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November Total Tax Collections at $687.0 Million; 0.3% Below Estimate

Monday, December 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends November 2025 with total tax collections at $687.0 million. That is $1.9 million, or 0.3%, below the estimate. Total tax collections were up 1.7% from November 2024. “November’s tax collections were nearly on target overall. While individual... Read More.

Barton men’s golf shoots program second best total, Gemzell’s shared crown leads Cougars’ third placing at Bethel Invitational

Wednesday, October 1

The Barton Community College men's golf team turned in another strong historical performance, finishing third overall at the Bethel Fall Invitational held the past two days at Hesston's Golf Course.The Cougars compiled a 20-over 876, posting solid consistent rounds of 280, 286, and 282... Read More.

Caver III with 4 Total Touchdowns; Football Swedes Squeaks By 34-26

Monday, September 22

Lindsborg, Kan. – The Bethany College Swedes Football team played host to the Sterling College Warriors on Saturday, September 20. The Swedes would never trail, but could not relax as the Warriors were constantly just a couple plays away from taking the lead.Bethany would start... Read More.

State of Kansas August Total Tax Collections at $692.3 Million; 3.9% Above Estimate

Thursday, September 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends August 2025 with total tax collections at $692.3 million. That is $26.2 million, or 3.9%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 4.0% from August 2024. “This month’s stronger-than-expected tax collections highlight the strength of Kansas’... Read More.

State Total Tax Collections for the Month of June at $1.06 Billion; 7.4% Above Estimate

Wednesday, July 9

TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends June 2025 with total tax collections at $1.06 billion. That is $72.6 million, or 7.4%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 3.2% from June 2024. “While this month’s stronger-than-expected revenues are a welcome sign, it... Read More.

May Total Tax Collections Over $657M; 31.7% Above Estimate

Tuesday, June 3

TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends May 2025 with total tax collections at $657.7 million. That is $158.3 million, or 31.7%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were down 0.2% from May 2024. “Surpassing estimates this month is a positive indicator, but we... Read More.

Smoky Valley Girls Track Wins Regionals; 17 Total Athletes Qualify for State

Monday, May 26

POMONA, Kan. - The Smoky Valley High School Track & Field teams competed in Regionals at West Franklin High School in Pomona Thursday, May 22. The Girls team won the Regional meet and 17 athletes between the boys and girls teams qualified for state.Trista Spitler... Read More.

Kansas Announces April Total Tax Collections at $1.33B; 1.3% Above Estimate

Thursday, May 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — In April 2025, the State of Kansas reported total tax collections of $1.33 billion, exceeding estimates by $17.6 million or 1.3%. Compared to April 2024, total tax collections were down 5.9%.Governor Laura Kelly emphasized the importance of maintaining fiscally responsible budgeting... Read More.

3-2-1A Girls State Wrestling: Martinez & Holinde Claim Titles; 17 Total Medalists from Ad Astra Areas

Sunday, March 2

HAYS, Kan. – A large contingent of wrestlers from the central, east and west portions of the Ad Astra Radio areas competed in the KSHSAA 3-2-1A State Wrestling Championships at Gross Memorial Coliseum this weekend. Two wrestlers brought home state titles and a total... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Total Elimination of Food Sales Tax

Thursday, January 2

By the Office of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday announced that in 2025, Kansans are projected to save $156 million due to the reduction in the state sales tax rate from 2% to zero and the “Axe the... Read More.

25 Total Football Bulldogs Named to All-KCAC Teams

Friday, November 22

McPHERSON, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) — Following a season in which the Bulldogs finished with their best record since 2010, a handful of the players who made it possible have been selected to the KCAC all-conference teams.A total of 11 Bulldogs were named to the KCAC... Read More.

October Total Tax Collections at $668.2 M; 3.4% Below the Estimate

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Department of Revenue TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends October with total tax collections at $668.2 million. That is $23.4 million, or 3.4%, below the estimate. Total tax collections are down 2.5% from October 2023.Individual income tax collections were $311.5... Read More.