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After vetoing property tax reform, Kelly offers rejected alternative
6+ hour, 12+ min ago (206+ words) Property tax relief has been a major topic of discussion lately and soon, some action taken at the state level could help with just that. Wednesday, Gov. Laura Kelly announced the layout of a comprehensive plan to provide immediate and…...
Baker patrons to get a "Butterfly Encounter
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (784+ words) Spring is definitely in the air in Southwest Kansas, and along with all of the other sights and sounds of the season, viewing of some of nature's creatures is one of the more popular warm weather activities in the area....
OPINION " Spring surprises
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (396+ words) It's that time of the year when the trees begin to blossom, the wheat fields become a magnificent green and our yard becomes an interesting site thanks to our farm dog, Rosie. During the winter months Rosie spends a lot…...
OPINION " House prepares to consider veto overrides
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (312+ words) The Legislature is on recess until the veto session begins on April 9. At that time we will take action on bills vetoed by the Governor that we might have the numbers to override. Below are bills the Governor has signed…...
Chamber Bash provides golden evening of entertainment
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (270+ words) Last Saturday was certainly a golden night to remember for the Liberal community with this year's Chamber Bash. Michael Damry and Adam Leete tied for the Best Dressed Male award while Angelica Toscano (who also received her Past President's plaque…...
Gov. Kelly signs bill reducing distracted drivers in school and construction zones
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (119+ words) The safety of pedestrians is of utmost importance and recently, some action taken at the state level aims to help with just that. Friday, Gov. Laura Kelly signed House Substitute for Senate Bill 366, which prohibits the use of a cell…...
Meade County Foundation awards grants as funds allow
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (1182+ words) The Meade County Community Foundation recently distributed funds from its winter cycle, and although funding was a little lower than usual, Director Cheyenne Federau said the cycle still turned out well. "We had 25 applications, and they requested $78, 000," she said. "We…...
OPINION " Math problem for Democrats
1+ week, 2+ day ago (145+ words) The seven Democrats running against Roger Marshall combined have raised under a quarter of a million dollars. Political analysts estimate that whoever gets the nomination will need $32 million to even stand a chance. By the time the primary is over,…...
Feds cracking down on Medicare Advantage
1+ week, 4+ day ago (298+ words) Changes to the Medicare Advantage market have needed to happen for a while and recently, some action was taken to help with that. Federal regulators have begun rolling out a series of rule changes aimed at tightening oversight of the…...
Cold Weather Rule and LIEAP application period end soon
2+ week, 1+ day ago (213+ words) The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) wants to remind utility customers that there are two important dates coming up next week." First, the Cold Weather Rule ends Tuesday. The Cold Weather Rule protects residential customers, served by KCC regulated utilities, from…...