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A Halfway through a yearlong energy efficiency contest, Merriam is in the top spot over five other Kansas cities.

Boy Scouts in Salina will be out this weekend trying to help neighbors save energy while competing against other Kansas communities in the "Take Charge Challenge." The scouts will deliver weatherization kits that can help keep warm air in and cold air out.

Elevators in the parts of Kansas are bursting with what is expected to be a record harvest of fall grains.At Providence Grain near Sublette, 1.5 million bushels of corn and 300,000 bushels of milo are on the ground.

Corn and soybean crops that are forecast to be the largest in Kansas history are coming in, and elevators are bursting with fall grains.

Published online 11/17/2009 10:17 PM McPherson Concrete Products employees Francisco Gonzalez and Oscar Garcia tie rebar before they pour a ring of concrete for a new grain silo at the Patterson elevator Tuesday.

Make no mistake, Dwight Tummons is confident that Quinter will prevail in the Take Charge Challenge that is pitting six Kansas communities against each other to see who can reduce energy use -- saving money along the way.

A race to reduce energy use among several Kansas communities just finished the first leg.

By Kim Wilhelm Kansas Department of Health and Environment held a public hearing Thursday about the proposed dairy operation near Cheney Lake.

You wouldn't think the recession could affect fire engines -- but it does. Volunteer fire departments across the country say they're seeing fewer firefighters, thanks to second jobs, or family obligations.

You wouldn't think the recession could affect fire engines -- but it does. Volunteer fire departments across the country say they're seeing fewer firefighters, thanks to second jobs, or family obligations.

You wouldn't think the recession could affect fire engines -- but it does. Volunteer fire departments across the country say they're seeing fewer firefighters, thanks to second jobs, or family obligations.

The city of Wellington is "taking charge," and it's starting to add up. The Lunchbox Diner is sporting some brand new efficient lightbulbs, using a fraction of the energy and eventually saving the business money.

The city of Wellington is "taking charge," and it's starting to add up. The Lunchbox Diner is sporting some brand new efficient lightbulbs, using a fraction of the energy and eventually saving the business money.

Six Kansas communities have taken up a challenge to see which one can save the most energy this year.

Salina is competing in the "Take Charge!" challenge, a yearlong contest against Wellington, Kinsley, Merriam and the Mt.