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Climate and drought update

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WICHITA – This week began with bitter cold and fresh snow, but December was warmer than average according to the National Weather Service in Wichita. December and yearly 2024 temperatures were above average to well above average across much of Kansas, while December precipitation was below average for most of the state.

District Attorney warns of Amazon scam

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A Wichita man in his mid-70s recently fell victim to a scam that cost him $15,000, according to the office of Sedgwick County District Attorney Marc Bennett. Last summer, the man received a call from someone who claimed to be with Amazon.

Dam Jam departing for Winfield

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GODDARD – The Dam Jam Music Festival won’t be in Goddard this summer. The festival announced on Monday that it is moving to the Winfield Fairgrounds and will hold the festival one week earlier on the calendar, on July 18-19.
Jo Dee Messina performs at the Dam Jam Music Festival in Goddard last summer. After a year at Lake Afton and then a year in Goddard, the music festival is moving to Winfield. Stephanie McKennon/TSnews

KS lawmakers to debate property taxes

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Property tax cuts and access to care for young, transgender people are likely to be top issues in the Kansas Statehouse this year. Top Kansas Republicans said they’ll look at amending the state constitution to put a cap on appraised values used to determine property taxes.

Conway Springs tackles issues with junk cars, RVs

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CONWAY SPRINGS – Members of the Conway Springs City Council closed out 2024 by taking action on junk cars and parked RVs in the community. Tackling these issues had been a discussion item for the council in the final months of the year, and at their meeting in December, council members took action on two ordinances that addressed both of the issues for the community.

Does Medicare cover talk therapy services?

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Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, What types of mental health services does Medicare cover? I struggle with anxiety and depression, and my primary care provider recommended I see a therapist or psychiatrist. Anxious Annie Dear Annie, Medicare actually covers both outpatient and inpatient mental health care services and programs to help beneficiaries with anxiety, depression and many other mental health needs.
Does Medicare cover talk therapy services?
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