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Kansas Specialty Crop Producers workshops kick off July 8
Series will help local food growers produce strong, healthy crops. A trip through the local Farmers Market often provides a delicious array of temptation at every stand. Think of luscious red tomatoes. Burley squash. Bright orange carrots. Ripe, ruby-red watermelon. But the appeal of the Farmers Market and other wholesale...
Statewide conference empowers Kansans with disabilities
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - This weekend, people from across the state traveled to Wichita to attend the Self Advocate Coalition Conference, organized by the Self Advocate Coalition of Kansas (SACK). “It is my most favorite weekend of the year because what I see at this weekend is adults treated as...
Kansas 3rd hopeful shares her vision; the success of ‘Band of Angels’
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After a week off for Euro Championship Soccer, “4 The People” returns with another “Candidate Conversation”. This week from the Kansas side, 3rd Congressional District Republican Karen Crnkovich joins us to share why she’s running, and how she’ll approach the issues facing the country today. From her position on abortion to taxes […]
Storm Track 3 Forecast: Stray showers linger, turning up the heat this week
Are we sure that it is July? Temperatures today have had me thinking otherwise. The rainfall that moved through the state early this morning and cloud cover that stuck around into the afternoon have kept our temperatures feeling mild. Highs ranged from the upper 60s in Goodland to the upper 80s in Medicine Lodge.
INSIGHT KANSAS: The politics of regulating fireworks
Fireworks are an important part of Independence Day celebrations in the United States. They entertain us with their power and beauty, while symbolizing our national pride. However, the sale and use of fireworks are heavily regulated by state and local governments. Consumer fireworks are legal to purchase in 49 of...
Kansas hopes changes in child care regulations will ease critical shortage of providers
Kansas child care providers likely will soon be able to take in more children, care for more infants and work under new health and safety training requirements. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has proposed 37 changes to current regulations to strip away burdensome regulations and clarify language — some aimed at easing rules to fit more children into existing child care centers.
Two Central Kansas District 4-H Members Named State Project Award Winners
The Kansas 4-H Youth Development program has recognized two youth from the Central Kansas District as state project award winners. Sarah Maass, state leader for the Kansas 4-H program, said “being a state project winner indicates prior excellence and points to (youth’s) future potential.”. “Youth must display leadership...
Saline County Jail Bookings, July 8
REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Failure to Appear. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Disorderly conduct; Brawling or fighting, Interf w/LEO; obstr/resist/oppose misd warrant and Criminal trespass; Remain in defiance of order by owner. NAME: Campbell, Lamanda Jaquist. REQUESTED CHARGE(S): Criminal Damage to Property; Value Unknown, Disorderly conduct; Fighting words or noisy conduct to cause resentment and...
Woman hospitalized in Salina after 2-vehicle crash
OTTAWA COUNTY—One person was injured in an accident just before 4p.m. Sunday in Ottawa County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2017 Chevy Suburban driven by Dana Dramse, 47, Grand Island, Nebraska was northbound on U.S. 81 ten miles south of Minneapolis. The Suburban was following a 2023 Toyota Camry driven by Bridget Jeannette Omotosho, 57, Fort Worth Texas.
Back to School Preparations Begin
It’s a sure sign that back to school time is approaching. USD 305 online enrollment begins later this week, and the Saline County Back to School Fair is later this month. USD 305 online enrollment begins on Thursday, July 11th. Walk-in enrollment will be held Tuesday, July 23rd. Classes begin on August 9th.
Barton County Commission meeting agenda (7/9)
The Commission meeting will be live-streamed through Microsoft Teams. Citizens may view the meeting through their own sign in or by signing in “anonymously”. Please follow this link: https://bit.ly/42f4PdD. If you wish to participate in the discussion of any item, please call (620) 793-1800 for instructions. BOARD OF...
Multiple witnesses report man for yelling profanities at Hawthorne Park
Late into the day on Sunday, July 7, multiple residents at Hawthorne Park on North Ninth Street reported that a man yelled profanities at children and allegedly pushed someone while at the park. Salina Police Department (SPD) Capt. James Feldman said multiple witnesses saw 33-year-old Salina resident Hunter Bowen enter...
City of Great Bend burning tree pile at compost
From the City of Great Bend... The City of Great Bend would like to announce we will be burning our tree pile at the compost site today. We are taking advantage of the current wind conditions with the potential to be burning tomorrow as well. Depending on the weather it could be extended further into the week.
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