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Kansas maternal health care deserts mean hardships on mothers; Ellis Co. sees decrease
Thirteen counties in Kansas ceased to offer obstetric care services from 2013 to 2023 — a statistic that points to a shrinking availability of maternal care in Kansas, the lack of which can cause poor outcomes in pregnancy and delivery, overburdened hospitals and long drives for women seeking adequate care.
Fundraiser for the Junction City Food Pantry is planned
The American Legion Post 45, 201 E. 4th Street, will host a breakfast fundraiser for the Junction City Food Pantry from 7 - 10 a.m. this Saturday. Modern Woodmen will provide matching funds up to $2,500. The menu will range from biscuits & gravy, to eggs, sausage, ham and hashbrowns....
Eviction order likely ends dispute between Topeka developer and councilwoman
A judge's order evicting a tenant from his rental home at 502 S.E. 21st — which had previously been condemned by Topeka's city government — appears about to resolve a situation that sparked an emphatic response from a councilwoman. Topeka developer Henry McClure, who intends to arrange for the sale of the property involved, asked the mayor and council April 16 for help finding tenant Joe McBride, whom he said appeared to have left to live elsewhere...
Sentencing day: Kan. woman admitted killing her 14-year-old son
SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas woman who admitted killing her 14-year-old son before a standoff with police at her apartment is scheduled for sentencing on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. In June, Kylee Hodges, 43, Wichita, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder for the shooting death...
Rondeau, Brantley address issues affecting Barton Co. at candidate forum
Representing different political parties, Mark Rondeau and Dr. Sherri Brantley will not be on the same ballot in the Aug. 6 primary election for the Kansas House, District 112 seat. They will go head-to-head in November's general election. Both candidates participated in last Thursday's candidate forum presented by the League of Women Voters of Great Bend at the Great Bend Senior Center.
🏀 MBB: All-Session Tickets now on sale for NJCAA national tournament
Charlotte, NC - All-session tickets are now on sale for the 2025 NJCAA DI Men's Basketball Championship, presented by Zurich Insurance. The tournament will be held inside the historic Hutchinson Sports Arena in Hutchinson, KS, for the 77th consecutive year. For 2025, a schedule change has been implemented with the tournament beginning on Saturday, March 22. This change will allow for four total games to be played each day beginning Saturday, March 22, and ending on Wednesday, March 26. This change eliminates the original six-game playing days. Thursday, March 27 will serve as an off day for the final four teams. During this off day, there will be a luncheon to celebrate the final four teams ahead of the semifinals that will be played on Friday, March 27. The championship game will be played on Saturday, March 28. The tournament format will remain the same.
Vendors still needed for Hoisington Market Square at Labor Day Celebration
Hoisington will host its 128th annual Labor Day Celebration in just over a month. Organizers continue to make changes to grow and improve the event. New this year, Hoisington Chamber Director Karen Baldyga said Hoisington's Market Square will be held at the Activity Center on Saturday, Aug. 31 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
At White Crow Cider in Wichita, no-tip policy drives a culture that benefits employees and patrons
“No tips! Seriously … we’re good.” I missed the sign on the wall with this announcement the first time I went to White Crow Cider in Wichita. I asked the employee behind the point-of-sale kiosk how to leave a tip as I paid for our ciders. She enthusiastically responded, pointing to the sign, “We don’t […]
Lawrence school board approves 99-cent hourly raises for classified staff, new student handbook
Although the minimum wage for classified staff will be raised almost $1 beginning this fall, the Lawrence school district’s lowest paid staff members still will not receive a living wage. During a special meeting Monday, the school board unanimously approved the 2024-25 contract for classified staff. Custodians, paraeducators, food...
NM State Track and Field Adds Expert Throws Coach, Patrick Larrison, Forming Dynamic Coaching Team
Aggies announce the hiring of Patrick Larrison as the new throws coach, joining the track and field program under Head Coach Joseph Rath to strengthen the throws event group. Larrison served as a volunteer consultant for the Big 12's Kansas Jayhawks. He recorded a personal best distance of 19.90m (65-3.50")...
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