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Humboldt highlighted as a world top spot by New York Times
At the start of each year, the New York Times highlights places around the world folks should visit. The 2022 list features a place quite familiar to locals: Allen County’s own Humboldt. It seems the folks running the New York…
Wichita BOE members can attend new meeting virtually, but cannot vote
The Wichita Board of Education (BOE) has rescheduled its meeting that was suspended on Monday night to be held Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 12 p.m. The meeting on Monday was suspended after the three new BOE members that were to…
3rd dog killed in string of Parsons animal killings, police say
Parsons Police are now launching their third investigation into a string of animal killings that have been taking part in the city. In a release, PPD said on December 29th of last year they were notified of a dead animal…
Kansas governor asks for simple food tax relief, resilience in State of the State speech
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday used her annual State of the State address to propose eliminating the sales tax on food with a simple 13-word phrase, freezing college tuition rates, investing in law enforcement, and funding a state water…
Trail would connect 2 Kansas City, Kansas, history sites
Plans are underway to connect a Civil War-era commercial port on the Missouri river and a Kansas City, Kansas, park where Lewis and Clark once camped. KCUR-FM reports that the Northeast Kansas City, Kansas, Heritage Trail came to life when…
Kansas looking to ease sub shortage by lowering standards
As Kansas school districts clamor for relief from unprecedented teacher shortages, state education officials could soon loosen some requirements for people who want to work as substitute teachers. The Kansas Board of Education will hear a recommendation this week aimed…
Kansas tax revenue in December surpasses estimate by $64 million
Supercharged revenue collections in December by the state Department of Revenue exceeded the monthly estimate by $64 million to expand the cash cushion available for tax reductions or spending investments by the 2022 Legislature and Gov. Laura Kelly. In the…
Home COVID tests to be covered by insurers starting Saturday
Starting Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight home COVID-19 tests per month for people on their plans. The Biden administration announced the change Monday as it looks to lower costs and make testing for the…
IRS says processing backlogs will likely delay refunds due to staffing shortages
The Internal Revenue Service said on Monday that acute staffing shortages will likely delay tax refunds and other services this year as the agency prepares for the 2022 tax filing season, which will begin on January 24. IRS Commissioner Chuck…
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