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KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/06/25

MAYETTA, Kansas – Country singer/songwriter Tracy Lawrence is performing live at 7PM on April 3, 2025 at Prairie Band Casino &amp; Resort!

Lawrence’s early albums Sticks and Stones (1991), Alibis (1992), and I See It Now (1994) quickly propelled him to high status in the 90’s neo-traditional country scene.

Throughout the 90’s and 2000’s, Lawrence released ten albums, four of which received platinum certification and two of which that were 2x certified platinum (Alibis and Time Marches On). Most known for hits such as “Time Marches On,” “Alibis,” “Texas Tornado,” and “Stars Over Texas,” Lawrence’s illustrious career produced 18 number one tracks. A dedicated artist, he continues to perform and write new tracks while experimenting with his sound more than ever before and working with new artists shaping modern country.

We hope to see you at Prairie Band Casino &amp; Resort this April as Tracy Lawrence performs live in the Great Lakes Ballroom. This night of honky-tonk hits is sure to entertain all sorts of country music fans! Tickets go on sale at noon on Friday, January 17.

For more information, visit Prairie Band Casino &amp; Resort’s website, hover over the shows tab, and click “Epic Entertainment.”


Prairie Band Casino &amp; Resort is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. Prairie Band Casino &amp; Resort was the first full-service casino in Kansas and is located on tribal land only 15 minutes north of Topeka. The casino offers a spacious gaming room that includes over 1,200 slot machines, 25 table games, along with a 300-seat bingo hall. There are four dining options, lobby bar, luxury hotel, on-site convenience store and RV park. The 12,000-square-foot Great Lakes Ballroom plays host to weddings, conferences, concerts and other live performances, and the award-winning Firekeeper Golf Course is only steps away. Prairie Band Casino has recently opened their new hotel expansion which features 74 new guest rooms, a full-service spa, Topgolf Swing Suite bays, indoor and outdoor pools, an arcade, meeting spaces, and a fitness room. With their newly added amenities, you’ll see why Prairie Band Casino &amp; Resort promises their guests more ways to play.

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 </figure>SubmittedMAYETTA, Kansas – Country singer/songwriter Tracy Lawrence is performing live at 7PM on April 3, 2025 at Prairie Band Casino &amp; Resort!Lawrence’s early albums Sticks and Stones (1991), Alibis (1992), and I See It Now (1994) quickly propelled him to high status in the 90’s neo-traditional country scene.Throughout the 90’s and 2000’s, Lawrence released ten albums, four of which received platinum certification and two of which that were 2x certified platinum (Alibis and Time Marches On). Most known for hits such as “Time Marches On,” “Alibis,” “Texas Tornado,” and “Stars Over Texas,” Lawrence’s illustrious career produced 18 number one tracks. A dedicated artist, he continues to perform and write new tracks while experimenting with his sound more than ever before and working with new artists shaping modern country.We hope to see you at Prairie Band Casino &amp; Resort this April as Tracy Lawrence performs live in the Great Lakes Ballroom. This night of honky-tonk hits is sure to entertain all sorts of country music fans! Tickets go on sale at noon on Friday, January 17.For more information, visit Prairie Band Casino &amp; Resort’s website, hover over the shows tab, and click “Epic Entertainment.”
Prairie Band Casino &amp; Resort is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. Prairie Band Casino &amp; Resort was the first full-service casino in Kansas and is located on tribal land only 15 minutes north of Topeka. The casino offers a spacious gaming room that includes over 1,200 slot machines, 25 table games, along with a 300-seat bingo hall. There are four dining options, lobby bar, luxury hotel, on-site convenience store and RV park. The 12,000-square-foot Great Lakes Ballroom plays host to weddings, conferences, concerts and other live performances, and the award-winning Firekeeper Golf Course is only steps away. Prairie Band Casino has recently opened their new hotel expansion which features 74 new guest rooms, a full-service spa, Topgolf Swing Suite bays, indoor and outdoor pools, an arcade, meeting spaces, and a fitness room. With their newly added amenities, you’ll see why Prairie Band Casino &amp; Resort promises their guests more ways to play.

