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Kansas Population Predicted to Grow but Slowly

Wednesday, August 2

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS/KSNT) — The population of Kansas is forecast to grow more slowly in the next 50 years than previously predicted, according to a new report. A Wichita State economic research center predicted the population of Kansas will grow on average about 0.3%... Read More.

Critics Attack Evergy’s Plan to Raise Electric Rates

Wednesday, August 2

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS/KSNT) — Critics of Evergy’s plan to hike electricity rates in Kansas warn that higher prices would put the health of elderly people in danger. Evergy says its first increase to base rates in five years is less than the inflation over... Read More.

Barton Community College Foundation Presents 44th Annual Big Benefit Auction

Wednesday, August 2

By the Barton Community College Foundation GREAT BEND, Kan. — Grab your lucky dice and your best James Bond movie lines and join Barton Community College Foundation at the Great Bend Events Center to celebrate the Foundation’s 44th Annual Big Benefit Auction!Come celebrate the evening... Read More.

Fairfield USD 310 Board of Education Narrows Down Candidates for General Election

Tuesday, August 1

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan — Fairfield USD 310 Board of Education voters narrowed the field from 13 to 8 candidates for four seats up this year in the primary election Tuesday (Aug. 1) and the only one required in Reno County this year.The... Read More.

Central Plains USD 112 Reject Proposal to Dissolve District, Official Totals Follow Vote Canvass Next Week

Tuesday, August 1

CENTRAL PLAINS, Kan. — By a two to one margin, voters in Central Plains USD 112 Tuesday rejected a proposal to dissolve the district.Unofficial vote totals from Ellsworth County Clerk Shelly Vopat indicated 1,179 votes were cast against the proposal to 587 in favor.... Read More.

KDOT Secretary Looking for Path Out of Kansas’ Transportation Industry Labor Shortage

Tuesday, August 1

Secretary Reed illustrates workforce gap by pointing to lack of land surveyors By Tim Carpenter, Kansas ReflectorTOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Department of Transportation secretary Calvin Reed pointed to workforce shortages as a significant challenge to the state’s multibillion-dollar, 10-year Eisenhower transportation program.Reed, nominated by... Read More.

Harvey County Commissioners Extend Moratorium on Commercial Renewable Energy Construction to Dec. 5

Tuesday, August 1

HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. — Harvey County Commissioners have extended their moratorium on commercial renewable energy construction to December 5th. A six month moratorium was put in place by the Commission February 21st.During Tuesday's meeting they agreed to extend it at the request of the... Read More.

Salina Man Drowned at Kanopolis Lake

Tuesday, August 1

ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. — A Salina man drowned Saturday afternoon at Kanopolis Lake in Ellsworth County.The body of 27 year old Gabriel Tristen Mora was recovered Sunday afternoon.The McPherson Fire Department sent their swift water rescue team to assist in the search for Mora,... Read More.

Barton Theatre Holding Auditions for Fall Play “Puffs”

Tuesday, August 1

By Joe VinduskaThe Barton Community College Theatre Department will hold auditions for its fall production of the wizard-inspired play “Puffs” Aug. 21-22 from 7-9 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building, room F-164. All roles and technical positions will be cast.Most roles are for actors... Read More.

Kansas to Develop Strategy to Expand Apprenticeships for Youths

Tuesday, August 1

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced yesterday (on July 31) that Kansas has been selected to participate in the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) Policy Academy to Advance Youth Apprenticeship. Through the Policy Academy, Kansas will develop... Read More.

Childcare Licensing, Serving Reno and Harvey Counties

Tuesday, August 1

By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County seeks to ensure safe and healthy childcare facilities in Reno and Harvey Counties. The county assists providers with education, resources and referral, code compliance and regulation navigation. Reno County works with partners and local... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Approves Updates to Standard Traffic Ordinances and Uniform Public Offense Code, Highlights from Meeting

Tuesday, August 1

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday, Aug. 1 approved the annual updates to the Standard Traffic Ordinance for Kansas Cities and Uniform Public Offense Code published by the League of Kansas Municipalities. The two documents are updated annually to reflect... Read More.