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Kansas Legislature to Consider Legislation on State’s Water Issues

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

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.

K-State Sets Dates for Junior Swine, Meat Goat Events

K-State Research and Extension News Service   MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University has announced that it will be hosting two in-person junior producer days in the Spring, 2023. University officials said K-State Junior Swine Producer Day will be Saturday, March 11, and K-State Junior Meat Goat Producer Day... Read More.

Wildfire Mitigation Planned for Areas North and East of Hutchinson

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson Fire Department announced this week that they will be conducting firing operations north and east of Hutchinson. The areas north of Hutchinson will include Plum Street between 69th and 108th Avenues and 82nd Avenue from Plum Street to Monroe... Read More.

Catholic Schools Week Highlights the Importance of Catholic Education

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Holy Cross Catholic School and Trinity Catholic Jr./Sr. High School, along with Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Wichita, will celebrate Catholic Schools Week from Jan. 29 to Feb. 4.  This year’s theme is “Faith, Excellence, and Service.” “Catholic Schools Week provides... Read More.

Salvation Army Campaign Close to Reaching Goal

HUTCHISON, Kan. – “We find ourselves at the home stretch after two months of kettles and raising $75,065 which was a huge victory”, said Major James. However, The Salvation Army of Reno County finds itself slightly shy of its Christmas 2022 fundraising goal. Overall, the... Read More.

Wiley Elementary Welcomes Area Educators for Community Coaching Day

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Wiley Elementary hosted over 40 educators from area districts on Thursday, January 26, 2023, for collaborative learning over the Leader In Me curriculum.  Leader in Me is an evidence-based, comprehensive model that builds leadership and life skills in students, creates a high-trust school... Read More.