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Two drugmakers file lawsuits to block Kansas’ attempt to tinker with discount drug program
A pair of drugmakers filed federal lawsuits challenging constitutionality of a new Kansas law designed to strengthen a federal drug discount program. The post Two drugmakers file lawsuits to block Kansas’ attempt to tinker with discount drug program appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Only 12% of eligible Kansas families signed up for programs to make child care cheaper
The families of nearly 100,000 children in Kansas were potentially eligible for child care subsidies in 2020. Yet barely more than one in eight got the federal benefit designed to make child care more affordable.
Kansas nursing home owners say they can’t afford to hire more staff. Advocates say it’s essential
The call came late on a cold night in February, from the Overland Park, Kansas, nursing home where Georann Whitman’s mom was living. “They said that they found her on the floor,” Whitman said. “She had gotten up in the middle of the night, and had fallen.”
The Barefoot Dutchman makes his way through Kansas on 3,200 mile journey
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Keep your eyes open while driving on the highway for the next couple of weeks, the Barefoot Dutchman might just be walking right next to you! Anton Nootenboom, Dutch veteran and world record holder, began his journey to beat the Guinness World Record of the longest walk barefooted on Feb. 17. His […]
Kansas gives all 39 votes for Trump at Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE(AP) —Donald Trump has become the official Republican presidential nominee after receiving the votes of enough delegates at the Republican National Convention on Monday afternoon. Mike Brown, chairman of the Republican Party of Kansas, announced all the state's 39 votes for Donald Trump as former Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer...
Kansas ‘Demon Brigade’ returns home after deployment in Europe
FORT RILEY (KSNT) – A group of soldiers from Fort Riley are home again after a nine-month deployment in Europe. The 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley announced in a press release Monday, July 15 its Demon Brigade, sent to Europe in support of the joint contingency operation Atlantic Resolve, marked their return to the […]
Barton County Sheriff's booking activity (7/16)
BOOKED: Cristian Lusero-Bujanda on Barton County District Court case for No Driver's License, bond set at $1,000 C/S; and on Barton County District Court warrant for Failure to Appear, bond set at $2,500 C/S. BOOKED: Brianna Feist on two Great Bend Municipal Court warrants for Contempt of Court, total bond...
KHP enters ‘America’s Best Looking Cruiser’ contest
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) is entering one of their cruisers into the “America’s Best Looking Cruiser” contest. This year the KHP is entering their challenger into the contest. Last year, the Kentucky State Police took first place. “The contest began as a friendly competition between the state agencies and is proving […]
KOERNER: Dining with Diabetes wrap up
Cottonwood Extension District brought the diabetes education program Dining with Diabetes to Ellis County for the first time in June. Monique Koerner and Karissa Winkel, Family and Community Wellness Agents were trained in 2023 and introduced the program to Hays last month. Dining with Diabetes is a national extension program...
Early voting in Barton County set to begin on Wednesday
For all intents and purposes, many local elections are determined in the primary election. This year's Republican and Democratic primary elections are scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 6. In-person voting in Kansas may begin as early as July 17, and Barton County Clerk Bev Schmeidler said her office plans to be open for voting that morning.
Great Bend council approves rezoning property on Hubbard
Jesus Carbajal spoke at a Great Bend Planning Commission meeting in June to rezone real estate at 1013 Hubbard Street form R-3 (multi-family) to C-2 (general commercial). Carbajal wants to build a shop on the property that would store equipment and material inside. The Planning Commission approved the request, and...
Vaccine clinics coming up at Reno Co. Health Dept.
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department is offering three Back To School Vaccine Clinics. Call 620-694-2900 to schedule an appointment to make sure your children are ready for school starting next month. Vaccines are needed for children entering kindergarten, 7th grade and 11th grade. The clinics are...
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