11 months ago
Kansas had the fastest growing state economy in the country to end the year. According to data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), the Kansas economy grew by 9.7% in the 3rd quarter of 2023 -- the fastest rate in the nation. This improves on an already impressive record of economic growth; in the ...

11 months ago
Beginning in 2024, Kansas consumers are projected to see an additional $150 million in savings because of the 2022 “Axe the Food Tax” legislation. According to projections from the Kansas Department of Revenue, the reduction of the state sales tax on groceries from 4% to 2% will save shoppers $12.5 million per month in 2024. The savings ...

11 months ago
As the beginning of the 2024 legislative draws near, the State Library of Kansas reminds everyone of the dedicated Legislative Hotline, an ongoing resource for residents seeking information about state legislation or legislative matters. Staffed by experienced librarians, this hotline serves as a trustworthy point of contact. Residents can inquire about various topics, such as: Identifying their ...

11 months ago
 The Kansas Board of Regents allocated $16.5 million appropriated from the state treasury to turn to rubble 500,000 square feet of obsolete buildings on university campuses. After the dust clears from removal of those 20 buildings, officials said, the work would eliminate an estimated $80 million in deferred maintenance obligations. “This amount … that we’re really going ...

11 months ago
Did you feel it? A small earthquake shook Central Kansas early Sunday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey says a small earthquake was centered near the Ottawa County community of Bennington.  According to the agency a magnitude 3.7 earthquake was centered about 3.7 miles north northeast of Bennington. The earthquake happened Sunday morning at 10:34. There were no immediate ...

11 months ago
The McPherson County community known as "Little Sweden" is one of the best cities in which to thrive. An article in the December 2023/January 2024 issue of the AARP magazine publication lists Lindsborg as one of six cities where people can thrive. According to the Lindsborg Convention and Visitors Bureau, using data crunching algorithms and spreadsheets, and ...

11 months ago
The Kansas Turnpike is going cashless in the new year. According to the Kansas Turnpike Authority, effective mid-2024 cameras that can scan license plates will be up and running along the turnpike. They will allow bills to be issued through the mail rather than motorists stopping and to pay as they drive across the Sunflower State. Customers ...

11 months ago
Local chapters of nonprofit organizations based or operating in Kansas – that actively promote wildlife conservation and the hunting and fishing heritage – may still apply for Commission Big Game Permits by January 15, 2024. Kansas’ Commission Big Game Permit program allows eligible organizations a chance to draw one of seven special big game permits from the Kansas Department ...

11 months ago
Kansas State Parks, in partnership with the Ford Bronco Wild Fund, are excited to announce that Tuttle Creek State Park has been awarded a grant for a TrackMaster Series 2 track chair to increase accessibility for the public. According to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, with a percentage of funds from the sale of ...

11 months ago
A 15-year-old Brookville boy was hurt in a single-vehicle crash when a pickup he was driving rolled multiple times Friday evening. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, 15-year-old Ethan Phillips was driving a Ford F350 pickup on US Highway 81 'headed north in Ottawa County. The truck entered the median and went airborne. It then rolled ...

11 months ago
An interim president will take over at Bethany College after the new year. According to the school, Dr. Steve Eckman has been appointed as interim president for the next 12-18 months. Currently serving as the Chancellor at York University in York, Nebraska, Dr. Eckman brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership in ...