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Man Arrested for Alleged ATM Theft in Several Kansas Counties

Thursday, June 1

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) with the help of federal, state, and local law enforcement, arrested a man following a lengthy multi-state investigation into ATM theft at colleges and universities.On Thursday, June 1, at approximately 11 a.m., Michael W....

Kansas Knights of Columbus Donate $71,000 to Kansas Pregnancy Centers

Thursday, June 1

KANSAS - The Kansas State Council of the Knights of Columbus has donated $71,000 to eight pregnancy centers throughout Kansas. The donations were raised at the 122nd Annual Kansas Knights of Columbus State Convention, where $61,000 was raised or pledged to support the Aid...

U.S. Census: Fastest-Growing and Fastest Shrinking Counties in Kansas

Wednesday, May 31

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Legislative Leaders Decide Not to Challenge Kelly’s Line-Item Veto in School Bill

Wednesday, May 31

By KASB.org TOPEKA, Kan. - School districts apparently have clearance to plan fiscal year 2024 budgets after legislative leaders said they will not challenge Gov. Laura Kelly’s line-item veto of a provision in the new K-12 education funding law.Last week, Kelly signed into law SB...

Grab and Go: Organize Important Documents before Disaster, Says Expert

Wednesday, May 31

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension MANHATTAN, Kan. – Nobody ever really expects to be a victim of natural disaster.But The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reports that since 1980, the United States has sustained 355 weather and climate disasters at an average...

Deaths from Suicide and Substance Abuse Rise in Kansas

Tuesday, May 30

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS) — Deaths due to substance misuse and suicide are up across the country, but they’re rising even faster in Kansas. More people died of alcohol-related causes and suicide in Kansas in 2021 than in the country overall.And the state’s overdose death...

Two Individuals Killed in Reno County Motorcycle Accident Late Monday

Tuesday, May 30

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Two people were killed in a motorcycle wreck west of Pleasantview Monday night.

This week in Pawnee County: May 30, 2023 Edition

Tuesday, May 30

Upcoming Coffee Hours:June 1st: Ad Astra Radio Coffee Hour | 9:30 am @ Chamber | 502 Broadway June 8th: High Plains Credit Coffee Hour | 605 Main June 15th: City of Larned Coffee | 417 Broadway June...

Senior Citizens Encouraged to Apply to Receive Coupons to Buy Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs and Honey at Farmers Markets in McPherson County

Tuesday, May 30

MCPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. – Low-income Kansas seniors may be eligible for a program that provides coupons to purchase fresh, unprocessed fruits and vegetables and honey at farmers markets in selected counties throughout the state.The Kansas Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (KSFMNP) is providing seniors...

Starting June 1, Residential Customers Will Not Pay Construction Demolition Tipping Fee at Reno County Landfill

Tuesday, May 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Beginning June 1, 2023, the construction demolition tipping fee for residential users will not be charged at the Reno County Landfill. The fee will be applied to commercial users only within Reno County.Reno County Commissioners voted on the change by approving...

United Way of Reno County Announces Valarie Taylor as Community Impact Coordinator

Tuesday, May 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – United Way of Reno County is pleased to announce the promotion of Valerie Taylor to the role of Community Impact Coordinator. Prior to this, Valerie was the program manager for Reno Connections through United Way in partnership with the Hutchinson Public...

2023 Miss Kansas Competition to be Held June 9-10

Tuesday, May 30

Pratt, Kan. – The prestigious Miss Kansas Competition is back, bringing together 16 accomplished young women from across the state to compete for over $53,000 in scholarships. The event will take place on June 9-10, 2023, at the campus of Pratt Community College in...