Kansas is officially a Home Rule state. It has been since 1961, when an amendment to the Kansas state constitution officially declared that Kansas cities are “empowered to determine their local affairs…except when” such actions are “limited or prohibited” by an act of the state legislature. That’s an important acknowledgement of local democracy—or at least potentially so.
Hillsboro - Norman W. Winter, 72, passed away March 21, 2023 rural Hillsboro.
KINGMAN — The Sedgwick Cardinal baseball team opened the season with a split Saturday at Kingman. Sedgwick topped Kingman-Norwich 15--8, but lost to Southeast of Saline 13-0 in five innings on the 10-run rule.
Dear Doctors: What causes nasal stuffiness when you don’t have a cold or allergy? My nose sometimes gets stuffy when I lie down, then clears up when I stand. Blowing my nose yields nothing. Even when I have a cold, it will open up if I exercise. What can help when you have a stuffy nose?
NEW YORK (AP) — Alijah Martin sent a message early for upstart Florida Atlantic, soaring to the basket for a one-handed jam and chirping with the Kansas State players about his poster moment at Madison Square Garden.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- Distance yourself from anyone who tries your patience. Spend more time on personal goals instead of arguing with someone about something that doesn’t matter. Focus on making the most of your time.
Ramadan – the Islamic month of fasting – is began on March 22, 2023. Amaarah DeCuir, who researches Muslim student experiences, offers insights into how public schools are moving toward greater recognition of the sacred Islamic month.
Professor Donald B. Scheick was a Professor of History at Indiana State University. I was in his Ancient History class in 1965 when he first took attendance and assigned our textbook and readings. And then he began asking questions. “Mr. Schrock. Who was Abraham?” Answers on this first day of class did not have to be correct, because we had just received our assignment. But correct answers to questions would be critical in all his future class sessions, because he taught completely by asking questions. These were not questions that could easily be answered by memorizing facts. He forced us to consider the motivations for historical actions and the consequences that would have likely occurred if events had gone other directions. Boy did we learn to think!
Jack A Unruh 99, died March 22, 2023 at Halstead Health and Rehab. Jack co-owned and operated Marshall Furniture in Newton alongside his family for many years.
Friday Thresher Stadium Scorers and Newton results GIRLS Team scores — Bishop Carroll 155, Buhler 146, Hutchinson 108, Newton 99, Wichita North 39. Shot put — 1.