Tracy Lawrence to perform live at Prairie Band Casino, resort

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The&nbsp;<a href="https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/R/R48309/2#:~:text=Every%20four%20years%2C%20the%20House,of%20the%20electoral%20college%20process.">congressional joint session</a>&nbsp;to count&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/what-to-know-electoral-college-presidential-elections-1fe5436f724d87030f340f1893626f6e">electoral votes</a>&nbsp;on Monday is expected to be much less eventful than the certification&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/congress-confirm-joe-biden-78104aea082995bbd7412a6e6cd13818">four years ago</a>&nbsp;that was&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/capitol-siege">interrupted by a violent mob of supporters of then-President Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;who tried to stop the count and overturn the results of an election he lost to Democrat Joe Biden.

This time, Trump is returning to office after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-day-trump-harris-white-house-83c8e246ab97f5b97be45cdc156af4e2">winning the 2024 election</a>&nbsp;that began with Biden as his party's nominee and ended with Vice President Kamala Harris atop the ticket. She will preside over the certification of her own loss, fulfilling the constitutional role in the same way that Trump's vice president,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mike-pence-electoral-vote-d27490021b4203087043df1939b82f8b">Mike Pence,</a>&nbsp;did after the violence subsided on Jan. 6, 2021.

Usually a routine affair, the congressional&nbsp;<a href="https://history.house.gov/Institution/Joint-Sessions/Joint-Sessions/">joint session</a>&nbsp;on Jan. 6 every four years is the final step in reaffirming a presidential election after the&nbsp;<a href="https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF12682">Electoral College</a>&nbsp;officially elects the winner in December. The meeting is required by the Constitution and includes several distinct steps.

Under federal law, Congress must meet Jan. 6 to open sealed certificates from each state that contain a record of their&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/electoral-college-election-explainer-trump-harris-ca14e0823c1e88aa5e5039645637a357">electoral votes</a>. The votes are brought into the chamber in special mahogany boxes that are used for the occasion.

Bipartisan representatives of both chambers read the results out loud and do an official count. The vice president, as president of the Senate, presides over the session and declares the winner.

The Constitution requires Congress to meet and count the electoral votes. If there is a tie, then the House decides the presidency, with each congressional delegation having one vote. That hasn’t happened since the 1800s, and won't happen this time because Trump’s electoral win over Harris was decisive, 312-226.

Congress&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-susan-collins-west-virginia-c9c15562ad910bbc0ba6ef1eecbfc158">tightened the rules for the certification</a>&nbsp;after the violence of 2021 and Trump’s attempts to usurp the process.

In particular, the revised Electoral Count Act&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-donald-trump-e4366ca9e350ef87ebbb7638517cbde3">passed in 2022</a>&nbsp;more explicitly defines the role of the vice president after Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jan-6-trump-pence-jd-vance-prosecution-f78cf222187b271e0ba0bb684110455e">aggressively</a><a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-joe-biden-donald-trump-senate-elections-elections-aaa00b96179c454426453a99ca1e2e30">pushed</a>&nbsp;Pence to try and object to the Republican's defeat — an action that would have gone far beyond Pence's ceremonial role. Pence rebuffed Trump and ultimately gaveled down his own defeat. Harris will do the same.

The updated law clarifies that the vice president does not have the power to determine the results on Jan. 6.

Harris and Pence were not the first vice presidents to be put in the uncomfortable position of presiding over their own defeats. In 2001, Vice President Al Gore presided over the counting of the 2000 presidential election that he narrowly lost to Republican George W. Bush. Gore had to gavel several Democrats’ objections out of order.

In 2017, Biden as vice president presided over the count that declared Trump the winner. Biden also shot down objections from House Democrats that did not have any Senate support.

The presiding officer opens and presents the certificates of the electoral votes in alphabetical order of the states.

The appointed “tellers” from the House and Senate, members of both parties, then read each certificate out loud and record and count the votes. At the end, the presiding officer announces who has won the majority votes for both president and vice president.

After a teller reads the certificate from any state, a lawmaker can stand up and object to that state’s vote on any grounds. But the presiding officer will not hear the objection unless it is in writing and signed by one-fifth of each chamber.

That threshold is significantly higher than what came before. Previously, a successful objection only required support from one member of the Senate and one member of the House. Lawmakers raised the threshold in the 2022 law to make objections more difficult.

