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Gov. Laura Kelly praises Sen. Dennis Pyle’s bipartisan efforts on tax bill in Hiawatha and Holton
HOLTON, Kan. (KANSAS REFLECTOR) - Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday praised Republican Sen. Dennis Pyle’s work to sustain Kelly’s vetoes of earlier tax-cut packages to create a bipartisan compromise. Kelly said that while she was in the Senate, she watched Pyle, of Hiawatha, “work tirelessly” for 10...
Scientists drill for rare minerals in northeast Kansas
LAWRENCE (KSNT) – Scientists are searching for potential drilling sites in northeast Kansas which could reveal new sources of rare Earth minerals. The Kansas Geological Service (KGS) announced in a recent publication that KGS scientists are working to identify new sources of critically important resources in Lyon County. Successfully locating new sources of these special […]
Homelessness rising in Kansas, with little aid
LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — About 20 people who are without homes gather in a shelter each day in the relatively rural community of Leavenworth off the Missouri River in northeast Kansas. Myranda Agnew, the executive director for the shelter, said since the shelter opened about six years ago, more and...
Local girl crowned Miss Kansas
Aah’lice Jackson, 13, of Hutchinson returned home as National Miss Kansas Pre-Teen after competing in the 2023 National American Miss Pageant in Omaha, Neb. on June 29. The National American Miss Pageants are dedicated to celebrating greatness in the U.S. and encouraging future leaders. Each year the National American...
Kansas Democrat opposes transgender women and girls joining gender-based sports teams
Democrat Nancy Boyda paid a price for saying transgender girls or women should be blocked from competing with other girls or women in organized sports. The post Kansas Democrat opposes transgender women and girls joining gender-based sports teams appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
Hutchinson native Nate Dreiling becomes FBS’ youngest coach
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Nate Dreiling, who played at Hutchinson High and Pittsburg State before a brief stint in professional football, became the youngest coach in FBS college football when he was named interim coach at Utah State this week. Utah State placed coach Blake Anderson on administrative leave and...
Peabody native serves aboard Navy warship
MAYPORT, FL. – Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexander Caldwell, a native of Peabody, Kansas, serves aboard USS Lassen, a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Mayport, Florida. Caldwell graduated from Peabody-Burns High School in 2022. The skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those...
Goessel grad wrote book about great-grandfather
Braylyn Hoopes, who recently graduated from Goessel High School has accomplished more than many her age have. In addition to playing sports, participating in various activities, being a student and all that comes with it during her high school years, Hoopes wrote a book about her great-grandfather, her dad’s grandfather.
Salina Parks and Recreation Play Day in the Park, a family-friendly Fourth of July
Fireworks, yard games and barbecue delights flew off the shelves this week as families and organizations gear up for many Fourth of July celebrations across town. One of those celebrations plans to bring all the popular aspects of the Fourth of July to Oakdale Park on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Great Bend's Feist commits to play volleyball at FHSU
Great Bend High School's Kara Feist already has a decorated career as a multi-sport athlete at the school. Getting ready to enter her senior year, Feist recently announced her commitment to play volleyball at Fort Hays State University in 2025. "I chose FHSU because I instantly fell in love with...
The Garage Automotive Museum begins historic gas station renovation in Salina
In a mission to "Relive the Past and Drive the Future," The Garage Automotive Museum announced its plan to renovate a recognizable gas station at the intersection of North Ninth and Bishop streets. According to a recent social media post by The Garage, the gas station is a current stop...
📷 Throwback Thursday: Stevens Swimming Ponds - Vol. 77
Hutch Post, in partnership with Steve Harmon and the Conard-Harmon Collection, is proud to present Throwback Thursday. Enjoy a weekly release from Steve Harmon as he presents the "Hutch - Then & Now Collection." STEVE HARMON. Hutch Post Contributor. Today's "Throwback Thursday Collection" takes us to the corner of North...
Overland Park plans to remake downtown farmers market with a $34 million renovation
Overland Park is moving forward with a plan to build a new downtown farmers’ market pavilion and make significant changes to the site just off Clock Tower Plaza. In a 6-3 vote Monday night, the Overland Park City Council approved an updated plan to develop a new public market area between Overland Park Drive and Marty Street centered around an indoor pavilion.
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