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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.
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...
Kansas officials comment on election impact following cyber outage
KANSAS (KSNT) – Working for you, 27 News reached out to state and local election officials to see if the recent Microsoft/Crowdstrike cyber outage impacted advance voting in Kansas. On July 19, cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike reported a global outage when a faulty update was sent to computers running Microsoft Windows. News outlets in Arizona reported that […]
State health experts discuss need to protect growing number of older Kansans from abuse
Kansas health care experts want to develop more partnerships and policies to protect older residents from abuse. Public health officials with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services and the Kansas Department for Children and Families recently discussed approaching an aging population and their abuse as public […] The post State health experts discuss need to protect growing number of older Kansans from abuse appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Kansas internet providers to receive $22.7m in broadband grants
TOPEKA (KSNT) – On Friday, Governor Laura Kelly announced that 12 internet service providers would receive $22.7 to improve broadband access in 14 rural Kansas counties. As part of the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants, $10 million is being paired with $12.7 in matching funds to provide a $22.7 investment into rural Internet projects. […]
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