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Quivira Water Issue Discussed at St. John Meeting
By Lucky Kidd ST. JOHN, Kan. — Representatives of communities in the Rattlesnake Creek basin met in St. John Monday afternoon to discuss a push to enforce the water rights of Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, which potentially could dramatically...
Stafford County Going to One Voting Site
By Lucky Kidd STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — The number of polling places in Stafford County will be reduced from three to one starting with the March Presidential Preference Primary. Stafford County Clerk Lisa Weber says the change has been under consideration...
Kansas Tourism Celebrates Kansas Day by Launching 2024 Marketing Campaign
By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — To commemorate Kansas Day, Kansas Tourism has released a new video inviting audiences to reclaim their vacation in Kansas. The video kicks off Kansas Tourism’s 2024 marketing campaign that focuses...
K-State Plans Junior Beef, Sheep Days
By K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Registration is now open for a pair of events that encourage youth to increase their knowledge about livestock production and management.Officials at Kansas State University have announced the dates...
Governor Kelly Vetoes Republican’s House Bill 2284, Calling it “Reckless Flat Tax”
By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today vetoed House Bill 2284 after receiving the legislation this afternoon.The following veto message is from Governor Kelly regarding her veto of House Bill 2284:
Broadband Acceleration Grant Makes $10M Available
By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $10 million is available to enhance broadband infrastructure statewide through the Broadband Acceleration Grant program. Grants funded through this program...
Winter Storms Intensified Red Cross Emergency Blood Shortage
Road conditions, flight delays impacting Red Cross transport of lifesaving blood products
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Bushton Proud Committee to Host Valentine’s Dinner
By the Bushton Proud Committee BUSHTON, Kan. — The Bushton Proud Committee will host a Valentine’s Dinner on Saturday, February 10, at the Bushton Community Center from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. followed by cards and games through 11:00 p.m....
Credit Card Routing Mandate Proposal Will Harm Consumers
By D. Gene Dikeman II, President-CEO of The Bank of the Plains and Chair-Elect of the Kansas Bankers Association Board of Directors Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) have introduced legislation expanding government routing mandates to the credit card market. It is important...
Welcome to Legionfest May 4, 2024
By the Ellsworth American Legion Post 174 ELLSWORTH, Kan. — The 4th annual outdoor festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 4th, 2024, with events kicking off at 7 a.m. Gates opening for the day at 10 a.m.So, what...
