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Rep. Tracey Mann brings annual listening tour to a close
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Representative Tracey Mann wrapped up his annual listening tour across his 60-county district. Rep. Mann (R) of the U.S. House Kansas District 1 hosted the last two town hall meetings of his tour each in Holton at the Beck Bookman Library and Oskaloosa at the Oskaloosa Public Library to hear from residents and update them on local, state, and national issues.
KRGC reminds fans of sports betting risks ahead of football season
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Just like with a substance addiction, someone addicted to gambling can build a tolerance to the brain’s reward system, making them go further to feel the same sensation. And with each wager placed, there is more at stake than losing a couple of bucks. Since...
Gov. Kelly discusses $2B tax reform bill, Medicaid expansion, national politics
Following multiple ceremonial bill signing events held in Leavenworth and Holton, Governor Laura Kelly called Salina Post to discuss the present and long-term impacts of tax reform, the possibility of Medicaid expansion in 2025, her reflections on the state's current financial standing, and the Kansas City Chiefs’ potential move across state lines.
Reinvestment Corridor coming to Missouri, Kansas
The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) is bringing a 24-mile bi-state reinvestment corridor to Kansas and Missouri. Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver, II paired with local officials Tuesday to announce the initiative that will connect Independence, Sugar Creek, Kansas City, Mo., and Kansas City, Kan. The Bi-State Sustainable Reinvestment Corridor project will involve...
Kansas Man Killed in Single Vehicle Crash
A Kansas man is killed in a single vehicle accident in northeast Kansas. 20-year-old Senquay Montes was killed yesterday morning while riding as a passenger in a 2001 Ford Explorer as it traveled along US -283 near Norton. The driver of the vehicle 29-year-old Melanie Cotton lost control of the vehicle when it left the roadway. The SUV then rolled multiple times before coming to rest in the northbound lane of the highway. Melanie Cotton along with another passenger 75-year-old Betty Cotton were both injured in the accident and taken to the Norton County Hospital. All three victims are from Lenora, Kansas.
FHSU recognizes faculty achievements at fall convocation
Highlighting Fort Hays State University’s fall convocation on Wednesday was the presentation of faculty awards. Awards included the Faculty Member of the Year, John Heinrichs Outstanding Research Mentor, and the President’s Distinguished Scholar Award. Faculty Member of the Year Award. The Faculty Member of the Year award was...
Hays Lions offers free vision screenings for children in child care
The Hays Lions Club is reaching out to child care providers to offer free eye screening to children. Jim Huenergarde of Hays is a certified vision screener through the Kansas Lions Sight Foundation. The Lions can provide a handheld device about the size of a digital camera that indicates within...
Team effort organized to help with Planeview flea problem
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A team effort aims to help a Wichita area neighborhood get rid of pests that are especially persistent this time of year. Kylee Wallentine with the Wichita Animal Action League (WAAL) pointed out that summer is the worst season for flea infestations. And in the Wichita...
Wichita woman loses husband of 38 years in house fire
A Wichita man died in his front yard, after escaping a house fire last week. His wife and son survived that fire. Kristen Guynn said, her mom Sherri, lost everything in the fire, most importantly her husband of 38 years.
Learning together: This school year will be a year of firsts for this new Wichita teacher
In Room B-16 at William Allen White Elementary School, Raign PanKratz is wearing a bright pink dress — her favorite color — and earrings that look like pencils. She presses play on her Disney-tunes playlist and checks her class roster. And as she greets her kindergartners and their...
Best Things Happening This Weekend in Wichita (August 16-18)
Searching for ideas on what to do in Wichita this weekend? Looking to plan ahead for something in the future? We got you covered with the Best Things Happening This Weekend In Wichita. Brought to you by The Wichita Dinner Table. The city’s newest online talk show covering all things...
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