MISSION (AP) — The head of a Kansas legislative panel wants to end the state’s contract with its largest foster care contractor, after two former executives were accused of scheming to defraud the organization out of at least $4.7 million.
MANHATTAN — Kansans have “a responsibility to do something” about the state’s rapidly depleting water supply and the risk of widespread contamination, Gov. Laura Kelly said at a conference last Wednesday in Manhattan.
At certain times of the year, there is a cacophony of sound rising up from Kansas. Rich, rollicking highpitched sounds of “preets,” “kleets” and “yaps” fill the air from spring to fall as some of Kansas’ most beloved feathered visitors stop to rest and feed.
On November 18, 2022 a 78-foot red spruce tree, affectionately nicknamed “Ruby,” arrived on Capitol Hill to serve as this year’s Capitol Christmas Tree. Also known as the “People’s Tree,” Ruby will stand in honor on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol this holiday season, serving as a reminder of the public land that has been set aside for all to use and enjoy. Ruby is also an important symbol of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ connection to the mountains of Western North Carolina.
Only about 30,000 of the birds are left, down from millions. And they’ve been at the heart of political and conservation debates for years.
Special to the Tribune The Kansas Forest Service offers low-cost tree and shrub seedlings for use in conservation plantings. Plants are one to two years old and sizes vary from 8 to 18 inches, depending on species.
This holiday season, pitching in to support a small business may be easier than you think. Many small towns are proud to feature a vibrant main street, and rightfully so.
America First Policy Institute Founder, Speak for Life Thanksgiving is upon us, but there’s an awful lot of unthankful and ungracious chatter abounding across the nation. Politics is attempting to reign supreme.
Education Frontlines Last Wednesday, the Kansas Board of Regents vice president of academic affairs told board members that college algebra was for preparing students for calculus, so only 20 percent of majors needed higher-level math. According to the Kansas News Service, he told KBOR “We’re sending students down a road that’s not practical, that’s not really needed, not relevant for their field.
The Elf hopped off the Shelf the Rolla Rena Skating Rink on Sunday, much to the delight of younger skaters in the house, and Santa will be in the house from 4-6 p.m. on December 4. But that’s just a tip of the iceberg when it comes to opportunities for holiday fun at the 823 N. Jackson location in Pratt.