News Staff Governor Laura Kelly visited Jamboree Foods in Norton, a short 12-mile drive from the Kansas-Nebraska border, to talk about the “Axe the Food Tax” plan’s potential impact on Kansas grocers and communities. Due to Kansas’ high tax on groceries, Kansans residing in the state’s border communities often travel to neighboring states to purchase groceries at … Read more
“Spring into Action for Healthcare Community Celebration,” a community event organized by Southwestern College senior Maria Collins, will be on Friday, April 22, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Island Park in Winfield. There is no admission charge and the public is encouraged to attend. The event will feature live music by Loose Ends, … Read more
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt is urging the owners of the GoFundMe payment platform to make meaningful changes in their disclosure policies to give Kansas consumers greater clarity on where their donations are going. Schmidt was part of a bipartisan coalition of 28 state and territory attorneys general that sent a letter yesterday to GoFundMe … Read more
With Cowley College president Dr. Dennis C. Rittle recently announcing his plans to leave the College to serve as the fourth president of NorthWest Arkansas Community College located in Bentonville, Arkansas, the Cowley College Board of Trustees accepted a letter of resignation from Dr. Rittle effective July 9, 2022 during its annual meeting held Monday … Read more
Reggie Jarrell, instructor of communications at Southwestern College, will be the featured speaker at Southwestern College’s annual Honors Convocation Thursday, April 21, at 4 p.m., in the Richardson Performing Arts Center. There is no admission charge and the public is welcome to attend. The title of his presentations is “Build your Bridge.” Jarrell has worked … Read more
The South Kansas Symphony’s 2021-2022 season will conclude with “Belated” on Sunday, April 24, at 3 p.m., in Richardson Performing Arts Center. This performance is generously sponsored by Larry and Linda Hahn. Amber Peterson, South Kansas Symphony conductor, says that this will be a special performance. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children (5-18), … Read more
A Wichita man has been convicted of voluntary manslaughter in connection with the disappearance and death of a Sedgwick County woman in April 2020, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said today. Robert Bruce Mans Jr., 50, of Wichita, entered a no contest plea in Marion County District Court to one count of voluntary manslaughter and … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced she signed House Bill 2508, a bipartisan bill that further defines child abuse expands allowable charges prosecutors can file for the crime. In addition, HB 2508 allows for more specific sentencing based on the severity of abuse, putting the crime of child abuse in line with other severe crimes. Governor Laura … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she signed Senate Substitute for House Bill 2279. The bipartisan bill expands access to health care in Kansas by removing barriers, allowing advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to practice independently. Senate Sub. for HB 2279 requires an APRN to maintain malpractice insurance and national certification for initial licensure as … Read more
An officer-involved shooting in Cowley County. Sheriff Dave Falletti says on Friday, April 15, 2022 at 11:45am Cowley County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a report of a suspicious subject in the area of US77 and 122nd Road north of Winfield. Upon contact, gunshots were fired resulting in injuries to three Cowley County Sheriff’s Deputies. … Read more