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Trey Garst works on his planter in preparation for a welder to come on March 5, 2021.

‘Steward of the Land’: Missouri Farmer Foresees Successful 2021

A Missouri farmer keeps a wary eye on the unruly Missouri River as grain prices soar and federal subsidies flow.

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Attendees at the launch of gigabit service at Edgewood Homes in Lawrence.

Free Gigabit Project Bridges Digital Divide in Lawrence Public Housing

The Lawrence Douglas County Housing Authority provides free gigabit internet to residents to bridge the digital divide during the pandemic.

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Brian Skow, an emergency room specialist, responds to a video call at Avera eCARE telemedicine center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Telehealth is Here to Stay, Patients Say

Now that the COVID-19 pandemic forced telehealth to become broadly available, patients and health care providers think it is here to stay.

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Nearly nine in 10 people engage in smartphone activities while driving.

Kansas, Missouri Ranked Among 10 Worst States for Distracted Driving

Kansas and Missouri just made the top 10 on a less-than-desirable list: the worst states for distracted driving.

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A hospital bed.

Struggling Kansas Hospitals Ponder Potential Solution: Fewer Beds

Pending legislation in Kansas could provide relief for struggling rural hospitals by providing them more flexibility in the services they provide.

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