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Lemonade stand at the Capitol? Here’s why
TOPEKA (KSNT) – An anti-tax group set up a lemonade stand at the Capitol trying to prove a point. Governor Laura Kelly is at odds with lawmakers over tax relief. Americans For Prosperity say the governor is squeezing taxpayers dry. “We’re trying to bring awareness that taxpayers are getting their money squeezed out of them,” […]
Great Bend Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market returns today
Let the summer activities begin. Each Thursday, from today through October, the Barton County Health Department and the city of Great Bend offer the Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market at Jack Kilby Square in downtown Great Bend from 4-7 p.m. The market features a variety of fresh produce and handmade items from local vendors.
BOOR: Removing bats from the house
It’s no coincidence that Kansas State University wildlife expert Drew Ricketts’ phone rings a bit more often this time of year with residents feeling a little bit batty. The dark, flying mammals come out of hibernation beginning in May and are more active through August. Ricketts says he gets phone calls from “people who are also starting to detect signs that they might have bats living in the house.”
Summer of nature exploration at KS Wetlands Ed. Center
The Kansas Wetlands Education Center offers a monthly series to get kids outside exploring and off their devices. KWEC’s WILD programs are free of charge and don’t require registration. On June 14 from 10-11 a.m., kids can discover what types of mammals live on the KWEC nature trail....
$500,000 to enhance tourism in Kansas have been awarded
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A state official has announced its giving half a million dollars to 14 awardees to help develop tourism in the Sunflower State. Monday, the Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced it has awarded $500,000 in the latest round of funding for the Attraction Development Grant, according to a release […]
AAA: Summer travel season to start out busy
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — It looks like more people are going to try to get out of town for the Memorial Day holiday than have done so in recent years. "We're looking at 43.8 million people around the country traveling 50 miles or more from their homes," said Shawn Steward with AAA Kansas. "That's a pretty big number. We're expecting a record number of people driving to their destination."
Meet the mossy leaf-tailed gecko, a master of disguise. It reminds me of Kansas GOP moderates.
I’d like to introduce you all to a most remarkable creature: the mossy leaf-tailed gecko. This little lizard proves the infinite adaptability of nature, the ability of any species given enough time and incentive to wholly ensconce itself within its surroundings. If you browse online photos of the gecko (also known by the scientific name […] The post Meet the mossy leaf-tailed gecko, a master of disguise. It reminds me of Kansas GOP moderates. appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
KOERNER: Kansas Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program
The Kansas Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program is set to kick off on June 3. 2024. Are you at least 60 years old and meet income guidelines? Are you 55 years old and a member of an Indian Tribal Organization? Then you might qualify to receive free fruits, vegetables, cut herbs and honey from local farmers markets. Eligibility is determined by household size, but benefits are distributed individually, meaning any others in your household also meeting the age and income requirements may apply for and receive their own benefits.
IGNITE the Night in Ellinwood on Friday
From Great Bend Economic Development... The IGNITE Rural Business Competition, organized by Great Bend Economic Development, continues to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in Barton County, providing a platform for local businesses to thrive and innovate. Designed to empower emerging ventures, IGNITE has been a catalyst for transformation, exemplified by the recent success of 10-39 Cafe in Ellinwood. Through the competition, 10-39 Cafe's owners honed their business plan, received mentorship, and navigated through rounds of eliminations to reach the live finals of the 2023 event. Their hard work paid off as they clinched 2nd place, earning a $30,000 grant, and secured the People's Choice award, adding an extra $5,000 to their prize money.
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