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Kansas Wildlife Commissioners Consider Restricting Game Baiting

Wednesday, July 12

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – Kansas wildlife commissioners are exploring whether to restrict hunters from setting out bait to lure deer and other game. Most Midwestern states ban or limit baiting.Among 13 Midwestern states, only Kansas allows unregulated baiting of animals such as deer for... Read More.

Kansas Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Fentanyl Distribution

Wednesday, July 12

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – Last month the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Attorney General’s office announced a new task force aimed at cracking down on fentanyl distribution in the state. But drug policy experts say enforcement efforts don’t address the root issue of... Read More.

USD 418 Board of Education Seeking Applicants for Vacant Position

Tuesday, July 11

McPHERSON, Kan. –During the July 10, 2023 Board of Education Meeting, the Board approved receiving applications for the current board vacancies. Candidates interested in serving the remaining portion of either of the open positions may obtain a copy of the application by visiting the District... Read More.

Donors Needed in July to Prevent a Blood Shortage

Tuesday, July 11

KANSAS – The American Red Cross continues to see a concerning trend – blood donations are being sent to hospitals faster than they are coming in. The Red Cross has collected about 50,000 fewer blood donations than needed over the last two months. Donors... Read More.

$10 million Project Set for Previous K-14 in Reno, Rice Counties

Tuesday, July 11

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - A $10 million project on a section of highway previously designated as K-14 in Reno and Rice counties is expected to begin Thursday, July 20.This 17-mile section, of what had been K-14, was replaced last month by a new K-14... Read More.

Kansas Punching Above Its Weight – Lower Funding, Higher Student Outcomes

Tuesday, July 11

TOPEKA, Kan. (KASB.org) - KASB has posted a new report on K-12 education funding and outcomes in Kansas and other states. Kansas continues to lag behind the U.S. average in per-pupil funding. Despite increasing state aid under the first four years of the Gannon school finance... Read More.

Shawnee County Judge Suspends Kansas Policy Allowing Gender Changes to Driver’s Licenses

Tuesday, July 11

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — A Shawnee County District Court judge issued a temporary restraining order Monday to prevent Kansans from amending gender declarations on driver’s licenses pending further consideration of a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Kris Kobach.Kobach filed suit Friday... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces the Return of Hutch Fest in Fall 2023

Monday, July 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutch Rec, in partnership with the Downtown Hutch Rod Run, is bringing back the popular community festival Hutch Fest in Fall 2023.Hutch Fest will take place October 6 & 7 in Downtown Hutchinson and will include feature events as well as... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education held Annual Reorganization Meeting

Monday, July 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The USD 308 School Board held its annual Reorganization Meeting on Monday, July 10th. During the meeting, Cheryl Thompson nominated Valarie Gibson-Smith as President. The motion carried, 6-0, with Gibson-Smith recusing herself from the vote. Gibson-Smith immediately took her seat and... Read More.

Female Victim Dies from Injuries Sustained in Single Vehicle Accident

Monday, July 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – On Thursday, July 6th, Hutchinson Police Department, along with the Hutchinson Fire Department and Reno County EMS, were dispatched to the 2100 block of North Waldron for a crash involving a single vehicle vs power pole. The incident occurred shortly after... Read More.

Convoy of Hope Brings Help to Families in Need on July 29th

Monday, July 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Several Hutchinson churches are partnering to sponsor Convoy of Hope’s free drive-thru event on Saturday, July 29th, at 9 a.m. on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. The mission is to bring help and hope to families in need.Rain or shine, Convoy of... Read More.

The Summit and Inspired Spine Health Partner to Introduce Innovative Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery in Hutchinson

Monday, July 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A groundbreaking, minimally-invasive spine surgery is now available in Hutchinson, Kansas, thanks to a partnership between The Summit and Inspired Spine Health. One of the method’s pioneers, renowned neuro-spine surgeon Dr. Hamid Abassi, is now conducting surgeries at The Summit in... Read More.