Lawmakers consider how to get more afforable housing
A housing shortage in Kansas has sparked skyrocketing home prices. State lawmakers are considering ways to create more affordable housing.
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Classical musicians will perform at Sandzén Four Wichita musicians will play classical music at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Sandzén Gallery, 401 N. First. The… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Movie about Lindsborg case, justice system will show
The documentary about a Bethany College student who said a fellow student raped her, but who couldn’t get the county attorney to bring that charge, will show for free at the Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center.
Prepare for the new Dust Bowl
In the summer of 1894, a curious railway car plied the tracks of western Kansas, a chemical soup wafting to a sky ruled by a demon sun and chastened by moisture-devouring winds. At the helm of this experiment on wheels, owned by the Rock Island railroad, was a 32-year-old train dispatcher who had convinced railway officials and town leaders across the state that he had the secret to make it rain.
Rock sample library will triple
TOPEKA — Expansion of the Kansas Geological Survey’s drill core library will support analysis of oil and gas reservoir properties, hydrogen and carbon storage and identification of critical minerals.
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Scott Bontz News-Record Eunice Opat and her husband adopted their three young grandchildren. The youths now range in age from 14 to 18. Last year… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Gypsum City Council minutes, Nov. 11
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Kruse. Council members present and answering roll call: Deb Murphy, Vernon Cathey, Jerry Sorenson,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
8% of Kansans lack health insurance
More than 8 percent of Kansans lacked health insurance in 2023, the Kansas Health Institute said.
Beware of birds that might have flu
Migrating flocks of wild birds can carry avian influenza, also known as the bird flu. That’s why Kansas officials are warning residents to avoid sick birds and report or dispose of dead ones.