaped the greatest nation on earth, from its founding to the present. Happy President’s Day!”
Evert Nelson of The Capital-Journal contributed reporting.
Jason Alatidd is a Statehouse reporter for The Topeka Capital-Journal. He can be reached by email at jalatidd@gannett.com. Follow him on X @Jason_Alatidd.
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