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“A bad attorney should not be the top attorney in Kansas.” That’s the simple message that was communicated today during a news conference in Topeka where the formation of a new Kansas attorney group supporting Kansas Attorney General candidate Chris Mann was announced. “Kansas Attorneys for Mann” boasts nearly 150 attorneys from all over the state, including Republicans, Independents and Democrats.

Numerous donors in collaboration with North Central Kansas Technical College Endowment Association and Foundation, have established endowed funds and pass-thru funds specifically to be used for student scholarships.

As Fire Prevention Week™ approaches, the Ellis County Fire Department reminds residents that “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.™” The Ellis County Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)—to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW), October 9-15, 2022. This year’s FPW campaign, “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape™”, works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.

Republican candidates were a no-show at a Topeka forum meant to help voters elect House members, disappointing event organizers and enraging Democratic Rep. Vic Miller.

The Kansas Junior Livestock Show (KJLS) got its start in November 1933, drawing 500 exhibitors and more than 1,000 head of livestock to the Wichita Forum. Since then, the 90-year-old event has stayed true to its heritage by continuing to be the largest youth livestock show in the state. This year, more than 700 exhibitors entered 1,422 animals in the show, which was held September 30 – October 2 in Hutchinson.

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Republican candidate for Kansas governor is pivoting from education to crime as a focus in the final weeks of the campaign, portraying the Democratic incumbent as anti-police because she created a commission on policing and racial justice in response to the state’s protests following the death of George Floyd in 2020.

A Wakeney man died Wednesday after a tag axel from a semi-truck fell on him. The Ellis County Sheriff’ Office and Ellis County EMS were dispatched to 1298 Bison Road Wednesday to assist a subject that was severely injured due to a vehicle falling on him.