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Counties with the worst droughts in Kansas
STACKER – About one-fifth of the continental United States is currently experiencing moderate to exceptional drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Storms during this past winter brought heavy (in some areas, record-setting) rainfall and flooding to California, offering the state an expected two-year reprieve from widespread droughts that covered nearly 100% of the state […]
Rep. Waymaster to lead regional legislators on fiscal policy
TOPEKA — Representative Troy Waymaster, R-Bunker Hill, one of Kansas' top fiscal leaders, will serve as co-chair of a binational, nonpartisan forum of Midwestern legislators that will explore a wide range of issues related to state fiscal conditions and the development and management of state budgets. The Midwestern Legislative...
Attention, young Kansas voters: You can make a difference. You already have.
Just two years ago, Kansans were faced with a state constitutional amendment that would have removed the right to an abortion and allowed lawmakers to ban the procedure entirely. On Aug. 2, 2022, the nation was stunned when Kansas voted against that amendment. We made history as the first state in the nation to vote […] The post Attention, young Kansas voters: You can make a difference. You already have. appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Kansas Braces for Heat Wave with Soaring Temperatures and Dry Conditions
Wichita, KS – Kansas residents should prepare for rising temperatures and dry conditions this week. The US National Weather Service in Wichita reports that aside from a few isolated showers or storms today, the state will experience dry conditions for the remainder of the week. High temperatures are expected to reach up to 91 degrees today.
Salina City Commission labels Ambassador Hotel as dangerous structure — next steps
The Salina City Commission held a public hearing at its regular meeting yesterday, July 23 to decide whether to list the Ambassador Hotel as a dangerous structure. The seemingly abandoned 192-room hotel, located at 1616 W. Crawford Street in Salina, has been owned by various chains since it opened in the 1980s under its first name, "The Holiday Inn Holidome." Later the hotel was rebranded as a Ramada before it was named "The Ambassador."
The Central Kansas Free Fair will observe its 100th birthday July 27.
A carnival has long been a part of the fair experience in Abilene. On Saturday, July 27, the Central Kansas Free Fair will observe its 100th birthday celebration. Events are planned at the fairgrounds. Reflector-Chronicle file photo.
Top Five Caps ASCS National Weekend In Kansas
PARK CITY, Kan. (July 20, 2024) On track with the American Sprint Car Series National Tour over the weekend in Kansas, events at Lakeside Speedway and 81-Speedway yielded a pair of top ten runs, and a weekend high fifth place finish for Landon Britt. Starting Friday at Lakeside in Kansas...
Republican senator urges defense firm CEOs to safeguard Spirit work
FARNBOROUGH, England (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran is urging the CEOs of major defense companies to ensure that work performed by Spirit AeroSystems will not be disrupted by Boeing's planned acquisition of the Kansas-based supplier.
FHSU grad listed on Forbes Best-in-State list
Ryan Vavricka from the Kansas General Office of New York Life has been listed on the 2024 Forbes Top Financial Security Professionals Best-in-State list. The individuals named to this list of distinguished professionals were chosen based on many criteria considered by an independent research firm. A New York Life agent...
Church announces groundbreaking date for first temple in Kansas
SALT LAKE CITY — A groundbreaking ceremony for the Wichita Kansas Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be held later this year. The First Presidency has announced the ceremony will be held on Sept. 7., according to a news release. Elder Steven R. Bangerter, first counselor in the North America Central Area Presidency, will preside at the event. The temple was first announced in April 2022 by President Russell M. Nelson.
Stuga Vodka creators find way back 'home' to make Kansas corn-based spirit
LINDSBORG — Meaning small house or cottage in Swedish, the word "Stuga" is all about home. Now the word has taken on a new meaning, as a brand of homegrown and crafted, corn-based Kansas vodka. The idea for a corn-based vodka came from husband and wife Hilary and Erin Condren after finding themselves back...
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