Regional News

Kansas Legislature Looks for Compromise on Tax Cuts

Monday, March 27 by Aaron Napier

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 by Aaron Napier

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... Read More.

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

Thursday, March 23 by Aaron Napier

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.

UPDATE: Death investigation in Wilson County

Thursday, March 23 by Aaron Napier

WILSON COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office have identified the woman whose remains were discovered by hunters on March 16, in rural Wilson County.The woman has been identified as Stephanie M. Willard, 43, of Fredonia,... Read More.

State KidWind Competition is Saturday in Topeka

Wednesday, March 22 by Adam Kolb

TOPEKA, Kan. – 22 teams from 17 Kansas schools will compete this weekend in the KidWind Challenge state competition in Topeka. The KidWind Challenge is a fun way for students to explore the power of wind by building and testing wind turbines and... Read More.

Ogallala Aquifer Water Levels Continue Decline

Wednesday, March 22 by Adam Kolb

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... Read More.

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

Wednesday, March 22 by Adam Kolb

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... Read More.

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

Tuesday, March 21 by Adam Kolb

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... Read More.

Be Alert: Road Construction on I-135 Near Moundridge

Tuesday, March 21 by Adam Kolb

MCPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. – On Monday, March 27, the Kansas Department of Transportation will begin work to replace the pavement on I-135 in McPherson County near Moundridge. During construction, median crossovers will be used, and traffic will run head-to-head during pavement... Read More.

Report: Half of Kansas Rural Hospitals At Risk of Closing

Tuesday, March 21 by Adam Kolb

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... Read More.

Area Teens Represented on 2023 Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Council

Monday, March 20 by Aaron Napier

LINDSBORG, Kan. – Emma Littich, a Lindsborg native and a freshman at Kansas State University, has been elected president of the Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Council.Littich, who is majoring in elementary education with a minor in leadership studies, first became involved in 4-H at... Read More.

Renowned Rock Band NEEDTOBREATHE to Play at Kansas State Fair

Monday, March 20 by Aaron Napier

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.