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Farm Bureau Insight: Fair Life Lessons

Monday, July 17

By Greg Doering KANSAS – In a few days, the local county fair will kick off marking the beginning of summer’s end as classes begin in the following weeks. But for a few short, hot days, the fair offers a little bit of everything for...

Storm Cleanup Plan for City of Great Bend

Monday, July 17

GREAT BEND, Kan. – The City of Great Bend is putting together a storm cleanup plan for trees & limbs. Today City Staff is focusing on clearing Streets ONLY, however the next step will be to drive every neighborhood and pick up down trees...

Get the Best Price of the Year on Kansas State Fair Unlimited Ride Wristbands

Monday, July 17

Hutchinson, Kan. – On July 25th, from 10am to 10pm, take advantage of our incredible flash sale on unlimited carnival ride Midway Wristbands for only $25.This is the lowest price you'll find all year for our wristbands! Experience unlimited fun and ride to your heart's...

Kansas Board of Education Seeks 4-year, $346 million State Funding Hike for Special Education

Friday, July 14

By Tim Carpenter,

After School Shutdown, Rural Kansas Community Tries to Divorce District

Friday, July 14

By Rachel Mipro,

Golden Belt Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications for Next Cycle

Thursday, July 13

GREAT BEND, Kan. – Golden Belt Community Foundation invites proposals for its upcoming competitive grant cycle focused on the health and well-being of youth, funded through the Kansas Health Foundation Youth Endowment...

Kansas Nonprofits Receive More than $4M from Community Service Program Tax Credits

Thursday, July 13

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that $4.1 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits has been awarded to 36 nonprofit organizations across the state to boost fundraising efforts focused on improving local access to quality child care, health care, education,...

Kansas Department of Education: Teacher Vacancies Remain High

Thursday, July 13

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - New numbers from the Kansas Department of Education show the teacher shortage continues across the state. Public schools reported more than 1,600 vacant jobs in April - about the same number as last fall. Most openings are in special education...

Great Bend USD 428 BOE Make Approves New Student Cell Phone Policy

Wednesday, July 12

GREAT BEND, Kan. – The Great Bend USD 428 Board of Education Monday approved a new policy for cell phones in all district buildings, and in particular, Great Bend High School.“Plain and simple, the phone is not supposed to be out during class,” Superintendent...

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...

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...

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...