If any objection reaches the threshold — something not expected this time — the joint session suspends and the House and Senate go into separate sessions to consider it. For the objection to be sustained, both chambers must uphold it by a simple majority vote. If they do not agree, the original electoral votes are counted with no changes.

In 2021, both the House and Senate&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/congress-confirm-joe-biden-78104aea082995bbd7412a6e6cd13818'">rejected challenges</a>&nbsp;to the electoral votes in Arizona and Pennsylvania.

Before 2021, the last time that such an objection was considered had been 2005, when Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones of Ohio and Sen. Barbara Boxer of California, both Democrats, objected to Ohio’s electoral votes, claiming there were voting irregularities. Both the House and Senate debated the objection and easily rejected it. It was only the second time such a vote had occurred.

Once Congress counts the votes, what's next?

After Congress certifies the vote, the president is inaugurated on the west front of the Capitol on Jan. 20.

The joint session is the last official chance for objections, beyond any challenges in court. Harris has conceded and never disputed Trump’s win.

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She will preside over the certification of her own loss, fulfilling the constitutional role in the same way that Trump's vice president,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/mike-pence-electoral-vote-d27490021b4203087043df1939b82f8b">Mike Pence,</a>&nbsp;did after the violence subsided on Jan. 6, 2021.Usually a routine affair, the congressional&nbsp;<a href="https://history.house.gov/Institution/Joint-Sessions/Joint-Sessions/">joint session</a>&nbsp;on Jan. 6 every four years is the final step in reaffirming a presidential election after the&nbsp;<a href="https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF12682">Electoral College</a>&nbsp;officially elects the winner in December. The meeting is required by the Constitution and includes several distinct steps.A look at the joint session:<h2>What happens when Congress meets?</h2>Under federal law, Congress must meet Jan. 6 to open sealed certificates from each state that contain a record of their&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/electoral-college-election-explainer-trump-harris-ca14e0823c1e88aa5e5039645637a357">electoral votes</a>. The votes are brought into the chamber in special mahogany boxes that are used for the occasion.Bipartisan representatives of both chambers read the results out loud and do an official count. The vice president, as president of the Senate, presides over the session and declares the winner.The Constitution requires Congress to meet and count the electoral votes. If there is a tie, then the House decides the presidency, with each congressional delegation having one vote. That hasn’t happened since the 1800s, and won't happen this time because Trump’s electoral win over Harris was decisive, 312-226.<h2>How has it changed since the last time?</h2>Congress&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-susan-collins-west-virginia-c9c15562ad910bbc0ba6ef1eecbfc158">tightened the rules for the certification</a>&nbsp;after the violence of 2021 and Trump’s attempts to usurp the process.In particular, the revised Electoral Count Act&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-donald-trump-e4366ca9e350ef87ebbb7638517cbde3">passed in 2022</a>&nbsp;more explicitly defines the role of the vice president after Trump&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/jan-6-trump-pence-jd-vance-prosecution-f78cf222187b271e0ba0bb684110455e">aggressively</a><a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-joe-biden-donald-trump-senate-elections-elections-aaa00b96179c454426453a99ca1e2e30">pushed</a>&nbsp;Pence to try and object to the Republican's defeat — an action that would have gone far beyond Pence's ceremonial role. Pence rebuffed Trump and ultimately gaveled down his own defeat. Harris will do the same.The updated law clarifies that the vice president does not have the power to determine the results on Jan. 6.Harris and Pence were not the first vice presidents to be put in the uncomfortable position of presiding over their own defeats. In 2001, Vice President Al Gore presided over the counting of the 2000 presidential election that he narrowly lost to Republican George W. Bush. Gore had to gavel several Democrats’ objections out of order.In 2017, Biden as vice president presided over the count that declared Trump the winner. Biden also shot down objections from House Democrats that did not have any Senate support.<h2>How does the session unfold?</h2>The presiding officer opens and presents the certificates of the electoral votes in alphabetical order of the states.The appointed “tellers” from the House and Senate, members of both parties, then read each certificate out loud and record and count the votes. At the end, the presiding officer announces who has won the majority votes for both president and vice president.<h2>What if there's an objection?</h2>After a teller reads the certificate from any state, a lawmaker can stand up and object to that state’s vote on any grounds. But the presiding officer will not hear the objection unless it is in writing and signed by one-fifth of each chamber.That threshold is significantly higher than what came before. Previously, a successful objection only required support from one member of the Senate and one member of the House. Lawmakers raised the threshold in the 2022 law to make objections more difficult.If any objection reaches the threshold — something not expected this time — the joint session suspends and the House and Senate go into separate sessions to consider it. For the objection to be sustained, both chambers must uphold it by a simple majority vote. If they do not agree, the original electoral votes are counted with no changes.In 2021, both the House and Senate&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/congress-confirm-joe-biden-78104aea082995bbd7412a6e6cd13818'">rejected challenges</a>&nbsp;to the electoral votes in Arizona and Pennsylvania.Before 2021, the last time that such an objection was considered had been 2005, when Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones of Ohio and Sen. Barbara Boxer of California, both Democrats, objected to Ohio’s electoral votes, claiming there were voting irregularities. Both the House and Senate debated the objection and easily rejected it. It was only the second time such a vote had occurred.<h2>Once Congress counts the votes, what's next?</h2>After Congress certifies the vote, the president is inaugurated on the west front of the Capitol on Jan. 20.The joint session is the last official chance for objections, beyond any challenges in court. Harris has conceded and never disputed Trump’s win.

