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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.
Tennessee man indicted in Kansas for alleged $1 million investment scheme
(KANSAS CITY, Kan.) The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the United States Attorney's Office in the District of Kansas released a statement on Friday, July 26, 2024, announcing that a man from Tennessee has been indicted in an alleged $1 million investment scheme. According to the DOJ, Alcides...
What’s Happening in Fort Scott
What’s Happening in Fort Scott! July 25th Weekly Newsletter. Trolley Tours every Friday and Saturday on the hour. Fridays 11am-3pm, on the hour, last tour leaves at 2pm. Saturdays 10am-3pm, on the hour, the last tour leaves at 2pm. $6 adults, $4 children 12 & under.
Great Jungle Journey Family Camp Inaugural Week
Last week at The Great Jungle Journey Family Church Camp, great things were happening as the kids drew near to Jesus and grew in the excitement of who God is. Set in the hidden paradise beside the water at the cabin and land Ralph Carlson generously offered for the church camp, seventeen kids plus adults dug into the Bible, learned about the awesome power of God, experienced Jesus’s love in His sacrifice for them, and grew in worship and prayer together.
Three-generation agency sold to another long-standing agency
A well-known family owned and operated business in Fort Scott that has successfully operated for decades recently announced its decision to sell the agency, effective Aug. 1. Crain Insurance Agency will become a part of Atkins Insurance, transferring its assets and solid reputation to the agency that was personally chosen by owner John C. Crain.
Rep. Sharice Davids Highlights Kansas Trap Shooter Derrick Mein’s Journey Ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
On the eve of the 2024 Paris Olympic opening ceremony, Representative Sharice Davids released a video of her conversation with Derrick Mein, Kansas’ sole athlete in the 2024 Games. Mein, from Paola, KS, will compete in trap shooting. This is his second Olympic appearance, following his gold medal win at the 2022 Shotgun World Championship in Osijek, Croatia.
Ongoing Revitalization of 110 S. Main Has Target of Fall Completion
The former Scottish Rite Temple, 110 S. Main, is in a constant stage of revitalization. Kathy and Tracy Dancer, who purchased the building at a public auction, plan an “ongoing effort to revitalize the building and increase the useable commercial space. We also want to improve the energy efficiency of the building.”
Jury convicts Pittsburg man in 2023 shooting
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Kan. — A Crawford County jury convicts a man in connection to a series of shootings last year. Yesterday, a jury convicted Aaron Swink, 40, on 11 counts, ranging from attempted voluntary manslaughter to assaulting a law enforcement officer. The jury also found him not guilty on...
First-ever Kansas Local Food Summit slated Aug. 27-28 in Wichita
MANHATTAN — A program to help people in every Kansas county improve their access to nutritious foods will be hosting a two-day meeting in Wichita to connect communities with similar food issues. The first-ever Kansas Local Food Summit is scheduled for Aug. 27-28 at the Kansas Leadership Center and...
Arrest warrants issued for daycare operators after infant incident
PITTSBURG, Kan. (KOAM) - The Pittsburg Police Department has issued arrest warrants for two individuals operating a daycare in Pittsburg, KS, following an incident in which an infant was found unresponsive on June 27, 2024.
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