Senator got bruised by playground antics
There’s no love lost between Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a top health adviser to President Joe Biden.
January 2022
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Dealers are spiking drugs with fentanyl, and killing even more Kansans during the pandemic
People come to Valley Hope in Atchison, Kansas, to get help. They’re fed up with addiction to cocaine or methamphetamine or OxyContin.
How Kelly wants to spend state’s billions of surplus
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s administration laid out a plan Wednesday to cut taxes while spending more on education, law enforcement and mental health services as state lawmakers consider what to do with a surplus that could top $3 billion.
Panel approves bill to extend executive orders on health care staffing shortages
TOPEKA — A Kansas House committee approved legislation Thursday codifying temporary suspension of regulations on health care providers included in the governor’s recent executive orders, sending the bill to the full chamber for debate.
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Washburn Rural dominant in first girls’ TOC
Since the inception of girls’ high school wrestling in Kansas, Washburn Rural has been one of the dominant powers in the sport. The Junior Blues continued that dominance with a 5-0 finish to win the first Newton Invitational Tournament of Champions Thursday at Ravenscroft Gym.
Booster shot side effects are similar to the initial vaccine
Hello again, dear readers! It’s a busy and, let’s face it, sometimes stressful time of year. We urge you to take a bit of time for yourself to regroup, even if it’s just a bit of deep breathing or a quick walk outdoors.
Biden overshoots on what’s possible in divided DC
WASHINGTON – He was supposed to break through the congressional logjam. End the pandemic.
Wichita schools warn parents of potential school closures
WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita school district is warning parents that temporary school closures may be necessary because so many teachers are out sick amid a rise in COVID-19 cases, while some Kansas City-area cities are introducing new mask mandates.