Kansas governor seeks tuition freeze, calls state healthier
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Gov. Laura Kelly called Tuesday for another freeze in tuition at Kansas colleges in a State of the State address that… Login to continue reading Login…
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Elsie Haines of El Dorado is awarded the DAR Community Service Award
On December 27, 2021, the Susannah French Putney Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution proudly awarded the DAR Community Service Award to Elsie Haines of… Login to continue reading Login…
KDHE updates isolation, quarantine guidance; Adds New York, Washington D.C. to the quarantine travel list
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has made some changes to its isolation and quarantine guidance, and it’s basically adopting the CDC’s recommendations. Many… Login to continue reading Login…
Barefoot Racer Raises Awareness
Thomas “The Barefoot Wonder” Plush is how Mud-Gear Battle of the Lions (BOTL) Pro-Team identifies their newest team athlete. But Plush is so much more than that.
El Dorado house fire claims a life; investigation still ongoing
EL DORADO — On January 7, 2022, the El Dorado Police Department and the El Dorado Fire Department responded to the 300 block of N Taylor in El Dorado, Kansas for a report of a house fire. First responders arrived on the scene of the fire and learned there was an individual inside of the home.
Legislature embarks on tumultuous redrawing of political maps with skeptical public watching
TOPEKA — Lenexa resident Scott Roby said the Kansas Legislature and Gov. Laura Kelly should work together during the 2022 legislative session to give the redistricting process a chance of producing new political boundary maps infused with common sense rather than power politics.
Hospitals beg for help
Gov. Laura Kelly responded to mounting staff shortages at Kansas hospitals and nursing homes Thursday by issuing a new COVID-19 disaster emergency declaration and companion executive orders temporarily suspending laws and regulations on health care providers.
Bob Saget, beloved TV dad of ‘Full House,’ dead at 65
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bob Saget, the actor-comedian known for his role as beloved single dad Danny Tanner on the sitcom “Full House” and as the wisecracking host of “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” has died, according to authorities in Florida. He was 65.
Butler Homeless Initiative expands services
The mission of the Butler Homeless Initiative (BHI) is to “provide refuge to those in need”. BHI is the only service in Butler County solely dedicated to assisting the most vulnerable in the community, homeless people. In 2020, BHI served 75 guests. In 2021, BHI served 175 men, women, and families including many children.
Shops in Hays have been told to turn over their stocks of delta-8 THC products to law enforcement
You’re not supposed to get high off cannabis in Kansas. But shops across the state sell vaping oil and gummies with cannabis ingredients that’ll do the trick.