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August Proclaimed National Shooting Sports Month

By Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks SHAWNEE, Kan. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation has once again announced that August is National Shooting Sports Month, and celebrating the passion millions of Americans have for target shooting is Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department... Read More.

Registration Open for Counting KIDS Workshops Led by Laurel Murdie

By the Kansas State Department of Education KANSAS — Registration is open for the annual Counting KIDS Workshops led by Laurel Murdie, director of the Kansas State Department of Education’s Fiscal Auditing team.Make plans to attend one of the in-person sessions conducted at 11 locations... Read More.

Jake Gill Performing at Back to School Bash

Sponsored by Hopp's Sound and Sno Shack McPHERSON, Kan.  — Throughout the last four and half years, Jake Gill has raised awareness for non-profit organizations around the US and around the world. Gill is excited to be bringing his performance to the community and families... Read More.

Reno County Stuff the Bus Event

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County is partnering up with Durham School Services and First Call for Help for Stuff the Bus at the Dillons Marketplace at 3200 Plaza East Dr., in Hutchinson on Aug. 4. If you would like to participate in the event,... Read More.

Kansas EMS Association Announces 2023 KEMSA Award Winners

KANSAS — The Kansas EMS Association just announced the 2023 KEMSA Award Winners who will be attending the award banquet on Aug. 12., along with the Educator of the Year Zach Bieghler from Kingman EMS, who was previously shared about on July 28. 2023 KEMSA... Read More.

HutchCC Cosmetology Offering Free Haircuts

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College Cosmetology will be hosting its annual Back to School Haircut Day August 14 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the school’s center at 200 E. 3rd Ave., Hutchinson.Children in pre-k through grade 12 are... Read More.

Kansas Population Predicted to Grow but Slowly

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS/KSNT) — The population of Kansas is forecast to grow more slowly in the next 50 years than previously predicted, according to a new report. A Wichita State economic research center predicted the population of Kansas will grow on average about 0.3%... Read More.

Critics Attack Evergy’s Plan to Raise Electric Rates

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS/KSNT) — Critics of Evergy’s plan to hike electricity rates in Kansas warn that higher prices would put the health of elderly people in danger. Evergy says its first increase to base rates in five years is less than the inflation over... Read More.