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Kansas House Votes to Prohibit Bans on Plastic Bags, Straws

Wednesday, March 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - The Kansas House has voted to prohibit local governments from banning single-use plastics, like plastic bags and straws. But the bill fell short of a veto-proof majority and may not survive. Democratic Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a similar measure last...

Kansas Medicaid Patients Struggle to Obtain Medical Equipment

Wednesday, March 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Medical equipment - like wheelchairs, walkers or bath chairs - can make a big difference in the quality of life for people with disabilities. But Kansans who are on Medicaid often face red tape and that can cut them off...

Kansas Legislature Looks for Compromise on Tax Cuts

Monday, March 27

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas lawmakers are looking for a compromise on how much to cut taxes. The Republican-led House will vote on a bill this week that’s closer to what Democratic Governor Laura Kelly wants than to the package of tax-cut measures passed...

Kansas House Passes Education Budget, Without Special Ed Funding

Friday, March 24

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – The Kansas House approved an education budget plan Thursday that funds public schools without increasing special education spending next year. Democrats had attempted to add nearly $600 million...

Grants Available to Help Rural Kansans Repair Their Homes Damaged By Snow Storms or Wild Fires in 2022

Thursday, March 23

TOPEKA, Kan. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Kansas State Director Christy Davis today announced the availability of grants to help people repair their homes that were damaged by snow storms or wildfires in 2022.

Ogallala Aquifer Water Levels Continue Decline

Wednesday, March 22

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KNS) - The Ogallala Aquifer declined by an average of nearly two feet across western and central Kansas this past year. That’s roughly twice as much in 2022 as in the previous year. The ongoing drought has pushed farmers...

Kansas House Advances Bill Requiring Emergency Care of Infants Born Alive During Abortions

Wednesday, March 22

By Tim Carpenter,

Shop Kansas Farms rolls out new website in celebration of Ag Day

Tuesday, March 21

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Shop Kansas Farms (SKF) rolled out a new website today in celebration of National Agriculture Day.The website,

Report: Half of Kansas Rural Hospitals At Risk of Closing

Tuesday, March 21

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Renowned Rock Band NEEDTOBREATHE to Play at Kansas State Fair

Monday, March 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grammy-nominated multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE will play at the Kansas State Fair, Friday, Sept. 8.This dynamic rock group has generated over one billion streams, topped several Billboard Radio, Album and Sales Charts and have sold-out arenas and amphitheaters all over the world....

Kansas Governor Vetoes Legislation Banning Transgender Athletes from School Sports

Saturday, March 18

By Sherman Smith,

2022-23 Central Kansas League Girls Basketball All-League

Friday, March 17

Congratulations to all the teams and young ladies represented by these lists. Thanks to the coaches for participating and helping select these young ladies. First TeamDominique Schutte - Halstead Sienna DeFrain - Haven *Kendal Brueggen - Hesston *Zaylee...