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Kansas Lawmakers Move to Reduce Taxes on Social Security Income

Monday, January 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Some Kansas lawmakers want to reduce taxes on Social Security income as an incentive to keep retirees from leaving the state. The Kansas News Service reports that this change could cost the state up to $58 million in revenue a... Read More.

Kansas Legislature to Consider Legislation on State’s Water Issues

Monday, January 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas lawmakers are under increasing pressure to respond to the state’s worsening water crisis. Last year, the Legislature failed to pass legislation to deal with the crisis. Opposition came from groups that lobby for farmers and ranchers. But with a prolonged... Read More.

The Number of Kansas Students with Disabilities is Increasing

Monday, January 30

By KASB.org TOPEKA, Kan. - The number of Kansas students identified with disabilities under federal and state special education laws has increased nearly as much since 2005 as total student enrollment in public schools. The “headcount” of students with disabilities, regardless of how much time they... Read More.

Popular Walk Kansas Program Gears Up for 2023

Monday, January 30

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Two-thirds of chronic diseases – diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and others -- can be prevented by lifestyle changes.So, each year about this time, Sharolyn Jackson gets pretty excited about a program that... Read More.

Scuffle Over Kelly Nominee to Court of Appeals Foreshadows Bigger Fight Over Supreme Court

Monday, January 30

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Senate unanimously confirmed Kansas Court of Appeals nominee Rachel Pickering despite alarms set off by Republicans about judicial criticism leveled against her decisions as appellate defense counsel in a 15-year-old criminal case.The Republican-dominated Senate voted... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Late Sunday Garage Fire

Monday, January 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - At 10:12 PM Sunday the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to 3809 Queens PL for a reported vehicle fire. Upon arrival, first responding found a half ton truck on fire, with the fire extending to the garage. Crews made a fast attack on... Read More.

Bushton Pride Committee to Host Valentine’s Dinner

Monday, January 30

BUSHTON, Kan. - The Bushton Pride Committee will host a Valentine’s Dinner on Saturday, February 18, at the Bushton Community Center from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. with music for dancing through midnight.The dinner will include fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, a dinner roll... Read More.

Dragons’ Furious Rally at Barton Falls Just Short

Monday, January 30

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information GREAT BEND, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team's rally from a 21-point deficit early in the third quarter came up four points short as the No. 17-ranked Barton Cougars earned a key Jayhawk Conference victory over the... Read More.

Blue Dragon Men Fall on the Road at Barton

Monday, January 30

By Blue Dragon Sports Information GREAT BEND, Kan. – Sophomore Jayden Garrison continued his strong offensive play and Antonio Green scored in double figures for the first time in eight games, but the Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team went cold over the final seven minutes... Read More.

City of Lyons Submitting BASE Grant Application for Wastewater Treatment Plan Improvements

Monday, January 30

LYONS, Kan. – During a special meeting last Thursday the Lyons City Council approved submitting an application to the Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing for a BASE grant in support of improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The City previously applied for a... Read More.

Shockers Sprint Past ECU

Monday, January 30

Wichita State University Athletics GREENVILLE, N.C. (goshockers.com) - Wichita State's first game in four years at Minges Coliseum felt just like old times.The Shockers built up a 21-point halftime lead and rolled to an 85-72 victory Sunday afternoon over host East Carolina.Craig... Read More.

Chiefs Top Bengals 23-20 on Last-Second Kick for AFC Title

Monday, January 30

By Dave Skretta, AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes was forced to rely on his badly sprained right ankle rather than his strong right arm when the Kansas City Chiefs were desperately driving with a chance to win the AFC championship. The All-Pro... Read More.