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Three Mac High Wrestlers Claim Gold in Weekend Tournaments

Monday, January 30

On Friday, the McPherson High Wrestlers were in action for a boys JV, and girls varsity tournament in Remington, where they both finished 6th in their respective tournament, which featured over 15 teams. On Saturday, the girls JV and boys varsity team took to... Read More.

Inman USD 448 Names New Superintendent

Monday, January 30

INMAN, Kan. – Stephen Jowers has been named the new Superintendent of Schools for Inman USD 448. Jowers, one of two finalists interviewed by the Board of Education last week, is currently in his second year as superintendent of school in Madison/Virgil USD 386 in... Read More.

Kansas Attorney General Pushes Tougher Penalties for Fentanyl Distribution

Monday, January 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Attorney General Kris Kobach wants to crack down on fentanyl in Kansas by creating new, harsher sentencing laws for people who sell drugs laced with fentanyl. Over 500 Kansans have died from fentanyl overdoses since 2015. It is often combined... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Move to Reduce Taxes on Social Security Income

Monday, January 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Some Kansas lawmakers want to reduce taxes on Social Security income as an incentive to keep retirees from leaving the state. The Kansas News Service reports that this change could cost the state up to $58 million in revenue a... Read More.

Kansas Legislature to Consider Legislation on State’s Water Issues

Monday, January 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas lawmakers are under increasing pressure to respond to the state’s worsening water crisis. Last year, the Legislature failed to pass legislation to deal with the crisis. Opposition came from groups that lobby for farmers and ranchers. But with a prolonged... Read More.

The Number of Kansas Students with Disabilities is Increasing

Monday, January 30

By KASB.org TOPEKA, Kan. - The number of Kansas students identified with disabilities under federal and state special education laws has increased nearly as much since 2005 as total student enrollment in public schools. The “headcount” of students with disabilities, regardless of how much time they... Read More.

Popular Walk Kansas Program Gears Up for 2023

Monday, January 30

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Two-thirds of chronic diseases – diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and others -- can be prevented by lifestyle changes. So, each year about this time, Sharolyn Jackson gets pretty excited about a program that... Read More.

Scuffle Over Kelly Nominee to Court of Appeals Foreshadows Bigger Fight Over Supreme Court

Monday, January 30

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Senate unanimously confirmed Kansas Court of Appeals nominee Rachel Pickering despite alarms set off by Republicans about judicial criticism leveled against her decisions as appellate defense counsel in a 15-year-old criminal case. The Republican-dominated Senate voted... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Late Sunday Garage Fire

Monday, January 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - At 10:12 PM Sunday the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to 3809 Queens PL for a reported vehicle fire. Upon arrival, first responding found a half ton truck on fire, with the fire extending to the garage. Crews made a fast attack on... Read More.

Bushton Pride Committee to Host Valentine’s Dinner

Monday, January 30

BUSHTON, Kan. - The Bushton Pride Committee will host a Valentine’s Dinner on Saturday, February 18, at the Bushton Community Center from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. with music for dancing through midnight. The dinner will include fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, a dinner roll... Read More.

Dragons’ Furious Rally at Barton Falls Just Short

Monday, January 30

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information GREAT BEND, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team's rally from a 21-point deficit early in the third quarter came up four points short as the No. 17-ranked Barton Cougars earned a key Jayhawk Conference victory over the... Read More.

Blue Dragon Men Fall on the Road at Barton

Monday, January 30

By Blue Dragon Sports Information GREAT BEND, Kan. – Sophomore Jayden Garrison continued his strong offensive play and Antonio Green scored in double figures for the first time in eight games, but the Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team went cold over the final seven minutes... Read More.