Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas’ June total tax receipts were $918.8 million. Those collections are $20.2 million, or 2.2%, over the estimate and $64.4 million, or 7.5%, over June 2021 total tax receipts. Individual income tax collections were $40.3 million, or 9.9%, below the estimate. But for a one-time significant refund paid in June, such … Read more
Increases sought by the attorney general to the monetary limitations for crime victims compensation awards took effect on July 1st. The Division of Crime Victims Compensation in Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s office administers the Crime Victims Compensation program, which was established in 1978 to help victims of violent crime pay for their unexpected expenses such … Read more
The 58th Annual Meeting of the Kansas–Oklahoma Arkansas River Compact Commission will be held in the Pittsburg State University Strategic Initiatives large conference room at The Foundry @ Block22, located at 402 N. Broadway, in Pittsburg, Kansas, on Wednesday, July 20, at 9:00 a.m. CDT. Anyone interested in water-related activities within the Arkansas River basin … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today sent an open letter to recent college graduates across Kansas, encouraging them to put down roots in the state. In the letter, she highlighted many of Kansas’ main attractions: low unemployment, a fun sports scene, and affordable housing. Kansas ranks among the best states in the country in terms of economic … Read more
At the recently held Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) 2022 Data Quality and Planning Conference, KBOR President and CEO Dr. Blake Flanders presented Data Quality Awards to Cowley Community College (Cowley College) and Salina Area Technical College (Salina Tech). Now in its 10th year, the Data Quality Award serves to recognize institutions for excellence in … Read more
From the Ark City Police Department: This is your chance to help out our finest, hardworking Teachers! The Arkansas City Police Department will be hosting the Stuff the Cruiser Teacher Edition July 19th-20th from 9am-12pm and July 21st from 4pm-7pm! We will be parked outside of Walmart, 2701 N Summit Street. We are seeking school … Read more
Hosting a summer softball camp for grade school age participants on Tuesday and a camp for middle and high school students Wednesday at Ed Hargrove Field, close to 60 individuals took part in the Cowley College softball camps. The offensive session taught fundamentals to help players become better offensively. Included in this session were hitting, … Read more
On June 29th, 2022, at 7:02 AM, members from the Winfield Police Department and Winfield Fire and EMS were dispatched to the intersection of Highway US 160 and US K360 for a report of two tractor trailers involved in a traffic collision. During the initial response units were advised that the scene was involved in … Read more
Southwestern College recently completed its annual Builder Bound Camp. The camp introduces a taste of college life to middle school students from Stucky and Jardine Middle Schools in Wichita. SC also hosted students from Wichita South and Southeast High School as part of Wichita State’s Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP program, as well as high … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly’s appointed Kansas Hispanic Latino American Affairs Commission (KHLAAC) held the Latina Leadership Summit this past Saturday at Wichita State University. The annual summit spotlights Latinas who have run for elected office or are strong, engaged advocates for progress in their communities. This year’s theme was “Uplifting Latina Power Through Civic Engagement,” and … Read more