|
Plan Under Way To Limit Burning In Kansas
A state plan to limit the air quality effects of burning in the Flint Hills relies heavily on volunteer efforts.
Reporter: Associated Press Email Address: news@kake.com |
|
December 18th, 2010
A state plan to limit the air quality effects of burning in the Flint Hills relies heavily on volunteer efforts.
Under the Flint Hills smoke management plan unveiled Thursday, ranchers would be allowed to continue burning grasslands during April but would be asked to be more selective in their practices.
The plan would mandate restrictions on other types of burning in April in 16 counties. The hope is that would be enough to reduce ozone levels, which are driven up each April when millions of grassland acres are burned in Flint Hills.
The Wichita Eagle reported that plan will take effect as soon as the regulations can be reviewed by a legislative committee and approved by the state's attorney general and department of administration.
| Offbeat News Headlines | |
Wisconsin Suspect Records Himself Taunting Police
 0 Comments
A suspect in a Wisconsin theft is in jail after he filmed himself revealing his name, showing his face and admitting he stole the video camera he was using at that moment. (Full Story) |
|
|
Iowa Man With Zebra, Parrot In Truck Gets DUI
1 Comment
An Iowa man stopped outside a Dubuque bar with a small zebra and a parrot in his truck has been charged with drunken driving. (Full Story) |
|
|
Woman Drops Bank Robbery Attempt Midway Through
0 Comments
A would-be bank robber apparently changed her mind midway through the crime, but police are still looking for her. (Full Story) |
|
|
Wanted: Bigfoot Hair Samples For European Study
2 Comments
European researchers say new techniques to analyze DNA could help crack the mystery of whether Bigfoot exists. (Full Story) |
|
|
City Official Consults Ouija Board Before Vote
0 Comments
A San Francisco supervisor says he consulted a Ouija board before city leaders voted on whether to recommend naming a Navy ship after slain gay rights activist Harvey Milk. (Full Story) |
|
|
Agent: 'OMG' Diet Book Subject Of 7-Figure Deal
0 Comments
The author of a self-published diet book that advocates skipping breakfast and taking cold baths has agreed to lucrative deals with British and U.S. publishers. (Full Story) |
|
| More Headlines | |
 |
Health Connect
Click here for health resources from local medical providers. |
 |
KAKE DVD Collection
Click here to order KAKE DVD's including "Honor Flight", "Santa's Workshop" and more. |
 |
First United Methodist Church
Click here to watch live Sunday services. |
