President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing his government to roll back an environmental rule opposed by farm groups in Kansas and throughout the Midwest. Harvest Public Media’s Kristofor Husted reports.
President Trump said he is "paving the way for the elimination" of the rule. Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins of the Kansas 2nd District says the rollback was necessary because the rule would put unnecessary burdens on farmers and other landowners.
But supporters of the regulation say overturning the rule isn't something that can be done through executive order. The Natural Resources Defense Council says the EPA will have to restart a lengthy rule-making process. Supporters say the regulation is needed to ensure safe drinking water.
Description: Local Masons will host a free cancer screening Friday, August 25, during the Wellsville Car Show. Held from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at Family Life Chiropractic on 430 Main Street, it is free and open to the public. Physicians from KU Med Center will join Midwest Cancer Alliance, Diagnostic Imaging Centers and Masonic Lodge No. 65 to provide free skin and prostate cancer screenings and colon cancer home kits. Women who qualify may also receive a mammogram at no cost. The free screening is among the 28 hosted by the Kansas Masonic Foundation this year. For details call 913-207-6379. Submitted by: Laura Long KU Cancer Center/Kansas Masonic Foundation
Description: Join us for our third annual Classic Car Show on Saturday, August 26, at the Kansas City branch. There will be live music by Michelle Hawkins and the Studebakers, good food and lots of family fun. We hope to see you there! For more information, please visit our website http://info.unityone.org/blog/unity-one-cu-informs-kansas-city-classic-c... Submitted by: Stassia St Unity One Credit Union
Description: The Leawood Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the 3rd Annual Truckin’ It in the Park, a food truck festival, on Saturday August 26, 2017. The event will be held in Leawood City Park at 10601 Lee Boulevard beginning at 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Food and drink pricing may vary depending on the vendor. The event will feature food trucks of various cuisines from the Kansas City area. Gordon Biersch will have a beverage tent with adult beverages, soda, and water. Consumers must present valid ID to purchase adult beverages. Performing on stage at 5:30 p. m. will be Flashback, self-described as “Kansas City’s best party band”. This ensemble band covers Motown, disco & funk, party dance music, as well as some rhythm & blues. The event is open to all ages. Dogs are allowed on a leash. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket and/or lawn chair to enjoy the live music. Attendees may not bring their own coolers or beverages into the event. Alcohol is only permitted in the event area. Parking is available in Leawood City Park. More information about the event can be found online at https://www.leawood.org/parks/fallfestival.aspx Submitted by: Jacinta Tolinos Leawood Parks & Recreation
