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Day 12, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Tuesday, July 18

By Julia Debes for Kansas Wheat KANSAS – This is day 12 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Wheat harvest continues to be... Read More.

Crews Work Around the Clock to Restore Electricity following Sunday Storms that Struck Barton and Pawnee Counties

Monday, July 17

GREAT BEND, Kan. – Winds gusting upwards of 80 miles an hour and hail nearing baseball size blasted parts of central Kansas Sunday afternoon and evening. Storms that moved in from Nebraska cut a swath that generally followed US 281 south across the state. The... Read More.

Farm Bureau Insight: Fair Life Lessons

Monday, July 17

By Greg Doering KANSAS – In a few days, the local county fair will kick off marking the beginning of summer’s end as classes begin in the following weeks. But for a few short, hot days, the fair offers a little bit of everything for... Read More.

Storm Cleanup Plan for City of Great Bend

Monday, July 17

GREAT BEND, Kan. – The City of Great Bend is putting together a storm cleanup plan for trees & limbs. Today City Staff is focusing on clearing Streets ONLY, however the next step will be to drive every neighborhood and pick up down trees... Read More.

Get the Best Price of the Year on Kansas State Fair Unlimited Ride Wristbands

Monday, July 17

Hutchinson, Kan. – On July 25th, from 10am to 10pm, take advantage of our incredible flash sale on unlimited carnival ride Midway Wristbands for only $25. This is the lowest price you'll find all year for our wristbands! Experience unlimited fun and ride to your heart's... Read More.

Kansas Board of Education Seeks 4-year, $346 million State Funding Hike for Special Education

Friday, July 14

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas State Board of Education voted unanimously to recommend Gov. Laura Kelly and the 2024 Legislature embrace a four-year initiative raising state aid to special education by $86.6 million annually to bring Kansas into compliance with... Read More.

After School Shutdown, Rural Kansas Community Tries to Divorce District

Friday, July 14

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector CLAFLIN, Kan. — Barton County residents will decide whether to break up with their school district and “start fresh” following heartbreak and anger over the closure of a rural community’s high school. The change could result in hundreds of students displaced... Read More.

Golden Belt Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications for Next Cycle

Thursday, July 13

GREAT BEND, Kan. – Golden Belt Community Foundation invites proposals for its upcoming competitive grant cycle focused on the health and well-being of youth, funded through the Kansas Health Foundation Youth Endowment and the Children’s Endowment. These funds support the health and well-being of youth... Read More.

Kansas Nonprofits Receive More than $4M from Community Service Program Tax Credits

Thursday, July 13

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that $4.1 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits has been awarded to 36 nonprofit organizations across the state to boost fundraising efforts focused on improving local access to quality child care, health care, education,... Read More.

Kansas Department of Education: Teacher Vacancies Remain High

Thursday, July 13

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - New numbers from the Kansas Department of Education show the teacher shortage continues across the state. Public schools reported more than 1,600 vacant jobs in April - about the same number as last fall. Most openings are in special education... Read More.

Great Bend USD 428 BOE Make Approves New Student Cell Phone Policy

Wednesday, July 12

GREAT BEND, Kan. – The Great Bend USD 428 Board of Education Monday approved a new policy for cell phones in all district buildings, and in particular, Great Bend High School. “Plain and simple, the phone is not supposed to be out during class,” Superintendent... Read More.

Kansas Wildlife Commissioners Consider Restricting Game Baiting

Wednesday, July 12

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – Kansas wildlife commissioners are exploring whether to restrict hunters from setting out bait to lure deer and other game. Most Midwestern states ban or limit baiting. Among 13 Midwestern states, only Kansas allows unregulated baiting of animals such as deer for... Read More.

Day 12, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Crews Work Around the Clock to Restore Electricity following Sunday Storms that Struck Barton and Pawnee Counties

Farm Bureau Insight: Fair Life Lessons

Storm Cleanup Plan for City of Great Bend

Get the Best Price of the Year on Kansas State Fair Unlimited Ride Wristbands

Kansas Board of Education Seeks 4-year, $346 million State Funding Hike for Special Education

After School Shutdown, Rural Kansas Community Tries to Divorce District

Golden Belt Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications for Next Cycle

Kansas Nonprofits Receive More than $4M from Community Service Program Tax Credits

Kansas Department of Education: Teacher Vacancies Remain High

Great Bend USD 428 BOE Make Approves New Student Cell Phone Policy

Kansas Wildlife Commissioners Consider Restricting Game Baiting

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