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Pickleball club formed in Washington, no experience required
A new pickleball club has just been founded, and the people of Washington County – and beyond – are invited to become members, no partner or playing required. The club, named Washington County Local Pickleball Club, is accepting members and has scheduled four club nights in August with vendors and a pickleball party on the schedule.“My goal is to establish a space that embraces the community,…
Committee moving forward with plans for new playground in Washington
The City of Washington and its playground committee is moving forward with plans for a new playground now that the group has met income requirements to apply for a grant. Committee member Taylor Miller said the playground has just received $50,000 from an anonymous donor. The playground now has $156,000 in its fund, which includes $100,000 from an estate bequest and another $6,000 in private…
Pharmaceutical giant sues Kansas for law supporting 340B discounted drugs in pharmacies
A major pharmaceutical manufacturer is suing Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach to prohibit his office from enforcing violations of the Kansas Consumer Protection Act on drug manufacturers enrolled in Medicaid’s 340B drug pricing program. The budget provision didn’t have a fiscal impact, costing $0 to the state, but its language did direct the Attorney General’s Office to take action against drug manufacturers that “deny, restrict, prohibit or otherwise interfere” with the procurement of 340B subsidized drugs to...
Kansas health experts emphasize preparation and awareness amid heat wave
LAWRENCE — With no signs of hot, humid temperatures decreasing in the U.S., climate and health experts are urging the public to take extra precautions amid heat waves. Experts say that because of global warming, temperatures are going to continue to rise each summer. “With further changes in the climate, what we’re going to see […] The post Kansas health experts emphasize preparation and awareness amid heat wave appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
K-State Agriculture Today: 1717 – Case Decisions Influence Agriculture…Safety on Farms and Ranches
00:01:05 – SCOTUS Opinions Impacting Agriculture: K-State and Washburn law professor, Roger McEowen, kicks off the show with points from cases that may impact farmers and ranchers and what they should consider doing. 00:12:05 – Making Agriculture Safe for Children: Tawnie Larson, project consultant for the Kansas Agriculture Safety...
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Widespread morning rain, severe storms develop tonight
Temperatures have cooled a bit compared to yesterday morning thanks to a cold front moving in. The front is moving into a richly humid air mass and has been generating scattered showers and thunderstorms through the night. These showers are expected to continue through much of the morning and even...
Kansas Braces for Severe Thunderstorms Tonight, Independence Day Scattered Storms
Wichita, KS – Severe thunderstorms are expected to move east from western Kansas tonight, potentially bringing large hail up to a quarter size, damaging winds up to 70 mph, and heavy rainfall. The greatest potential for severe storms will be in central Kansas between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m., according to the US National Weather Service in Wichita.
Judge’s order greatly expands where Biden can’t enforce a new rule protecting LGBTQ+ students
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Enforcement of a federal rule expanding anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ students has been blocked in four states and a patchwork of places elsewhere by a federal judge in Kansas. U.S. District Judge John Broomes suggested in his ruling Tuesday that the Biden administration must now...
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