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Colorado mobilizes after avian flu hits Weld County egg farm
regional1 month ago

Colorado mobilizes after avian flu hits Weld County egg farm

Colorado confirms a suspected avian flu outbreak at a Weld County egg farm, with CSU confirming the outbreak and the state awaiting final confirmation from USDA facilities in Iowa; Lt. Gov. Primavera has issued a verbal disaster declaration to coordinate response as authorities prepare mitigation efforts, marking the first commercial farm outbreak in Colorado since mid-2024 after years of culling in the egg and dairy sectors. Some workers tested positive during 2024 outbreaks, but none required hospitalization, and officials continue monitoring for human cases while containment measures take effect.

BYU Women Dominate NCAA Regionals, Eye National Meet
sports1 year ago

BYU Women Dominate NCAA Regionals, Eye National Meet

BYU's top-ranked women's cross-country team won the NCAA Mountain Region meet in Reno, Nevada, despite resting their top two runners, Lexy Lowry and Jenna Hutchins. The team placed four runners in the top 10, securing a victory with 47 points over Northern Arizona's 60. The BYU men's team also won their regional meet, holding out some top runners and finishing with 52 points. Both teams are set to compete in the NCAA championships in Wisconsin next week.

Kansans Vote for Ad Astra License Plate Design in Landslide Decision
regional2 years ago

Kansans Vote for Ad Astra License Plate Design in Landslide Decision

Governor Kelly announces the winning license plate design for Kansas, featuring the Statehouse dome within a cutout of the state and a yellow, white, and blue gradient background. The design received over 140,000 votes, representing 53% of the total. While some residents found it "okay," others appreciated its uniqueness and representation of Topeka. Governor Kelly emphasized the importance of meeting public safety and printing guidelines, stating that simpler designs are becoming more common nationwide. The Department of Revenue is now working to issue the updated plates promptly.

"Kansans Vote for New Ad Astra License Plate Design"
regional2 years ago

"Kansans Vote for New Ad Astra License Plate Design"

After weeks of controversy and debate, Kansas has chosen a new license plate design through a public vote. The winning design received 53% of the votes, with almost 270,000 people participating in the process. The state government released five additional options after a previous design was rejected in November. Governor Laura Kelly expressed satisfaction with the public's involvement and emphasized the importance of safety in the new license plates. The Department of Revenue will now work on issuing the updated plates.