2025 News Archive
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U.S. 83 traffic changes/reductions begin the week of Oct. 13 north of Sublette
According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, traffic changes are planned to begin the week of Oct. 13 to allow for the passing lane project on U.S. 83 north of Sublette. The 4-mile project...
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Scott City plays host to Holcomb in big district matchup
Scott City, Kan. (westernkansasnews.com)–Two teams who have one of the biggest rivalries in western Kansas meet up tonight, as the Holcomb Longhorns travel to Scott City to face the Beavers in a game...
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Asian Longhorned Tick Identified in Kansas
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Agriculture are alerting the public to the first known occurrence of the Asian longhorned tick (ALHT), Haemaphysalis...
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Kansas schools say they had no formal complaints about gender policies before investigation
The U.S. Department of Education threatened to withhold federal funding from 4 Kansas school districts last month over their policies for transgender students.
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Rep. Mann frustrated by Democrats during shutdown, optimistic for Israel-Hamas peace
As the partial U.S. government shutdown enters its second week, finger-pointing in Washington, D.C. continues between Republicans and Democrats.
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View from the Hill: Time to change supreme court nominations
By: Stephen OwensIn August of 2026, Kansans will have a choice that will affect the future of our state for generations to come. The election…
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Kansas Profile: How can I grow?
By Ron Wilson“How can I grow?” asked the young, professional woman.It’s a key question to be considered when developing a career. Today that young woman’s…
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Social Security: instead of robbing the “gabillionaires,” stop fleecing the “regular workers”
by Thomas L. Knapp“Rather than letting gabillionaires like Elon Musk put practically none of their massive incomes into” Social Security, Jim Hightower writes at CounterPunch,…
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Letter to the editorKansas must act now to protect its children
Kansas can no longer afford to look away from the cracks in our child protection system. From courtrooms to classrooms, licensed daycares to foster care,…
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In the garden: Treating for Dandelions in fall?
By: Scott Eckert Well I’m going to call it fall even though we have wacky weather here in Kansas! So with fall months comes fall…
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