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How Kansas governor is influencing Democratic primaries and what Vic Miller says about it
Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly is using her Middle of the Road PAC to influence Democratic primary races, despite indicating she wanted to use the political action committee and its money to break the Republican supermajorities in the Statehouse. Kelly's PAC on Thursday endorsed four Democratic legislative candidates in contested primaries, including in one Topeka race. ...
Hays USD 489 revenue to increase; typical tax bill to go up less than $20 a year
The Hays USD 489 school district will exceed its revenue neutral rate, Chris Hipp, assistant superintendent for business services, told the school board on Monday. Residents of the Hays school district should receive a notification in the mail about the decision next week. The Ellis County valuation went up about...
Historic FHSU education affiliation approved by Higher Learning Commission
June 27 represents a significant milestone for higher education in rural Kansas, as the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) officially approved the Change of Control application filed jointly by Fort Hays State University, Hays, North Central Kansas Technical College, Hays and Beloit, and Northwest Kansas Technical College. This approval will result...
Cooler temps and storm chances this weekend
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Get ready for September-like temperatures and chances for thunderstorms as we head into the weekend. Today will be a degree or two warmer than yesterday with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s. We’ll enjoy mostly sunny skies throughout the day before thunderstorm chances increase into the evening.
Grappling with DEI and reparations essential for commonsense public policy in Kansas, U.S.
The discourse around DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) and reparations has permeated various platforms, including news outlets and social media. Unfortunately, it has been used by certain political factions to incite division and secure votes. These programs are crucial in dismantling systemic racial barriers that affect educational access and outcomes for historically marginalized communities. Contrary […] The post Grappling with DEI and reparations essential for commonsense public policy in Kansas, U.S. appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Grasshopper nymphs thrive in western Kansas after wet, hot weather
GARDEN CITY — Western Kansas is hopping this summer as the number of grasshoppers spikes. Kansas State University Research and Extension entomologist Anthony Zukoff said wet weather patterns this spring are supporting the presence of large grasshopper populations across western and central portions of the state. Zukoff said hot, dry summers increase the likelihood of […] The post Grasshopper nymphs thrive in western Kansas after wet, hot weather appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Rain will fade but cooler weather stays
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Storms tracking through Kansas will have a threat of strong wind gusts of 60-65, but that risk will fade away in the early morning hours of Saturday. The chances of severe weather should be limited to far western Kansas, and as the storms track into central and eastern Kansas, the storms will weaken considerably.
US-75 shut down Friday morning after semi hauling diesel fuel catches fire in Osage County
LYNDON, Kan. (WIBW) - A semi-tanker truck hauling diesel fuel caught fire early Friday in Osage County, resulting in US-75 highway being shut down for more than four hours. The incident was reported around 7:02 a.m. on US-75 highway south of Lyndon. Osage County Sheriff Chris Wells told 13 NEWS...
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