An out-of-this-world exhibit lands in a small Kansas museum
GENESEO — In the Rice County town of Geneseo, population 200, there is a sign at the entrance of the city museum beckoning visitors. All kinds of visitors.
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Derby school district won’t be removing the Bible from libraries or classrooms, despite challenge
WICHITA, Kansas — A Derby school district committee decided not to remove the Bible from libraries or classrooms despite a challenge that the book contains mature themes. Cheryl Bannon, a former member of the Derby City Council, asked the district’s library committee to review the Bible after the group decided to remove an award-winning youngadult novel from its list of approved classroom materials.
Woods arrives at Augusta National as Masters talk mounts
Tiger Woods flew to Augusta National on Tuesday, sparking even greater speculation the Masters next week could be his first time competing against the best since a car crash 14 months ago severely injured his right leg.
Kansas Senate gives major shakeup of ballot drop box, mail voting law green light
TOPEKA — Busy with the violin, working two jobs, club and community events, and pursuing a major in political science and sociology, Donnavan Dillon said access to ballot drop boxes and by-mail voting played a critical role for college students like him being able to vote.
Abby Smith Is 2021 Winner of Hill City’s Edna Dean Harrell Family Scholarship
The Hill City, Kansas, High School Alumni Scholarship Program (HCHSASP) has announced that this year’s winner of the annual Edna Dean Harrell Family Scholarship is Abby Smith. Abby, a 2021 graduate of Hill City High, was awarded $6,000 to support her continuing education. She received the first $1,500 this fall and will receive an additional $1,500 each of the next three semesters. Under the rules of the Alumni Association, Abby must maintain a 3.0 grade point average to receive the continuing assistance.
Kansas born country star tours through the state following the release of Welcome to Prairieville
From Clearwater, Kansas, Logan Mize has made his mark in the world of country music. On April 22, Mize will return to Kansas for a performance at the Fox Theatre through his tour labeled “It’s About Time”.
March 24 City Commission Meeting Minutes
In the March 24 City Commission Meeting, members including Mayor Mason Ruder, Vice Mayor Michael Berges, Shaun Musil, Sandy Jacobs and Reese Barrick PhD were accounted for and presided over the agenda items presented.
Be on the lookout for alfalfa weevil
The alfalfa weevil, is the major perennial defoliator of early season alfalfa in Kansas. Alfalfa weevils originated in Asia but were probably introduced into the United States from southern Europe. First reported from Utah in 1904, they are now established in all contiguous states. Kansas State University crop entomologist Jeff Whitworth said now is the time for farmers to be checking their field for the alfalfa weevil, which is considered the number one alfalfa pest.
KDHE Announces Photo Voice Project for Healthy Kansans 2030
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Healthy Kansans 2030 (HK2030) project team are inviting photographers to submit photos to be considered for inclusion in a State Health Assessment Report being published later this spring.
Kansas employee pension system halts Russia investments
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) ‚Äî Trustees who oversee the Kansas Public Employee Retirement System voted Friday to halt future investments in Russian assets amid the country’s invasion of Ukraine.