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Kelly vetoes civics education mandate, citing constitutional overreach

The governor argues curriculum decisions belong to the State Board of Education, setting up another potential clash with lawmakers over classroom control.

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Mobility Is the Missing Piece Most People Skip at the Gym McPherson gym owner

Shelly Prescott walks through the case for making mobility as routine as strength or cardio training

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Kansas news for busy people - Apr 23, 2026 edition

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Kansas news for busy people - Apr 22, 2026 edition

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Regulators to host utility wildfire readiness workshop mandated by 2025 legislation

The Kansas Corporation Commission will examine financial and grid risks as wildfires increase in destructiveness.

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Gov. Kelly announces nearly $19M for local airport infrastructure

State funding leverages federal and local matches for $95 million in total aviation improvements.

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Kansas students secure spots in world wind energy competition

Thirteen teams won their divisions at the Kansas KidWind State Finals in Salina.

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Kansas daily brief

Kansas news for busy people - Apr 21, 2026 edition

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New revenue estimates project state deficits every year through 2028

Updated fiscal forecasts show Kansas spending hundreds of millions more than it collects for years to come

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Kansas news for busy people - Apr 20, 2026 edition

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McPherson Gym Owner Shelly Demonstrates Hip Mobility Exercises

Local fitness professional shares simple routines to improve flexibility and reduce pain.

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Kansas news for busy people - Apr 17, 2026 edition

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Kansas news for busy people - Apr 16, 2026 edition

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Moran Celebrates HCC Nursing Expansion, Visits Historic Anchor Inn

Senator secured $3 million for Davis Hall renovation

Moran Cuts Ribbon on Newman Ag Lab, Empirical Foods Beef Plant in Garden City

New Empirical facility will add 250 jobs; Newman mobile lab will serve southwest Kansas

Moran Marks Three Ribbon Cuttings, Healthcare Groundbreaking in Salina

SkyWest, General Atomics and Salina Family Healthcare all advance projects

Hays

Moran Visits Goodland Weather Office, Announces Fort Hays Tech NW Lab Funding

Senator met with NWS staff and announced federal support for a new manufacturing lab

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Kansas daily brief

Kansas news for busy people - Apr 15, 2026 edition

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Kelly vetoes civics education mandate, citing constitutional overreach

Mobility Is the Missing Piece Most People Skip at the Gym McPherson gym owner

Kansas daily brief

Top 5 Kansas news stories

Kansas daily brief

Top 5 Kansas news stories

Regulators to host utility wildfire readiness workshop mandated by 2025 legislation

Gov. Kelly announces nearly $19M for local airport infrastructure

Kansas students secure spots in world wind energy competition

Kansas daily brief

Top 5 Kansas news stories

New revenue estimates project state deficits every year through 2028

Kansas daily brief

Top 5 Kansas news stories

McPherson Gym Owner Shelly Demonstrates Hip Mobility Exercises

Kansas daily brief

Top 5 Kansas news stories

Kansas daily brief

Top 5 Kansas news stories

Moran Celebrates HCC Nursing Expansion, Visits Historic Anchor Inn

Moran Cuts Ribbon on Newman Ag Lab, Empirical Foods Beef Plant in Garden City

Moran Marks Three Ribbon Cuttings, Healthcare Groundbreaking in Salina

Moran Visits Goodland Weather Office, Announces Fort Hays Tech NW Lab Funding

Kansas daily brief

Top 5 Kansas news stories