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Kansas Governor Vetoes Bills Dealing with ‘Abortion Reversal’, Mail-in Ballots, Child Care
By Rachel Mipro, House Bill 2264 Wednesday....
No Mandatory Jail Time for Kansans with Suspended, Revoked Driver’s Licenses
TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Governor Laura Kelly has signed a bill to remove mandatory jail time for Kansans caught driving with a suspended or revoked license.People can lose their licenses because of issues like unpaid fines. If they’re caught driving without a valid license,...
Tornadoes, High Winds and Hail Hammer Eastern Kansas
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KPR) - As many as five Tornado Warnings were issued for northeast Kansas Wednesday night, affecting a number of counties. The
Go Orange for National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 17-21
TOPEKA, Kan. - Buildings and other locations across Kansas will be lit up in orange lights to help raise awareness of work zone safety for the week of April 17-21.Numerous KDOT buildings across the state will be lit in orange in honor of National...
Drought Conditions Persist in Some Parts of the Midwest, Great Plains
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Drug Take Back Day is April 22nd, Find a Collection Sight Near You
KANSAS – Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. That's dangerous and often tragic. That's why it was great to see thousands of folks from across the country clean out their medicine cabinets and turn in - safely and...
Gov. Laura Kelly Signs Sexual Abuse Reform Bill
By Tim Carpenter,
NOAA Predicts Hot Spring and Summer in Kansas
WASHINGTON,DC (KNS) - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, is forecasting a warmer-than-normal spring and summer in Kansas. NOAA, issues seasonal climate predictions every three months. The agency found most of Kansas has a 30% to 40% chance of seeing above-average temperatures...
Kansas Looks for Ways to Ease Statewide Nursing Shortage
WICHITA, Kan. (KNS/KMUW) - Almost 25% of Kansas nursing jobs are unfilled — the highest rate in the past decade. Efforts are underway to ease the shortage. Government, healthcare employers and state universities are gathering at a series of meetings this year to create...
IdeaTek Expanding Gigabit Fiber to Newton
NEWTON, Kan. – Internet Freedom is coming to Newton.IdeaTek is expanding its popular ultra-fast fiber internet to Newton residents and businesses. This expansion will give thousands of households and businesses access to gigabit speeds at affordable prices.
