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Social Security offers support for teachers

The past two years have been difficult for everyone, including educators and students. Our nation’s teachers have adapted and provided for their students in so many ways. This year, we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week from May 2 through May 6, and honor all educators who prepare our children for the future.

New and common myths about tax refunds

With the April 18 tax-filing deadline closing in for most taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service wants to dispel some new and common myths about getting refund details or speeding up tax refunds. A number of these myths circulate on social media every tax season.

Sports Calendar

April 16 through April 24, All times Central NOTE: All competitions are subject to change. Check with www.thekansan.com, the Kansan sports Twitter page (@nksports) and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Newton second, Hesston fourth at Mustang Classic

The Kansan Staff SALINA – The Newton High School boys’ tennis team claimed a second-place team finish along with a doubles title Tuesday at the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Area track meets

x-non-scoring entry J-indicates tie-breaker was applied. Remington CKTL Meet Tuesday Area finishers GIRLS Team scores — Remington 126, Little River 122, Hesston 111, Elyria Christian… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Railer softball team claims sweep over South

MAIZE – Newton High School softball pitcher Tegan Livesay did her best imitation of Shohei Ohtani Friday, hitting three home runs with nine RBIs and claiming two wins pitching with 20 strikeouts in a sweep of Maize South in Maize.

Taking Home Rule seriously in Kansas

Many Kansas Republicans likely guffawed in disbelief when Governor Laura Kelly recently insisted she was “a major local-control advocate.” The image of Democrats as favoring big government programs, with Republicans fighting to keep government small and local, is deeply entrenched. The language of the state GOP, presenting Kelly’s emergency orders during the pandemic as examples of “one-size-fits-all” overreach, employs this stereotype expertly.