State sales tax on groceries drops to zero Jan. 1
By Grace HillsKansas Reflector TOPEKA — On Jan. 1, 2025, Kansans will no longer pay state sales tax on groceries. They will still pay city- and county-imposed taxes, but the…
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Reintroducing bison to Kansas tallgrass prairies promotes biodiversity and resilience, study finds
By Grace HillsKansas Reflector LAWRENCE — Reintroducing bison to tallgrass prairies can double biodiversity of native plants and increase drought resistance, a Kansas State University study found. The study collected…
Keeping the prairie alive: Douglas County landowner has restored land over decades
By Erin SochaKansas Reflector When Mike Moddrell bought 320 acres of land in southwest Douglas County in 2002, it looked very different from the tallgrass prairie it is today. “When…
Two found, one still missing in trio youth group runaway
Nikole Babbnbabb@cherryroad.com Three young teens were reported missing on Christmas day from the Andover area. All teens are under the age of 17. Two of them, Tiffany Voth, 13, and…
City of El Dorado recognizes employee awards
City of El Dorado The City of El Dorado recently recognized 12 employees for various awards that included service anniversaries, distinguished and special awards. Distinguished Employee Awards Don Argo, Parks…
The nine-year Christmas wish comes true
Nikole Babbnbabb@cherryroad.com After nine years of asking for a Christmas tree, a City Commissioner is finally getting her wish granted. As City Commissioner Kendra Wilkinson fondly remembers from her childhood…
Augusta school staff arrested for child sexual assault
Nikole Babbnbabb@cherryroad.com On Tuesday morning, December 17, the Augusta Department of Public Safety, (ADPS), arrested an Augusta Public Schools staff member for alleged sexual assault on a student. The ADPS…
Ziggi’s Coffee of Rose Hill to start pouring its brew next Tuesday
Ziggi’s Coffee Rapidly Expanding Denver-Based Specialty Coffee Concept First Location in Kansas DENVER, CO – Ziggi’s Coffee, one of America’s leading specialty franchised concepts dedicated to serving only the finest…
Couple arrested for domestic violence stabbing in El Dorado
Nikole Babbnbabb@cherryroad.com A couple was arrested on Tuesday morning in El Dorado for domestic violence and aggravated assault charges after a report of a stabbing. The El Dorado Police Department…
Couple arrested for domestic violence stabbing in El Dorado
Nikole Babb, nbabb@cherryroad.com A couple was arrested this morning in El Dorado for domestic violence and aggravated assault charges after a report of a stabbing. The El Dorado Police Department…