Critique of for-profit care homes
LAWRENCE — Dee Miller has to make an “awful” decision.
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High court justice says rural lawyer shortage threatens state
TOPEKA -- Kansas Supreme Court Justice K.J. Wall said Friday the state is “approaching a constitutional crisis” with a shortage of attorneys in rural areas, and that “equity and justice” are at stake.
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.
City policy would add parental leave
Scott Bontz News-Record Proposed revisions to the handbook for Lindsborg city employees include introduction of paid parental leave and the ability to turn unused sick… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Old Mill can fix leaning pavilion
The Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum has secured enough donations to make $151,500 in repairs to prevent collapse of the 1904 World’s Fair Swedish Pavilion. In continues to raise money fix the pavilion roof.
Low-income renters fear retaliation for complaints
Many low-income renters in Kansas live in decaying homes with health hazards and believe there is little they can do to improve their situation, a survey shows.
Women from other states drive up Kansas abortions
More abortions occurred in Kansas in 2023 than ever before in the state’s recorded history — driven by a surge of patients living in nearby states with abortion bans.
Assaria City Council Minutes, Nov. 18
The Assaria City Council meeting for November 18, 2024, was held at the City Building at 7:00 a week later due to Veterans Day holiday.