mcj McPherson students celebrated at Lakeside Park Arbor Day event City plants 26 new trees as students receive free saplings and state poster winner is honored
ksu Riley County Police Department Reports 3 Arrests April 26-27 Log covering April 26-27 includes DUI, possession of opiates, and domestic battery
hays Lightning strike disables traffic signal at 22nd and Vine streets Intersection converted to four-way stop until control cabinet is replaced
hays Ellis County Jail Reports 24 Arrests April 20-27, 2026 Log covering April 20-27, 2026, includes robbery, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and aggravated battery
hcj Kansas classifies kratom as Schedule I drug under new legislation Gov. Laura Kelly signs measure effectively banning the popular herbal supplement alongside IT and liquor tax updates
hcj Gov. Laura Kelly signs sweeping tax credit package for child care, ethanol and gun storage Bipartisan bill offers targeted relief while governor vetoes broader GOP tax plans
hcj Kelly vetoes school recess mandate, agritourism exemption citing local control The governor rejected both Republican-backed bills as legislative overreach, arguing local boards and municipalities are better equipped to govern their communities.
hcj Kelly vetoes major property tax bill, blasts GOP leadership in escalating tax fight The Democratic governor struck down three tax-related bills Monday, citing a "false promise" on property taxes and a lack of fiscal responsibility. House Speaker Dan Hawkins fired back, accusing Kelly of silencing taxpayers.
mcj McPherson school board to meet Tuesday on new superintendent Board will convene in special session before naming replacement for outgoing Superintendent Shiloh Vincent
