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Hey Democrats, if you want a quick-fix Biden replacement, try Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly
Democrats’ efforts to dispose of President Joe Biden finally bore fruit Sunday, as the octogenarian exited the presidential race with (I imagine) a snarl and an under-his-breath “malarkey.” Panicky politicos feared a total GOP takeover of Washington, D.C. Now they have a clean slate and a huge task in front of them: finding someone else […] The post Hey Democrats, if you want a quick-fix Biden replacement, try Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Kansas City student lunch debt has only gotten worse in the years after a free meal program ended
Students in the Kansas City area have racked up thousands of dollars in school lunch debt since universal free lunch ended two years ago. During the pandemic, the federal government issued waivers that allowed all school districts to offer free meals to all students. Congress let the program expire in fall 2022.
Meddys to Open Salina Location
A restaurant known for its authentic Mediterranean food is planning a Salina location. According to Salina Downtown, Meddys will open a Salina location at 305 S Santa Fe, in a building which most recently housed a Safelite auto glass repair business. According to Meddys, they specialize in a Mediterranean menu,...
Emporia city official pleased with first Civic Leadership Institute
Emporia’s first Civic Leadership Institute is a rousing success, according to Director of Special Projects Tayler Wash. Twenty residents have been involved, meeting weekly with city administrators and department heads since early June to learn more about operations like water and wastewater treatment, the Municipal Airport, streets, utilities and budgets.
For Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, a vote for Missouri Amendment 4 on August 6 is ‘a bad idea.’ Supporters say it’s about ‘adequate funding’ for KC police
Amendment 4 affects local funding and state oversight for Kansas City police. Supporters say “adequate funding is needed” to keep this big-city community safe, but the mayor of Kansas City since 2019, Quinton Lucas, opposes the proposed amendment because it “takes power” from local officials. KSMU’s Gregory Holman has this interview.
Kansas artist completes 108-foot wheat mural on grain elevator
Talented Kansas-based mural artist Mindy Allen has recently finished her largest project to date — a 108-foot-tall mural on a grain elevator in rural Inman. The mural project began nearly five weeks ago, timed to celebrate the 150th anniversary of turkey red winter wheat’s introduction to Kansas. Allen, whose business is called Mindy’s Murals, was determined to honor this milestone accurately. She even engaged the community by setting up a donation poll on Facebook, allowing locals to vote on the color of the combine featured in the mural.
Kesler family supporting aspiring bankers at FHSU
First-generation Fort Hays State University graduate Jeff Kesler always hoped to pay it forward to FHSU students but was unsure where to begin. His experience at FHSU provided the opportunities and mentors to make his decades-long career in banking possible. With a newly established scholarship, Jeff hopes to show Fort...
Helping 'lower the hurdles': SENT launches new services in southeast Topeka
SENT Inc. is wrapping its arms around the southeast Topeka community with its newest services. Starting in late August, SENT will provide an array of new services, including more health and food accessibility in the Avondale East Building, 455 S.E. Golf Park Blvd. Sent members also are hosting an open...
Steve Huebert, Jesse McCurry, Darren Pugh running in Wichita Kansas House Republican primary for District 90
Incumbent state Rep. Carl Maughan suspended his reelection campaign after a DUI arrest. That drew three challengers — Steve Huebert, Jesse McCurry and Darren Pugh — into the Republican primary for District 90. The winner of the primary takes on Tracy Edingfield in the general election this November. The primary election is Aug. 6. You […] The post Steve Huebert, Jesse McCurry, Darren Pugh running in Wichita Kansas House Republican primary for District 90 appeared first on The Beacon.
Couple sought after allegedly fleeing Council Grove drug incident scene arrested in Oklahoma
Two people wanted after allegedly leaving the scene of a drug crime in Council Grove and driving to Oklahoma to escape justice have been arrested. Meagann Mason and Colby Ross were arrested Sunday at an unspecified location in Oklahoma, according to Morris County Crime Stoppers. They could be extradited to face charges at a later time.
RCPD: $1,800 burglary at Dairy Queen
RILEY COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a burglary in Manhattan. Just after 11a.m. Saturday, officers filed a report of burglary in the 3100 block of Anderson Avenue in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report. Dairy Queen reported an unknown subject enter the business over...
Man arrested in 2021 deadly Valentine’s Day shooting in Phillipsburg
PHILLIPSBURG, Kan. (KWCH) - The Phillips County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in connection with a deadly shooting on Valentine’s Day in 2021. The Phillips County Sheriff’s Office said about 5:30 p.m. Monday, deputies executed an arrest warrant for 37-year-old Kevin Lee Hadley, of Phillipsburg. The sheriff’s...
Wheat Scoop: Sorghum U / Wheat U
Take a break from the Kansas heat and join Kansas Wheat at High Plains Journal’s Sorghum U/Wheat U event on Tuesday, August 13, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Wichita. “Kansas Wheat looks forward to Sorghum U/Wheat U each year as an educational event designed to help producers make their operations more efficient, effective and profitable,” said Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin. “Through breakout sessions and producer panels, the event addresses current challenges and trends in technology, management practices and marketing. All attendees will head home with information they can immediately put into practice.”
Kansas fugitive captured at hotel in Colorado due back in court
PUEBLO COUNTY — A wanted Kansas suspect captured at a motel in Colorado is scheduled to return to a Kansas courtroom on Monday. Ryan Antalek, 40, Wichita, is charged with criminal discharge of a firearm, aggravated assault, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, stalking, two counts of criminal threat, and criminal damage to property, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.
INSIGHT KANSAS: Kansas childcare is unaffordable for most families
Last month during the state legislature’s special budget session, one contentious issue in the budget bill was doubling the state’s childcare tax credit. Rep. Mark Steffen (R-Hutchinson) made comments saying the tax credit served as an “incentive” for mothers to enter the workforce and weaken “traditional families”.
Kansas woman hospitalized after car strikes a deer
SMITH COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just after 5:30a.m. Monday in Smith County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2014 Ford Fiesta driven by Miranda Stovall, 49, Scandia, was northbound on U.S. 281 nine miles north of U.S. 36. The car struck car deer in the road....
$500,000 Grant to Cloud County Community College
Cloud County Community College has received a $500,000 grant from the Sunderland Foundation. According to the school, the award will be used for the college’s Technical Education and Innovation Center. The new facility, which will open in August, will provide modern access to quality education in critical need, high-demand careers in Kansas.
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