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Kansas Man Drowns in Kayak-Related Accident at Kanopolis State Lake

Tuesday, June 13

ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. – Authorities are investigating the drowning of a Kansas man Sunday at Kanopolis State Lake. According to the Ellsworth County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a potential kayak-related drowning Sunday just before 6:30 p.m.Ellsworth County Sheriff Murray Marston...

Kansas Officials: Medicaid Recipients Losing Coverage

Tuesday, June 13

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) — About 70% of Kansas Medicaid recipients who’ve had their eligibility reviewed since April have lost their coverage. The Kansas News Service reports that this spring, Kansas had one of the highest rates of taking people off Medicaid rolls.Most of the...

Kansas State Fair Offering Buy One Get One Ticket Deal on June 21st

Tuesday, June 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – You won't find a better deal on gate admission than the Kansas State Fair’s (KSF) $10 Buy One Get One Free ticket offer. Order on Wednesday, June 21st from 10 am to 10 pm to get this First Day of Summer...

The Next Reno County Childcare Orientation Class is July 6th

Tuesday, June 13

Reno County, Kan. – The Reno County Health Department will be offering an orientation class for those interested in becoming a childcare provider. The class will be held at the Reno County Health Department back conference room on July 6th, 2023, from 2:00 pm...

Scott Boulevard in South Hutchinson Closed Due to Road Repair

Tuesday, June 13

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Scott Boulevard between Andrew Avenue and Plum Street, within the city limits of South Hutchinson, will be closed to all traffic beginning Monday, June 12, 2023.The closure will be in effect until further notice due to road repairs.

Dina Brislin Appointed to Fill South Hutchinson Council Vacancy

Tuesday, June 13

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Mayor Brian Garretson’s appointment of Dina Brislin to the South Hutchinson city council was confirmed on a unanimous vote last night. Her appointment returns the Council back to full strength following the resignation of Councilman Jeff Schenk who was hired...

USD 308 Board of Education Appoints Darcie Canfield-Riggs to Unexpired Term

Tuesday, June 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – At the June 12, 2023, Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education meeting, board members appointed Darcie Canfield-Riggs to fill the unexpired term vacated by Greg Meredith.Applications were accepted after Greg Meredith’s resignation in late April. In total, 11 applications were received....

Hesston Woman Killed in Rollover Accident

Tuesday, June 13

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. – A Hesston woman was killed when her vehicle left the roadway and rolled several times Sunday evening southeast of Hesston on Hesston Rd. According to the Harvey County Sheriff’s Office, 35-year-old Traci Slater received life-saving measures but was pronounced dead...

K-State Salina Campus Getting Millions to Address Pilot Shortage

Monday, June 12

SALINA, Kan. (KNS) — Kansas State University's Aerospace and Technology Campus in Salina is receiving almost $5 million in federal funding to help address the national shortage of pilots. The money from Congress will go toward building a flight simulation center at the K-State...

Nurses, State Officials Mark New Law Improving Workplace Safety

Monday, June 12

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS) –Doctors, nurses and other medical staff joined Governor Laura Kelly last Thursday to celebrate a new law that improves workplace safety for health care workers and increases penalties against people who assault medical personnel. Kelly says that workers in medical fields...