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A pile of tumbleweeds cling together at the edge of town in Garden City. Calen Moore/Kansas News Service

A pile of tumbleweeds cling together at the edge of town in Garden City. Calen Moore/Kansas News Service

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Tumbleweeds can be so bad in Kansas that they bury homes and cause fire danger

Calen Moore High Plains Public Radio/kansas News
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Tumbleweeds have taken over the High Plains.They thrive so well that they are part of the culture of the West. But this ample supply of blowing weeds can hurt farm yields, wreak havoc on neighborhoods and cause fire dangers.

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Birdies: From Award-Winning to on Hiatus

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
It is with great joy and sudden disappointment that we at The Native Sun learned, within the same hour, of Birdies winning a 2025 To the Stars Kansas Business Awards Main Street Momentum Merit Award for the Southwest Region, and their impending hiatus.
Back Row (L-R): Class attendants Camryn Biermann, Katelyn Price, Cele Baker. Second Row: Class attendants Holden Whalen, Jax Berry, Kade Gerstberger. Third Row: King candidates David Romero, Christian Figueroa, Zane Gerstberger. Front Row: Queen candidates Sophia Wedel, Jentri Porter. Not pictured: Queen candidate Delaney Biel

Back Row (L-R): Class attendants Camryn Biermann, Katelyn Price, Cele Baker. Second Row: Class attendants Holden Whalen, Jax Berry, Kade Gerstberger. Third Row: King candidates David Romero, Christian Figueroa, Zane Gerstberger. Front Row: Queen candidates Sophia Wedel, Jentri Porter. Not pictured: Queen candidate Delaney Biel

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Winter Homecoming Royalty Candidates

As Shared By Joanne Seaton
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Wichita County Jr/ Sr High School will be celebrating its Outer Space-themed Winter Homecoming the week of January 26-31. Students voted last week for the 2026 Homecoming Court.

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Newman University announces 2025 fall Dean’s List

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
WICHITA, Kansas (January 15, 2026) Newman University has released its 2025 Fall Dean’s List. A total of 468 undergraduate students achieved the qualifications required: completing at least 12 credit hours and achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

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Fort Hays State University announces Fall 2025 Graduates

News Staff
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
HAYS, Kan. (January 9, 2026) - Fort Hays State University recognized approximately 981 graduates during its fall 2025 commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13, at Gross Memorial Coliseum in Hays.Leoti, KS Rhei Thurman, Bachelor of Business Administration, Management
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