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PHMS Students to Put On Second Annual Spring Market this Sunday

Thursday, April 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Students at Prairie Hills Middle School have been busy preparing for their second annual Spring Market on Sunday, April 23rd. Handmade and/or homemade items will be available to purchase from 2 to 4 p.m. Shop arts and crafts, delicious baked goods, jewelry,... Read More.

Kansas Governor Vetoes Bills Dealing with ‘Abortion Reversal’, Mail-in Ballots, Child Care

Thursday, April 20

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly shot down a scientifically unsound “abortion reversal” bill, one of several pieces of legislation she rejected in a round of vetoes met with outrage from Republicans. Kelly announced her veto of House Bill 2264 Wednesday.... Read More.

Derby High Principal Resigns After Sparring with School Board

Thursday, April 20

DERBY, Kan. (KNS/KMUW) - A Kansas principal has resigned after sparring with school board members who challenged his anti-racism efforts at Derby High School. Tim Hamblin, a longtime principal of Derby High School, south of Wichita, announced in an email that he will leave... Read More.

No Mandatory Jail Time for Kansans with Suspended, Revoked Driver’s Licenses

Thursday, April 20

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,... Read More.

Tornadoes, High Winds and Hail Hammer Eastern Kansas

Thursday, April 20

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KPR) - As many as five Tornado Warnings were issued for northeast Kansas Wednesday night, affecting a number of counties. The National Weather Service says Tornado Warnings were issued for Lyon, Morris, Chase, Osage, Pottawatomie, Riley, Clay, Marshall and Nemaha... Read More.

Shop Kansas Farms to Hold Market of Farms in Lyons

Thursday, April 20

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Shop Kansas Farms (SKF) will hold its third Market of Farms on Saturday, April 29, in Lyons featuring farmers and ranchers from across the state selling homegrown beef, pork, poultry, eggs, honey, jams, jellies and more. “We’re excited to return to the... Read More.

April’s Third Thursday Has the Cure for Spring Fever

Wednesday, April 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Cure that Spring Fever by going outdoors at April's Third Thursday, Thursday, April 20th. There will be plenty of fun activities in Downtown Hutchinson like performances throughout the evening by Family Community Theatre at the Avenue A Gazebo, Touch-A-Truck on Main Street,... Read More.

Go Orange for National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 17-21

Wednesday, April 19

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... Read More.

Family Community Theatre Brings Harvey to the Stage this Weekend, Registration Underway for Summer Academy

Wednesday, April 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The classic comedy “Harvey” takes the stage this weekend at the Family Community Theatre in Hutchinson. Prepare to laugh and have a good time. Written by American playwright Mary Chase, Elwood P. Dowd insists on including his friend Harvey in all of... Read More.

Kansas Governor Announces New State Park, other Laws on Insurance, Fishing Permits and Donations

Wednesday, April 19

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA< Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly signed into law a bill establishing Lehigh Portland Trails as a state park, adding the Allen County nature area to the list of 27 other state parks. The park is built on the site of... Read More.

Drought Conditions Persist in Some Parts of the Midwest, Great Plains

Wednesday, April 19

By Harvest Public Media / Xcaret Nuñez KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Spring is the time for planting crops and turning cows out to graze — yet in parts of the central U.S., dry conditions are upending the growing season. Missouri, Wisconsin and... Read More.

Deadline is Coming Up for Reno County Museum’s T-shirt Design Contest

Tuesday, April 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Two weeks are left to enter the Reno County Museum’s t-shirt design contest. You don't need to be a professional artist to enter, but you do need to use the link below to read more about the contest and the rules. Your... Read More.