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Save the Date: Spoken Word Poetry Event with Dave McKane, Feb. 14 at Hutchinson Art Center

Tuesday, January 31

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Join the Hutchinson Art Center for a multimedia performance with writer, photographer, and pub enthusiast, Dave McKane.Semi-sweet Feelings: Poems for the Feint Hearted, A Spoken Word Poetry Event with Dave McKane. Tuesday, February 14th at 6:30 PMDave is a part-time Hutchinsonian,... Read More.

Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science to Hold Spring 2023 Events Across the State

Tuesday, January 31

By FHSU University CommunicationsHAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State University's Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science (KAMS) will host various events, including free information sessions and webinars across the state for any interested students and their families this spring. In addition to the traditional... Read More.

7th-12th Graders Can Train with an Astronaut This Spring Break

Tuesday, January 31

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Cosmosphere announced a new Spring Break camp March 13-17, which gives 7th-12th graders the opportunity to train with an astronaut. Called “Spring into STEM,” the day camp provides training similar to what astronauts use to prepare for the extreme environments of space,... Read More.

Art Students at Hutchinson High School Receive State Awards

Tuesday, January 31

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Students at Hutchinson High School have been recognized for their outstanding ceramic art pieces at the Eastern Kansas Scholastic Art and Writing Awards presented by the Alliance for Youth Artists and Writers. Six students from Hutchinson High School were selected for recognition... Read More.

Greinke Set to Return to KC on 1-year Deal (Source)

Tuesday, January 31

By Andrew Simon, MLB.com/Royals KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Zack Greinke and the Royals have agreed to a one-year deal that will keep the veteran right-hander in Kansas City for his age-39 season, a source told MLB.com's Anne Rogers on Monday. The club has not... Read More.

MMS 7th and 8th Grade B-Teams Challenged in Goddard Basketball Tournament

Monday, January 30

GODDARD, Kan. - It was a difficult weekend for the McPherson Middle School 7th and 8th grade B-Teams, as they challenged themselves against two tough opponents.The 8th Graders would open with a one-point loss to Maize South 35-34, their second game was another close... Read More.

Three Mac High Wrestlers Claim Gold in Weekend Tournaments

Monday, January 30

On Friday, the McPherson High Wrestlers were in action for a boys JV, and girls varsity tournament in Remington, where they both finished 6th in their respective tournament, which featured over 15 teams. On Saturday, the girls JV and boys varsity team took to... Read More.

Inman USD 448 Names New Superintendent

Monday, January 30

INMAN, Kan. – Stephen Jowers has been named the new Superintendent of Schools for Inman USD 448.Jowers, one of two finalists interviewed by the Board of Education last week, is currently in his second year as superintendent of school in Madison/Virgil USD 386 in... Read More.

Kansas Attorney General Pushes Tougher Penalties for Fentanyl Distribution

Monday, January 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Attorney General Kris Kobach wants to crack down on fentanyl in Kansas by creating new, harsher sentencing laws for people who sell drugs laced with fentanyl. Over 500 Kansans have died from fentanyl overdoses since 2015. It is often combined... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Move to Reduce Taxes on Social Security Income

Monday, January 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Some Kansas lawmakers want to reduce taxes on Social Security income as an incentive to keep retirees from leaving the state. The Kansas News Service reports that this change could cost the state up to $58 million in revenue a... Read More.

Kansas Legislature to Consider Legislation on State’s Water Issues

Monday, January 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas lawmakers are under increasing pressure to respond to the state’s worsening water crisis. Last year, the Legislature failed to pass legislation to deal with the crisis. Opposition came from groups that lobby for farmers and ranchers. But with a prolonged... Read More.

The Number of Kansas Students with Disabilities is Increasing

Monday, January 30

By KASB.org TOPEKA, Kan. - The number of Kansas students identified with disabilities under federal and state special education laws has increased nearly as much since 2005 as total student enrollment in public schools. The “headcount” of students with disabilities, regardless of how much time they... Read More.