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The Kansas primary election races that could shift political balance in the Statehouse
Battles over school funding and bans on gender-affirming care could change in the upcoming Kansas Legislature session based on what happens in a handful of primary election races. The Kansas Statehouse remains firmly in Republican control. The party holds a veto-proof majority and will almost certainly retain a comfortable margin in both the House and […] The post The Kansas primary election races that could shift political balance in the Statehouse appeared first on The Beacon.
Apply Free Days set for Oct. 7-9
If you'd like to go to college, you can apply for free this fall. Kansas Apply Free Days will be held on October 7-9, 2024. During these three days, any Kansas resident, regardless of age or income can apply for free at any of the state's 7 public universities, 19 community colleges, 6 Technical colleges, and the 21 private member institutions of the Kansas Independent College Association.
Feldt appointed to state board and peer reviewer
At HaysMed, we proudly highlight Pre-Admission Coordinator and Operating Room Scheduler/Circulator Brian Feldt, BSN, RN for his outstanding contributions and representation on key state and nursing practice platforms. In October 2023, Feldt was appointed to the Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN) Practice Committee. This committee, composed of KSBN Board...
Wheat Scoop: Stop the Streak
Billowing clouds bringing summer showers are a welcome sight for sore eyes following a multi-year drought, but Kansas producers should also keep their eyes on their fields to monitor and control volunteer wheat. Doing so is essential to protecting next summer’s harvest as those sneaky plants harbor the wheat curl mites that carry yield-limiting diseases like Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus (WSMV).
Arrest Made in Coffeyville Murder
A Neodesha man is arrested in a murder investigation in Coffeyville. 41-year-old Ryan J. McCullough has been taken into custody for the charge of murder in the second degree. On May 5th, McCullough was involved in an altercation with the victim, 63-year-old David L. Wintjen, who passed a few days later. After an investigation by the Coffeyville Police Department, a warrant was issued for McCullough’s arrest.
$25 Midway Wristband sale on July 30 for the Kansas State Fair
Looking for unlimited rides during your visit to the Kansas State Fair? The Midway Wristband is the way to go. The Midway Wristband which provides unlimited rides for one person for one Wristband Day during the Kansas State Fair. While the regular price is $35 starting September 1, there is a flash sale taking place on Tuesday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. where the wristbands will be just $25.
Three Kansas operations selected as Leopold Conservation Award finalists
Three finalists have been selected for the 2024 Kansas Leopold Conservation Award. The award honors farmers and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land. The award recipient will be recognized at the Kansas Association of Conservation...
Rep. Sharice Davids Highlights Kansas Trap Shooter Derrick Mein’s Journey Ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
On the eve of the 2024 Paris Olympic opening ceremony, Representative Sharice Davids released a video of her conversation with Derrick Mein, Kansas’ sole athlete in the 2024 Games. Mein, from Paola, KS, will compete in trap shooting. This is his second Olympic appearance, following his gold medal win at the 2022 Shotgun World Championship in Osijek, Croatia.
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