How Congress will certify Trump's Electoral College victory 

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For an updated list of activities, check the calendar of events on the Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau website <a href="https://www.visithays.com/calendar.aspx">www.visithays.com</a>.

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New year in Hays opens with new events, activities, sports

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Knock, knock. Who’s there? Iva. Iva who? I’ve a sore hand from knocking!

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Iva. Iva who? I’ve a sore hand from knocking!

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/03/25

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Why couldn’t the pirate play cards? Because he was sitting on the deck!

Why couldn’t the pirate play cards? Because he was sitting on the deck!

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 01/02/25

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<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573838088789.jpeg">Q: What happened to the person who stole a calendar on New Year’s Eve?A: He got 12 months&nbsp;

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 12/31/24

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Why did the tomato turn red? It saw the salad dressing!

Why did the tomato turn red? It saw the salad dressing!

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 12/30/24

Why do we put candles on the top of a birthday cake? Because it’s too hard to put them on the bottom.

Why do we put candles on the top of a birthday cake? Because it’s too hard to put them on the bottom.

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 12/27/24

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On this episode of the Post Podcast, Hays Post reporter Becky Kiser speaks with Jessica Phelan, assistant professor in the Fort Hays State University Department of Health and Human Performance about numerous health benefits of vegetables in our diets.&nbsp;

<div><iframe title="Post Podcast: Vegetables. Love 'em or hate 'em, they're great for you." allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=8c6x7-178070f-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>On this episode of the Post Podcast, Hays Post reporter Becky Kiser speaks with Jessica Phelan, assistant professor in the Fort Hays State University Department of Health and Human Performance about numerous health benefits of vegetables in our diets.&nbsp;

🎙 Post Podcast: Vegetables. Love 'em or hate 'em, they're great for you.

What did the old tom cat say when he saw two mice on roller skates? Meals on wheels!

What did the old tom cat say when he saw two mice on roller skates? Meals on wheels!

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 12/26/24

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On this episode of the Post Podcast, Hays Post reporter Becky Kiser speaks with Hays Arts Council Executive Director Brenda Meder about the HAC capital campaign, For the HeART of Hays.

<div><iframe title="Post Podcast: 'The Art of Bread' is part of Hays Arts Council's capital campaign" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=kwf54-178075c-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=315" loading="lazy"></iframe</div>On this episode of the Post Podcast, Hays Post reporter Becky Kiser speaks with Hays Arts Council Executive Director Brenda Meder about the HAC capital campaign, For the HeART of Hays.

🎙Post Podcast: 'The Art of Bread' is part of Hays Arts Council's capital campaign 

What did the gingerbread man put on his bed?A cookie sheet!

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 12/24/24

As the holiday season winds down, many households face the question: what to do with the Christmas tree and holiday greenery? Instead of sending them to the landfill, consider recycling them! Repurposing your tree and greenery is an eco-friendly way to give them a second life while benefiting your garden, wildlife, or community.

