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Evergy crews work to restore power for 37,000 Kansans
Update 4:09 p.m.: Evergy announced in a news release its crews have restored power for more than 85% of customers that were impacted by Wednesday night’s severe storm. According to Evergy, 37,000 customers lost power due to the storm. As of 3:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon, fewer than 5,000 customers are still without power. Newton areas. […]
Gov. Kelly discusses $2B tax reform bill, Medicaid expansion, national politics
Following multiple ceremonial bill signing events held in Leavenworth and Holton, Governor Laura Kelly called Salina Post to discuss the present and long-term impacts of tax reform, the possibility of Medicaid expansion in 2025, her reflections on the state's current financial standing, and the Kansas City Chiefs’ potential move across state lines.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for the Ozarks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Ozarks. According to the National Weather Service of Springfield, the watch has been issued for parts of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma until midnight. “The main threat is large hail with damaging winds. While the chance of a tornado is thankfully limited, it […]
Hays Symphony shares outdoor pops at 40th Fall Art Walk
The Hays Symphony will once again be joining the festivities of the Fall Art Walk by holding an outdoor concert on Friday, August 23, at 7:30 p.m. under the Hays Pavilion. The concert, themed “Let’s Dance,” will contain an assortment of folk music from around the world, including Hungarian dances, Irish reels, and more.
Kansas joins multistate challenge against ‘Bidenbucks’ voter registration scheme
Kansas and a coalition of several Republican-led states joined a lawsuit to block the Biden administration from using taxpayer-funded federal agencies to register new voters and decried it an “unlawful” overreach that could result in millions of new Democratic registrants. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, claims the […]
FHSU Foundation welcomes four new members to its Board of Trustees
The Fort Hays State University Foundation welcomes four new members to its board of trustees – Clint Albers, Eric Brown, Daryl Craft, and Dr. Gary Fredrickson. “Our board of trustees continually show up in support of FHSU’s future,” said FHSU Foundation President and CEO Jason Williby. “These members are some of our greatest advocates and are devoted to the university through and through. We’re excited to have these individuals on our board.”
‘Project HOPE’ offers free resources to homeless in downtown Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH)—The City of Wichita and the Salvation Army’s “Project HOPE” hosted another homeless resource fair in downtown Wichita. The event was held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Salvation Army building near 3rd and Market. Services provided included medical screenings, meal...
Three candidates interested in Barton CC Trustees opening
The three candidates to fill a soon-to-be open seat on the Barton Community College Board of Trustees were introduced at Tuesday’s study session. Don Learned is resigning from the board after 19 years as a trustee to move to Texas. Chairman Mike Johnson and the rest of the trustees...
FidPick music competition and celebration of strings to return to Lawrence
An afternoon of music, food and fun will soon take place in Lawrence with the 43rd Annual Kansas State Fiddling and Picking Championships, also known as FidPick. The free event, set for noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 at South Park, will feature live performances, a band competition and individual instrument competitions.
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