mcj McPherson resident to share behind-the-scenes cruise ship experiences Kevin Jones will detail his time as a musical supervisor for two international cruise lines
mcj McPherson school board sets interviews, public forums for superintendent finalists The district has partnered with the Kansas Association of School Boards to replace outgoing Superintendent Shiloh Vincent.
mcj McPherson school district opens kindergarten registration for fall 2026 Parents asked to submit preliminary contact forms ahead of official roundup event
hcj Legislature overrides vetoes on foreign exchange student placement and campus speech bills Measures address school-district access for exchange students and create new legal protections for student political activity
hcj Kansas lawmakers override vetoes on juvenile justice, foster care bills Measures increase detention limits for youth offenders and extend liability protections to private placement agencies
hcj Legislature overrides veto of voter-registration verification bill Measure authorizes more aggressive roll maintenance and shields underlying data from public records requests
hcj Lawmakers override five vetoes to reclaim authority from agencies and local governments Measures require legislative approval of regulations, restrict local legal strategies and target ESG investing
hcj Legislature overrides vetoes on two abortion-related measures Bills ease lawsuits against providers and shift compliance burden to state health department
hcj Health coverage income limits permanently updated for Kansas children Bipartisan legislation links eligibility to 250% of the current federal poverty level, replacing outdated 2008 guidelines and adjusting family premium rules.
hcj New law closes competency loophole to keep dangerous defendants from release The "Logan and Austin Act" allows courts to evaluate prior behavior in serious criminal cases, heading a slate of newly enacted legislation that spans from education to digital rights
ksu City moves forward with Aggieville Moro Street project despite liability debate Commissioners split 4-1 on design contracts, stall parking layout pending business owner feedback
ksu City advances $8.25 million privately funded Sunset Zoo expansion Next phase of the zoo's master plan includes new lemur and bobcat habitats
hutch Residents urge county, city leaders to ban battery storage facilities Concerns over fire risks and aquifer depletion dominate public comments as officials clarify no permits have been filed
mcj Stricter state standards drive up McPherson bridge inspection costs City Commission also finalizes $64,446 cost-sharing agreement with McPherson College for Eshelman Street reconstruction
hcj Kansas legislature overrides 15 governor's vetoes in single day Session spans immigration, abortion, regulatory authority, elections, juvenile justice and education
hcj Kansas legislature overrides governor's vetoes on immigration enforcement bills Pair of measures requires sheriffs to honor ICE detainers and opens state data systems to federal agencies
hcj Regulators approve $48 million transmission line to connect new Reno County gas plant The 15-mile project will link Evergy's upcoming 710-megawatt facility to the grid, with specific route modifications ordered to protect local landowners.
