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The Kansas primary election races that could shift political balance in the Statehouse
Battles over school funding and bans on gender-affirming care could change in the upcoming Kansas Legislature session based on what happens in a handful of primary election races. The Kansas Statehouse remains firmly in Republican control. The party holds a veto-proof majority and will almost certainly retain a comfortable margin in both the House and […] The post The Kansas primary election races that could shift political balance in the Statehouse appeared first on The Beacon.
Feldt appointed to state board and peer reviewer
At HaysMed, we proudly highlight Pre-Admission Coordinator and Operating Room Scheduler/Circulator Brian Feldt, BSN, RN for his outstanding contributions and representation on key state and nursing practice platforms. In October 2023, Feldt was appointed to the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN) Practice Committee. This committee, composed of KSBN Board...
KC area woman in stolen SUV caught with bank cards, IDs and more
KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations. On July 23, Sheriff Deputies spotted a stolen SUV in the parking lot of a grocery store in Liberty, Missouri, according to the Clay County Sheriff. Deputies worked with local officers and store employees to locate the...
Gardner woman seriously injured after motorcycle collision on I-70
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - A Gardner woman is fighting for her life after she was taken to a Topeka area hospital following a motorcycle collision on I-70 west of Lawrence. The Kansas Highway Patrol indicates that around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, emergency crews were called to eastbound I-70 near the Topeka Service Area in Douglas County with reports of a single-vehicle collision.
Owner of Olathe cigar lounge opening new cocktail bar next door
Three years ago, Matt Murphy opened Fireside Cigar, an Olathe cigar shop and lounge. At the time, he said, there was nothing else like it in southern Johnson County. Over the last few years, he’s noticed another hole in the market — the absence of a dedicated cocktail bar in the area.
Chiefs fans rally in St. Joseph yet again
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) Red Rally was again back at Civic Center Park on Saturday, July 27, with live music, activities, and various vendors. Country music singer Blane Howard, whose Chiefs fandom shows in songs, performed for a third time at the event. Howard, a lifelong Chiefs fan, is thrilled to be back in St. Joseph again to give the Chiefs Kingdom another solid start. "I come back to the show, and people come back and see me every year. They say they saw me the first year," Howard shared. "I've made so many great fans here, and from being Tech N9ne, I just put out a new collab with him a couple of weeks ago as well. So it's been awesome; St. Joseph has been so great to me."
Spotty showers Sunday followed by heat!
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mix sun and clouds with spotty PM storms possible for Sunday. High Temperature 91°. Monday through Thursday - HOT! Temperatures upper 90s to near 100° with heat index values pushing 115°. Slightly cooler by end of next week.
What to know for Back to School 2024-25
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - With back to school just around the corner, many parents and educators around the district have started to prepare. Here’s what you need to know:. Back to School Night: Aug. 15, 4 - 6 p.m. (Grace Early Childhood Center, Wilckens STEAM Academy at Hillcrest (4:30-6:30 p.m.), Mill Creek Upper Elementary School (5:30-7:30 p.m.))
Shawnee man hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by lightning
Shawnee Police say a man is in critical condition after being struck by lightning on Saturday afternoon. First responders were called to a house in the 7500 block of McCormick Drive at 3:16 p.m. The neighborhood is near the intersection of 79th Street and Clare Road in southwestern Shawnee. In...
Dozens join ‘Walk for Freedom,’ showing support for wrongfully incarcerated men and women
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) — On Saturday, over 60 people joined in on the first-ever Walk for Freedom by the Miracle of Innocence to show support to those freed and still waiting to get out after being wrongfully incarcerated. “Whatever we can do to raise that awareness this is...
‘Them vs. us’: Lawrence community members identify barriers between police and themselves
A diverse group of community members shared their perspectives on Lawrence police Saturday, voicing concerns ranging from how officers could show more compassion and preparedness in crises to making downtown feel safer. Several dozen community members gathered at Lawrence High School for a partnership workshop hosted by the Lawrence Police...
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