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Summer reading program off like a rocket

info2019-05-30T16:00:09-05:00May 30th, 2019|

The Emporia Public Library launched its summer reading program recently with a blast-off party. Because the theme this summer is “A Universe of Stories,” outer space was the star of the event. Multiple children attended with parents and guardians, where they played games, did crafts and learned about space. Young Adult Librarian Tiffany Fay was pleased so many children and families chose to attend the event in light of the weather — Emporia was, at the time, under a tornado watch. (Read more: Emporia Gazette)

Senate confirms Kelly’s nomination for Court of Appeals judge

info2019-05-30T15:48:04-05:00May 30th, 2019|

The Kansas Senate has confirmed Governor Laura Kelly’s nomination of a Kansas City-area attorney to the state’s second-highest court. The vote Wednesday was 37-1 for Sarah Warner of Lenexa to be Court of Appeals judge. The governor submitted Warner’s name to the Republican-controlled Senate after it rejected Labette County District Judge Jeffry Jack’s nomination over his political tweets in 2017. Kelly tried to withdraw Jack’s nomination in March and touched off a legal battle. The Kansas Supreme Court ruled Kelly could not legally withdraw the nomination. (Read more: WIBW News Now)

State parks affected by rain

info2019-05-30T15:44:42-05:00May 30th, 2019|

TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism reported that frequent heavy rains are impacting some state parks in eastern Kansas. High water levels at many reservoirs have flooded campgrounds, overtopped roads, closed boat ramps and beaches and dampened visitors’ enthusiasm for any outdoor activities. Most state parks in western Kansas have been largely unaffected. In eastern Kansas, Elk City State Park is closed, all campgrounds and day-use areas at Fall River State Park are closed and Perry State Park remains open but with very limited services. Most other state parks in eastern Kansas are reporting various degrees of [...]

Sprint lights up KC with 5G

info2019-05-30T15:36:22-05:00May 30th, 2019|

Overland Park's hometown wireless carrier has delivered on its promise to bring mobile 5G throughout Kansas City, covering 225 square miles and 625,000 people. Thursday morning, Sprint Corp. (NYSE: S) launched the next-generation technology that will bring new wireless experiences, from gaming and entertainment to the Internet of Things to business applications. The service also started in areas around Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston. (Read more: Kansas City Business Journal - The Business Journals)

Kansas doctor to pay near $6M settlement for false billings

info2019-05-30T15:33:38-05:00May 30th, 2019|

Federal prosecutors say a Wichita cardiologist has agreed to pay $5.8 million to settle claims that he and his medical group improperly billed federal health care programs for medically unnecessary cardiac stent procedures. The Justice Department said in a news release Thursday that Joseph Galichia and his medical group, Galichia Medical Group, also agreed to be banned for three years from participation in any federal health care program, such as Medicaid and Medicare. (Read more: Politics & Government News |)

DROP A LINE: Fish without a license this weekend in Kansas

info2019-05-30T15:23:52-05:00May 30th, 2019|

The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism announced anglers can fish without a Kansas fishing license at public waters on Saturday and Sunday It’s all part of the department’s Free Fishing Days. Each year, KDWPT designates one weekend when everyone can fish without a Kansas fishing license. KDWPT said Free Fishing Days celebrates National Fishing and Boating Week – a week dedicated to recognizing the importance of recreational boating and fishing. (Read more: KMBC)

Farmers need aid, but Kansas congressman defends House Republicans who blocked it

info2019-05-30T15:20:51-05:00May 30th, 2019|

Rep. Roger Marshall toured farms damaged by floods in his district this week, but the Kansas Republican still defended moves by two of his House GOP colleagues that delayed those farms from getting federal aid. Kansas and other Midwestern states have been besieged with flooding in recent weeks. During a call with reporters, Marshall said Thursday that he saw animals on Kansas farms that looked like they were lining up for Noah’s Ark. He said that many farmers can’t make decisions about planting until Congress passes a long-delayed $19 billion disaster relief bill. However, he defended the actions of two GOP [...]

Advisory board: Don’t name officers involved in shootings

info2019-05-30T14:20:48-05:00May 30th, 2019|

A public advisory board in Wichita is now recommending that officers involved in shootings should not be named, citing worries about possible death threats to the families of the officers. The Citizen Review Board has changed its position after previously suggesting that police create a new policy where names would generally be released. The new recommendation came after Police Chief Gordon Ramsay raised concerns about officer safety. (Read more: Hays Post)

Capturing a life that changed a city

info2019-05-30T14:20:05-05:00May 30th, 2019|

A teenaged Emerson Carey walked to Hutchinson in 1880 from McPherson County because he didn’t have the money to buy a railroad ticket. By the time he died in 1933, Carey was a millionaire who had helped shape Hutchinson - and beyond - as an industrialist, state legislator, and philanthropist. The location of the Hutchinson airport, the creation of the housing area Careyville, the genesis of Willowbrook, the mausoleum at Fairlawn Cemetery, the state law declaring Hutchinson the home of the State Fair, the site of Carey Park - all are linked to Carey. He also figures in the history of [...]

Kansas A to Z: ‘A’ is for Amelia Earhart Festival

info2019-05-30T14:19:26-05:00May 30th, 2019|

Each July, thousands of people flock to Atchison for the Amelia Earhart Festival, named in honor of the legendary aviatrix and Atchison native. And while the festival, set for its 23rd year July 19 and 20, includes music, food, crafts, children’s activities, a carnival, fireworks and more to appeal to every member of the family, the primary mission continues to be to honor the memory of Earhart, who was born July 24, 1897, in Atchison. “We are constantly trying to make things better and now, as we look at new and different things, we’re trying to focus more on what we [...]

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