January was colder than normal
January temperatures were below to well below normal across much of Kansas, the National Weather Service office in Wichita said.
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Bill brings debate over 'fetal personhood'
aTOPEKA — Legislation that would cement child support payments for pregnancy-related costs before birth turned into a debate at a hearing Wednesday over whether the bill would establish “fetal personhood” in Kansas law.
Years in the life of Lindsborg
Jay Alan Richardson never wanted to leave Lindsborg, the place he grew up. He never even owned a car.
Clarification
On page 2 of the Jan. 23 News-Record, the website name of the Smoky Valley Historical Association was typeset over two lines, which introduced a hyphen. There is only one hyphen: www.smokyvalley-history.org.
Free tax help is available
Some people can receive free help with their taxes. The McPherson County Community Foundation is making appointments for its first year of participation in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program of the IRS.
Ron Michael is artist of the year
Ron Michael, ceramist and director of the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery, is the Lindsborg Arts Council’s 2025 artist of the year.
City continues helping pay college debts
The Lindsborg City Council continued its $4,500 annual contribution to help repay college debt for skilled workers who choose to live in the town.
The pull of tractors
Annika Ernstrom did not grow up farming, but at high school in San Luis Obispo, Calif., she joined the FFA, which once stood for Future Farmers of America. Although the city of San Luis Obispo is a tourist destination, San Luis Obispo County has a $1 billion agriculture industry.
House GOP members file anti-abortion bills
TOPEKA — A group of Kansas Republicans want to outright ban and criminalize abortions in the state despite state constitutional protections.