Here are some practical and creative ways to recycle your Christmas tree and greenery:

1. Turn It in to Mulch Most natural Christmas trees can be chipped into mulch, which is excellent for garden beds and pathways. If you have access to a chipper, you can do this yourself. Otherwise, check with your local recycling center or municipal services—many communities offer free tree chipping programs.

2. Create Habitat for Wildlife Place your tree in your yard or garden to create shelter for birds and small animals during the winter months. You can even decorate it with birdseed ornaments, suet, or peanut butter-coated pinecones to provide food for wildlife.

3. Compost the Greenery Cut branches and greenery can be added to your compost pile or used as a base layer. The needles are rich in carbon and can help balance the compost's nitrogen content. Keep in mind that large branches should be trimmed down for easier decomposition.

4. Protect Your Plants Lay trimmed branches over perennial beds to help insulate them during the cold months. The branches can act as a natural mulch, protecting plants from harsh winter temperatures.

5. Check Local Recycling Programs Many communities have specific programs for tree and greenery recycling. Some cities collect trees curbside for recycling into mulch or erosion control products. Contact your local solid waste department or extension office for details.

6. Use It for Erosion Control In some areas, recycled Christmas trees are used for erosion control in wetlands or along riverbanks. These trees help stabilize soil and provide a natural barrier against erosion.

Don’t Burn It Indoors: Dry trees are highly flammable and can create a fire hazard. They also produce creosote, which can build up in your chimney.

Remove All Decorations: Before recycling, ensure all ornaments, tinsel, and lights are removed to prevent contamination.

Avoid Artificial Trees: Artificial trees cannot be recycled and should be reused or donated if in good condition.

Recycling your tree or greenery is a simple step that can have a big impact on the environment. By giving your holiday decorations a sustainable farewell, you can enjoy the spirit of the season while also taking care of our planet.

Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact her by e-mail at aboor@ksu.edu or calling 620-793-1910

K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating.

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 </figure>As the holiday season winds down, many households face the question: what to do with the Christmas tree and holiday greenery? Instead of sending them to the landfill, consider recycling them! Repurposing your tree and greenery is an eco-friendly way to give them a second life while benefiting your garden, wildlife, or community.Here are some practical and creative ways to recycle your Christmas tree and greenery:1. Turn It in to Mulch Most natural Christmas trees can be chipped into mulch, which is excellent for garden beds and pathways. If you have access to a chipper, you can do this yourself. Otherwise, check with your local recycling center or municipal services—many communities offer free tree chipping programs.2. Create Habitat for Wildlife Place your tree in your yard or garden to create shelter for birds and small animals during the winter months. You can even decorate it with birdseed ornaments, suet, or peanut butter-coated pinecones to provide food for wildlife.3. Compost the Greenery Cut branches and greenery can be added to your compost pile or used as a base layer. The needles are rich in carbon and can help balance the compost's nitrogen content. Keep in mind that large branches should be trimmed down for easier decomposition.4. Protect Your Plants Lay trimmed branches over perennial beds to help insulate them during the cold months. The branches can act as a natural mulch, protecting plants from harsh winter temperatures.5. Check Local Recycling Programs Many communities have specific programs for tree and greenery recycling. Some cities collect trees curbside for recycling into mulch or erosion control products. Contact your local solid waste department or extension office for details.6. Use It for Erosion Control In some areas, recycled Christmas trees are used for erosion control in wetlands or along riverbanks. These trees help stabilize soil and provide a natural barrier against erosion.Avoid These MistakesDon’t Burn It Indoors: Dry trees are highly flammable and can create a fire hazard. They also produce creosote, which can build up in your chimney.Remove All Decorations: Before recycling, ensure all ornaments, tinsel, and lights are removed to prevent contamination.Avoid Artificial Trees: Artificial trees cannot be recycled and should be reused or donated if in good condition.Recycling your tree or greenery is a simple step that can have a big impact on the environment. By giving your holiday decorations a sustainable farewell, you can enjoy the spirit of the season while also taking care of our planet.Alicia Boor is an Agriculture and Natural Resources agent in the Cottonwood District (which includes Barton and Ellis counties) for K-State Research and Extension. You can contact her by e-mail at aboor@ksu.edu or calling 620-793-1910K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperating.

How to recycle your Christmas tree, holiday greenery

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