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Kansas House Passes Education Budget, Without Special Ed Funding

Friday, March 24

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – The Kansas House approved an education budget plan Thursday that funds public schools without increasing special education spending next year. Democrats had attempted to add nearly $600 million of special needs funding to the bill. But lawmakers voted down the... Read More.

Grants Available to Help Rural Kansans Repair Their Homes Damaged By Snow Storms or Wild Fires in 2022

Thursday, March 23

TOPEKA, Kan. – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Kansas State Director Christy Davis today announced the availability of grants to help people repair their homes that were damaged by snow storms or wildfires in 2022.The homes must be located in Read More.

Ogallala Aquifer Water Levels Continue Decline

Wednesday, March 22

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KNS) - The Ogallala Aquifer declined by an average of nearly two feet across western and central Kansas this past year. That’s roughly twice as much in 2022 as in the previous year. The ongoing drought has pushed farmers to use more water... Read More.

Kansas House Advances Bill Requiring Emergency Care of Infants Born Alive During Abortions

Wednesday, March 22

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas House overwhelming voted Wednesday to send legislation to the Kansas Senate mandating health professionals — under the threat of criminal prosecution — deliver emergency medical care to infants found to have a pulse or breathing... Read More.

Shop Kansas Farms rolls out new website in celebration of Ag Day

Tuesday, March 21

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Shop Kansas Farms (SKF) rolled out a new website today in celebration of National Agriculture Day.The website, www.shopkansasfarms.com, features a searchable map so consumers can find food items from farmers near them.“Shop Kansas Farms is a trusted... Read More.

Report: Half of Kansas Rural Hospitals At Risk of Closing

Tuesday, March 21

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS/KMUW) - A new report finds more than half of rural hospitals in Kansas are at risk of closing. That could force residents to travel farther during medical emergencies. Kansas has seen nine rural hospitals close since 2005. But the report, from the Center... Read More.

Renowned Rock Band NEEDTOBREATHE to Play at Kansas State Fair

Monday, March 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grammy-nominated multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE will play at the Kansas State Fair, Friday, Sept. 8.This dynamic rock group has generated over one billion streams, topped several Billboard Radio, Album and Sales Charts and have sold-out arenas and amphitheaters all over the world.... Read More.

Kansas Governor Vetoes Legislation Banning Transgender Athletes from School Sports

Saturday, March 18

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly for the third straight year has vetoed model legislation that would ban transgender girls from playing school sports with cisgender girls.The Democratic governor said Friday the annual attack on transgender students sends “a signal... Read More.

2022-23 Central Kansas League Girls Basketball All-League

Friday, March 17

Congratulations to all the teams and young ladies represented by these lists. Thanks to the coaches for participating and helping select these young ladies. First TeamDominique Schutte - Halstead Sienna DeFrain - Haven *Kendal Brueggen - Hesston *Zaylee Werth - Hillsboro Savannah Shahan - Hillsboro Adrian Hazelwood - Smoky Valley Second... Read More.

Spring into action: Give blood with the Red Cross

Friday, March 17

KANSAS — Spring is near! As the seasons change, the American Red Cross is reminding the public that the need for blood doesn’t take a break. Blood and platelets remain at risk of running low this month. Donors are crucial to helping the Red Cross... Read More.

New Commissioners Elected to Kansas Commodity Commissions

Thursday, March 16

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Agriculture has announced the result of the elections held for the state’s five grain commodity commissions — corn, grain sorghum, soybeans, sunflowers and wheat — in districts four, five, and six in the central region of the... Read More.

Kansas Ag Expo is Coming Up

Thursday, March 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Star Expos along with the Kansas State Fair are pleased to announce a brand-new expo coming to Hutchinson and the Kansas State Fairgrounds. Partnering with the Kansas State Fair and Visit Hutch gives the Kansas Ag Expo the opportunity to showcase... Read More.