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EPA Fulfills Governor Kelly’s Request to Save Kansans Money at the Gas Pump This Summer

Thursday, May 4

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted her request to allow the sale of E15 products – gasoline blended with 15% ethanol – during the summer months through an emergency waiver. This action will help...

Larned City Council Sets New Swimming Pool Hours

Thursday, May 4

LARNED, Kan. – The Larned City Council has approved a change in Swimming Pool hours for the upcoming season. The pool will continue to open at 12:30 p.m. but will see a two-hour change in closing time from 8 p.m. to 6 p.m.The Council...

Barton and Stafford County Seniors Recipients of Central Kansas Catbackers Scholarships

Thursday, May 4

STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. – Five graduating seniors from Barton and Stafford Counties have been awarded $1 thousand scholarships each from the Central Kansas Catbackers. Since 2016, the group has awarded scholarships to local students planning to attend Kansas State University.Joshua Hildebrand from Stafford High...

Biden Rule Protecting Lesser Prairie Chicken Overturned by U.S. Senate

Thursday, May 4

By Ariana Figueroa,

Kansas Officials Plan to Cut Down on Foster Placements

Thursday, May 4

By Rachel Mipro,

Kansas April Tax Collections Fall Short of Estimates

Tuesday, May 2

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) - State tax collections for April fell short of estimates. The Kansas Department of Revenue reports that tax collections for April totaled $1.3 billion, about 2.3% or $30.1 million below the estimate. The number also marks a 14.7% fall from April...

Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force Announces 2022 Challenge Award Recipients

Monday, May 1

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Confidence in Kansas Public Education Task Force has named 91 schools as recipients of the 2022 Challenge Awards.The awards recognize Kansas schools that are making a notable difference in student achievement despite facing significant challenges in their school population. Since...

Here’s where gas Prices are Headed (For Now) and Why

Monday, May 1

By Casey Quinlan,

Kansas Legislature Approves K-12 Education Budget with Private School Benefits

Monday, May 1

By Rachel Mipro,

La Fiera de Ojinaga Brings Norteño Sound to Kansas State Fair September 15

Monday, May 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Get ready for a night of electrifying music and unforgettable performances as La Fiera de Ojinaga takes the stage at the Kansas State Fair on Friday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m.! The renowned Mexican regional music group, known for their unique...

Sens. Moran, Marshall Introduce Bill to Provide Reliable & Affordable Energy to Kansans

Friday, April 28

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) introduced legislation to help provide stable energy rates and a reliable energy grid to states in the Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA), including Kansas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas.The Southwestern Power Administration Fund Establishment...

Kansas Lawmakers Fail to Override Veto on Flat Tax Plan

Thursday, April 27

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas Republicans fell short on a veto override in their attempt to enact a flat tax on income. The plan would have set the income tax rate for all Kansans at 5.15%.The override attempt failed by just one vote.Democrat state...