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Kansas news for busy people - May 4, 2026 edition

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Kansas April tax revenues beat estimates, but corporate collections slump

Individual income and sales taxes buoy state coffers as Gov. Laura Kelly warns of corporate tax softening.

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What Your Shoes and Stance Have to Do With Knee Pain

McPherson gym owner Shelly Prescott shares practical fixes for lifters whose knees ache

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Kansas daily brief

Kansas news for busy people - May 1, 2026 edition

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Kansas news for busy people - Apr 30, 2026 edition

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Kansas daily brief

Kansas news for busy people - Apr 29, 2026 edition

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Gov. Kelly establishes 'Order of the Sunflower' military award

The governor used executive authority to create the state honor, naming a Fort Riley spouse as the inaugural recipient.

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Kansas daily brief

Kansas news for busy people - Apr 28, 2026 edition

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Kansas daily brief

Kansas news for busy people - Apr 27, 2026 edition

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Two rural Kansas elementary schools receive national health and safety grants

Harper and Oakley schools awarded physical education and CPR resources from American Heart Association, NFL

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Mayor Loving Proclaims May 1 as Law Day in McPherson; Governor Kelly to Follow with Statewide Signing

A collaborative effort among three local institutions featured a panel on the free press, a McPherson Law Day website and a short film created to mark the annual celebration of the rule of law

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Kansas daily brief

Kansas news for busy people - Apr 24, 2026 edition

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Girls flag football becomes official KSHSAA sport after near-unanimous vote

Backed by the Kansas City Chiefs and more than 11,000 petition signatures, the sport will debut in the fall of 2026

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Top 5 Kansas news stories

Kansas daily brief

Top 5 Kansas news stories

Kansas April tax revenues beat estimates, but corporate collections slump

What Your Shoes and Stance Have to Do With Knee Pain

Kansas daily brief

Top 5 Kansas news stories

Kansas daily brief

Top 5 Kansas news stories

Kansas daily brief

Top 5 Kansas news stories

Gov. Kelly establishes 'Order of the Sunflower' military award

Kansas daily brief

Top 5 Kansas news stories

Kansas classifies kratom as Schedule I drug under new legislation

Gov. Laura Kelly signs sweeping tax credit package for child care, ethanol and gun storage

Kelly vetoes school recess mandate, agritourism exemption citing local control

Kelly vetoes major property tax bill, blasts GOP leadership in escalating tax fight

Kansas daily brief

Top 5 Kansas news stories

Two rural Kansas elementary schools receive national health and safety grants

Mayor Loving Proclaims May 1 as Law Day in McPherson; Governor Kelly to Follow with Statewide Signing

Kansas daily brief

Top 5 Kansas news stories

Girls flag football becomes official KSHSAA sport after near-unanimous vote