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Kansas and US news for busy people - Jan 12, 2026 edition

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Kansas influenza cases jump to 'high' level as respiratory illness season intensifies

TOPEKA — Kansas has seen a sharp increase in influenza activity, jumping from low to high levels in just one week, according to the latest data from state and federal health officials. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reported that the state moved from the "low" category for

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Shelly's Secret to Morning Strength: The Protein Drink She Swears By

Gym Owner Shares Why 20 Grams of Protein Matters—Especially for Women

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Kansas and US news for busy people - Jan 9, 2026 edition

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January 9 2026

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Trump Administration Unveils Major Shift in Federal Nutrition Policy

New dietary guidelines emphasize "real food" over processed options in effort to combat chronic disease crisis.

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Snow to Follow Thursday Rain Across Southwest Kansas

Light to moderate accumulations expected Friday; travel impacts possible in far southwest

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Kansas and US news for busy people - Jan 8, 2026 edition

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January 8 2026

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Kansas Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill Banning Cellphones in Schools

Legislation would require districts to prohibit student phone use during instructional time by September 2026

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Kansas and US news for busy people - Jan 7, 2026 edition

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January 7 2026

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KDOT Awards Record $288M Contract for East Kellogg Reconstruction

Largest-ever project will modernize major corridor from K-96 to 159th Street in Wichita and Andover

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Commission Rejects Battery Storage Facility Despite Planning Board Approval

Saline County officials cite safety concerns, resident opposition in 4-1 vote

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Kansas and US news for busy people - Jan 6, 2026 edition

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January 6 2026

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Kansas Housing Market Slows as Fall Season Ends

Home sales drop 19% in November while new listings plunge, though prices remain stable

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Kansas and US news for busy people - Jan 5, 2026 edition

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January 5 2026

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McPherson Gym Owner Shares Fitness Tips as New Year Resolutions Begin

Shelly practices what she preaches with her own daily walking routine

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Kansas and US news for busy people - Jan 2, 2026 edition

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January 2 2025

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Kansas and US news for busy people - Dec 31, 2025 edition

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December 31 2025