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Kansas tax collections $147M above estimates through first quarter
By Ridge Rose RidgeState of Kansas House of RepresentativesTopeka, KS — With the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2027 now complete, Kansas tax collections are running $147 million ahead of estimates and $208.6 million ahead of the same period last year, according to the latest State General Fund receipts report. September continued that trend, with…
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Area students listed on Fort Hays State University Spring 2026 Dean’s Honor Roll
By Jennifer StultzTri-County Tribune EditorFort Hays State University has named 1,996 students to the Dean’s Honor Roll for the spring 2026 semester. Among those are several from the Tri-County Tribune coverage area.They include the following: [from Coats, Kansas] Kealy Hammond; [Greensburg] Brooklyn Gilchrist, Jordan Smith; [Mullinville] Tana McDonald; [Olathe] Johnny Thomas; [Pratt] Allison Deda, Kamie…
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Looking at a train wreck
Union Pacific 39 cars off the rails Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, west of Greensburg Photos by Jennifer Stultz/Tri-County Tribune/CRM
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Sunflower Showdown set for Oct. 17 in Manhattan
By Mark SheltonDodge City GlobeThe annual Dillons Sunflower Showdown between the University of Kansas and Kansas State University is officially set for an 11 a.m. kickoff on Saturday, Oct. 17, with the rivalry matchup scheduled to be televised nationally on FS1.The game will renew one of the longest-running rivalries in college football as the Jayhawks…
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Education focus>Tips for Parents: Kindness, compassion are important gifts for teachers
K-State Extension news serviceThe fall school session is well underway and parents may already feel a thank you note, and even a shiny, red apple, would be appropriate for teachers.But Kansas State University child development specialist Bradford Wiles said being kind to your children’s teachers is one of the best things parents can do.“I see…
