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Kansas Unemployment Rate Unchanged in May, Up Slightly from a Year Ago

Friday, June 16

TOPEKA, Kan. – Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 2.9% in May. This is unchanged from... Read More.

KBOR Approves Tuition Hikes for Public Universities

Friday, June 16

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) — The Kansas Board of Regents has approved tuition hikes for all six state public universities. Campus administrators say they need the increase to offset inflation and make up for tuition freezes imposed during the COVID pandemic. Tuition will go up 5%... Read More.

Letters Containing Suspicious White Powder Being Investigated Across Kansas

Friday, June 16

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), and several local police departments and fire departments have responded Friday... Read More.

Chiefs Get Super Bowl Rings, Take Subtle Shot at Rival Bengals

Friday, June 16

By: Dave Skretta, AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes had a stinging answer for Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who upon learning that his own QB Joe Burrow had picked Mahomes as the league’s best replied: “Pat who?” “That’s who,” Mahomes... Read More.

Royals Officials: Possible Sites for New Ballpark Narrowed to Two

Thursday, June 15

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMBC) — Officials with the Kansas City Royals say the team has narrowed the search to two possible locations for a new ballpark and entertainment district. One location, known as the East Village site, is in downtown Kansas City. The other... Read More.

Kansas Law Enforcement Agencies Seize Thousands of Counterfeit Pills in Fentanyl Crackdown

Thursday, June 15

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Kansas Highway Patrol seized thousands of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl in the first large haul of a state team designed to combat the flow of the synthetic drug. The Joint Fentanyl Impact Team,... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Holds Hose Cutting for Opening of New Fire Station 1

Thursday, June 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Thursday was a big day for the Hutchinson Fire Department, as they moved into the new Station 1 at 23rd and Main, which adjoins Gate 3 at the Kansas State Fairgrounds. The new $5.3 million station was dedicated Thursday afternoon with... Read More.

Weather Postpones A Handful of Collegiate Baseball Games; Scores From Wednesday

Thursday, June 15

Mother nature was a factor in a number of Wednesday's Collegiate Baseball Games in Central Kansas. Below are the scores from the games that took place. KCLB Wellington Heat 11, McPherson Pipeliners 1 Kansas Curve 10, Park City Rangers 0 Valley Center Mud Daubers 6, MidWest Moos 7 SCL Newton... Read More.

Shockers, Jayhawks Agree to Regular Season Matchup in 2023

Thursday, June 15

By: Wichita State Shockers Athletics WICHITA, Kan. (goshockers.com) - Head coach Paul Mills and Director of Athletics Kevin Saal announced today that Wichita State and Kansas have agreed to a regular season men's basketball game in 2023 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City. The game will be Dec. 30, 2023... Read More.

Registration Now Open for McPherson City FC

Thursday, June 15

McPHERSON, Kan. - Registration is now officially open to boys and girls born in 2015 or before from McPherson and surrounding communities. Head to the online registration page to get your player signed up for the 2022-23 seasons. Cost is $30.00 for State... Read More.

Royals Lose 1B Pasquantino to Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Thursday, June 15

By: Dave Skretta, AP News KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Royals slugger Vinnie Pasquantino has a torn labrum in his right shoulder and will undergo season-ending surgery, taking one of the best hitters out of the Kansas City lineup as it strives to turn around... Read More.

USD 308 Schools has Tentative Bargaining Agreement between BOE and HNEA

Wednesday, June 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson School Board and Teachers’ Education Association reached a tentative agreement late on June 13, 2023. After only two meetings, both sides have agreed to language, raises, and other negotiated items for the 2023-2024 school year. Teachers will receive step and vertical... Read More.