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Award-Winning Christian Artists Perform at Kansas State Fair September 13

Tuesday, April 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Renowned Christian artist and songwriter Matthew West will perform at the Kansas State Fair on Wednesday, September 13. He’ll be joined by up-and-coming Christian artist Anne Wilson. Matthew West is a prolific artist, scoring 25 number-one hits. He’s a five-time Grammy... Read More.

Smoky Valley Teacher Finalist for Kansas Teacher of the Year

Sunday, April 2

LINDSBORG, Kan. - Gretchen Elliott, an art teacher at Smoky Valley High School, and Erin Pittenger, an elementary teacher at St. George Elementary School were named Region 1 finalists for the 2024 Kansas Teacher of the Year award program during a ceremony Saturday, April... Read More.

Extended Drought Leads to Waning Optimism on Potential of Kansas Wheat Crop

Friday, March 31

Written by Marsha Boswell, Kansas Wheat MANHATTAN, Kan. - Wheat farmers are, by nature, optimistic, but that optimism is starting to wane in southwest Kansas, where much of the wheat that was drilled last fall has yet to emerge. Only 19% of the Kansas wheat crop... Read More.

Kansas Senate Advances Bill Making It Easier to Get Religious Exemptions from Vaccine Requirements

Friday, March 31

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - The Kansas Senate has approved a bill making it easier to get a religious exemption from vaccine requirements. The bill makes it harder for childcare facilities, schools and employers to require vaccinations because it would be easier to get an... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Approve Bill Requiring Medical Care for Infants Who Survive Abortion Procedure

Friday, March 31

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas lawmakers have passed a bill requiring doctors to provide medical care to infants born alive following an attempted abortion. Those births are rare, but sometimes occur after late-term abortions. Critics say the bill could force doctors to take infants who... Read More.

Governor Issues Declaration of Disaster Emergency Due to Threat of Wildland Fires

Friday, March 31

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has issued a declaration of disaster emergency due to the potential for wildland fires and severe storms in the state. Friday's verbal declaration will allow the state to preposition assets for a quicker response to any... Read More.

Kansas Senate Approves Adoption Tax Credit

Wednesday, March 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - The Kansas Senate has given initial approval to a bill increasing state tax credits for adoption. Under the measure, those who adopt children would get almost $15,000 per child. The Senate also made the tax credit refundable. That means parents eligible... Read More.

Kansas House Votes to Prohibit Bans on Plastic Bags, Straws

Wednesday, March 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - The Kansas House has voted to prohibit local governments from banning single-use plastics, like plastic bags and straws. But the bill fell short of a veto-proof majority and may not survive. Democratic Governor Laura Kelly vetoed a similar measure last... Read More.

Kansas Medicaid Patients Struggle to Obtain Medical Equipment

Wednesday, March 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Medical equipment - like wheelchairs, walkers or bath chairs - can make a big difference in the quality of life for people with disabilities. But Kansans who are on Medicaid often face red tape and that can cut them off... Read More.

Kansas Legislature Looks for Compromise on Tax Cuts

Monday, March 27

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas lawmakers are looking for a compromise on how much to cut taxes. The Republican-led House will vote on a bill this week that’s closer to what Democratic Governor Laura Kelly wants than to the package of tax-cut measures passed... Read More.

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.