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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... Read More.

Kansas Legislators Impose Sweeping Anti-Trans Bathroom Law

Thursday, April 27

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican legislators in Kansas have enacted what may be the most sweeping transgender bathroom law in the U.S. on Thursday, overriding the Democratic governor's veto of the measure without having a clear idea of how their new law... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto of “Born Alive” Bill

Thursday, April 27

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas lawmakers overrode a veto by Democratic governor Laura Kelly to enact their first anti-abortion bill of the year. The law will require doctors to provide lifesaving medical care to infants born alive after an attempted abortion.Critics say there’s little... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Polish Plan to Fully Fund Public Schools, Revive Voucher Program

Thursday, April 27

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas lawmakers have restored language in the public school finance plan to ensure K-12 schools continue to be fully funded beyond the upcoming academic year and revived a voucher program.Sen. Molly Baumgardner, a Louisburg Republican, lashed out... Read More.

Vacant Seat on USD 308 Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education

Thursday, April 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The USD 308 Board of Education is accepting applications from community members who would like to be considered for the vacant board member position. The board member appointed to fill the vacancy will serve from June 12, 2023, through January 8,... Read More.

The Volunteer Center of Reno County is Searching for More Volunteers

Thursday, April 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – From one-time commitments to weekly opportunities, Reno County non-profits rely on the generous gift of your time to support their work. The Volunteer Center of Reno County recruits and matches individuals, families, community and corporate groups with non-profit and governmental organizations... Read More.

Art Walk Happens Thursday Night in Downtown Larned

Thursday, April 27

LARNED, Kan. – The 3rd annual Downtown Art Walk in Downtown Larned is tonight from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. The event will feature new and returning artists to check out along with shopping at participating Larned Area Chamber Businesses, food trucks, downtown music, and more.Check... Read More.

HutchCC Students Bring Home Awards from Media Contest

Thursday, April 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College’s two student publications - The Hutchinson Collegian newspaper and Dragon’s Tale magazine - fared well in the annual Kansas Collegiate Media contest held April 16-17 in Wichita.Overall, the publications combined for 72 individual awards in writing, photography, creative... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Notes: Improvements to Memorial Park Restrooms Approved

Wednesday, April 26

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Repair work to plumbing in the restrooms at Memorial Park was approved by the McPherson City Commission Tuesday. Staff reported throughout the restroom's mechanical room there were multiple deficiencies found in the old copper pipe system. Of the three vendors contacted,... Read More.

Arbor Day to be Celebrated Friday in McPherson

Wednesday, April 26

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Friday has been proclaimed as Arbor Day in McPherson. During the presentation of the proclamation by Mayor Tom Brown at Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting, Director of Public Lands and Facilities Wayne Burns recognized Eisenhower Elementary School 5th grader Noelle Schmidt for her winning... Read More.

Reno County Highlights National Infant Immunization Week April 24-30

Tuesday, April 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Together we can help make sure kids are protected with recommended vaccinations. National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) highlights the importance of protecting infants and young children from vaccine-preventable diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy... Read More.

HutchCC’s Trunkhill Named Kansas College Journalist of the Year

Tuesday, April 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Kansas Collegiate Media recently congratulated Ainsley Trunkhill, from Hutchinson Community College, on being named the two-year college Journalist of the Year. Ainsley is a sophomore from Hutchinson who had no journalism experience before the fall semester, but she decided to join... Read More.