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Kansas House passes bill allowing parents to remove children from ‘objectionable’ lessons

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector April 6, 2023 TOPEKA  —   Parents who don’t believe their children should be taught about slavery could potentially ignore...

Kansas House agrees to raise legal smoking age to 21

by Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector March 2, 2023 TOPEKA — The Kansas House passed legislation Thursday to raise the legal age for tobacco products from...

Kansas House and Senate both pass legislation targeting transgender youth

by Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector February 23, 2023 TOPEKA —  The Kansas House passed parental rights legislation and a controversial transgender student athlete sports bill...

Kansas House, Senate pass bills on ballot boxes, three-day grace period for advance ballots

by Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector February 23, 2023 TOPEKA — Election legislation meant to shore up public trust and transparency passed out of the Kansas...

Kansas sports wagering bill earmarks 80% of state revenue to pro sports stadium

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector April 2, 2022 TOPEKA — The Kansas House passed a bill allowing casinos to operate sports betting operations and to earmark...

Kansas House revives and passes stalled sports wagering bill

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector March 30, 2022 TOPEKA — A bill to legalize sports wagering took a significant step Wednesday, clearing the Kansas House just...

Kansas House takes brief hiatus after approving more than two dozen bills

by Noah Taborda, Kansas Reflector March 23, 2022 TOPEKA — The Kansas House concluded business before a short break in the session Wednesday by passing more...

Republicans introduce proposed redistricting map for Kansas House, Democrats on hold

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector March 14, 2022 TOPEKA — The redistricting showdown between majority Republicans and minority Democrats shifted Monday to the House with introduction...

House endorses Kansas constitutional amendment mandating election of sheriffs

by Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector February 23, 2022 TOPEKA — The Kansas House approved by a wide margin a proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution mandating...

Kansas House Approves Medicaid Expansion Bill Amendment

On Wednesday, supporters of expanding Medicaid eligibility to more low-income Kansans succeeded in a last-gasp effort to advance a measure, overpowering opponents who thought they...

Kansas House Debates $1B Income Tax Increase

Kansas legislators who favor balancing the state budget with a big income tax increase are preparing to test fellow lawmakers’ appetite for such a...

Older Kansans Day In Topeka Set For February 14

On Tuesday, February 14, 2017, North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging (based in Manhattan) will be hosting their annual “Older Kansan’s Day at...

REGIONAL NEWS

USDA Funds Clean Energy and Domestic Biofuels to Strengthen Small Businesses in Kansas

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has allocated over $5.3 million for seven clean energy projects in Kansas, aimed at reducing energy bills, increasing access to biofuels, and creating job opportunities. These projects include solar arrays and energy-efficient equipment installations, expected to benefit farms, small businesses, and rural communities. The initiative falls under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP), both accepting applications until September 30, 2024.

LOCAL NEWS

Manhattan Woman Injured in Overnight Shooting

A 20-year-old female was shot in Manhattan on April 23, 2024. She was taken to the hospital, and her condition is unknown. The police are investigating, and anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers anonymously for a potential reward of $1,000.

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LOCAL SPORTS

Multiple PRs and several school records broken at Washington County Track meet

Girls Results 100 Meters 1. Sevy Wurtz 12.59 SR Clifton-Clyde 2. Anna Jueneman 12.72a Hanover 3. Tatum Kramer 12.93 PR Centralia 4....