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Know these steps if you plan to vote in Kansas this election season
TOPEKA — With the general election less than a month away, and the deadline to register to vote less than a week away, here are some steps to develop a plan to vote. Kansans have until Tuesday, Oct. 15, to register to vote. Voter registration closes 21 days before Election Day. Kansans can register […]
Kansas Volleyball Association rankings (week 5)
The Kansas Volleyball Association Rankings for week five of the season were released on Oct. 9. This week's rankings reflect the new 2024-25 KSHSAA classifications. Previous ranking is in parentheses. Class 6A. 1. Olathe West (3) 2. Blue Valley West (1) 3. Mill Valley (2) 4. Blue Valley North (4)
City of Great Bend increasing health insurance rates by 9%
The City of Great Bend’s self-funded health insurance plan continues to be underfunded according to consulting company Gallagher. In response, the Great Bend City Council voted Monday to approve 2025 health insurance rates with a 9% increase to city and employee cost. Mike Minton, with Gallagher, said the city’s...
As Republicans bellow over Kansas lecturer’s remarks, let me say this: You’re all bonkers.
I just need one moment for everyone to not act certifiably insane, OK? And I don’t refer to those who are coping with mental health issues when I write that. I mean insane as shown in old cartoons, with Bugs Bunny in a straitjacket and a couple of men chasing him with butterfly nets. As […]
Barton County’s entrepreneur competition finals are tonight
Starting in June, 17 entrepreneurs applied for Barton County’s IGNITE Business Competition for a chance to create or further develop a new business. The top five finalists were selected in late September and Thursday, Oct. 10 is the night for the live finale in Great Bend. Great Bend Economic...
If Kansas schools know social media harms students, why do they use Instagram?
Even though this fictional dentist’s office doesn’t exist, imagine it for me. This office is a small pediatric practice that treats Kansas kids for the normal stuff of childhood mouths: cavities and teeth cleanings. The dentist who runs the practice is trusted in town as an expert with her years of medical training and work […]
Great Bend High School hosts Apply KS event, students apply to college
Great Bend High School (GBHS) wrapped up a successful Apply KS event during the Kansas Apply Free Days on October 8 and 9, helping seniors take a crucial step toward their college goals. Approximately 70 seniors visited with college representatives and submitted admission applications during the two-day event. Organized to...
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