WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Some lawmakers and state officials are ramping up the pressure against a Wichita ballot initiative that seeks to ease penalties for…
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Kansas patrol chief, KDHE leader confirmed by state Senate
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The Kansas Senate has confirmed two of Gov. Sam Brownback’s major appointments. The Senate is controlled by Republicans and had been…
View More Kansas patrol chief, KDHE leader confirmed by state SenateChildren’s book on PTSD by FHSU instructor catches attention of NBC news
A Fort Hays State University instructor has translated his military experiences into a book for children that has caught national attention. Seth Kastle’s children’s book…
View More Children’s book on PTSD by FHSU instructor catches attention of NBC newsKansas to allow carrying of concealed guns without permit
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas will become the fifth state to allow its residents to carry concealed firearms without a permit throughout the state. Republican…
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Gov. Sam Brownback is preparing to sign a bill allowing Kansas residents to carry concealed firearms without a permit. The Republican…
View More Kansas to allow carrying of concealed guns without permitScience Cafe to shed light on night storms
For many the most fearful storms are the one that occur after dark. With a goal of spreading understanding of those storms, the next Science Cafe will…
View More Science Cafe to shed light on night stormsFHSU couple helps make Olympics special for Hays team
Their team went home with gold medals. But Kenton and Carol Olliff will tell you they had a golden experience as well. The Olliffs, both…
View More FHSU couple helps make Olympics special for Hays teamHowell reelected to beef promotion committee
Brittany Howell, associate professor of agriculture at Fort Hays State University, has recently been elected for a second year to the national Beef Promotion Operating…
View More Howell reelected to beef promotion committeeMid-afternoon traffic accident causes damage to downtown Hays buildings
A traffic accident on Saturday afternoon caused damage to a least two buildings on the 1100 block of Main in downtown Hays. It is unclear…
View More Mid-afternoon traffic accident causes damage to downtown Hays buildingsKAMS announces first summer academy
Beginning in June, the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science at Fort Hays State University will host a brand new summer program: the KAMS Summer…
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