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Fed Governor Waller says Iran war and labor market risks are keeping central bank on hold
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday said current economic conditions are complicating the approach to interest rates, with policymakers facing a potentially long-lasting inflation shock and a labor market with no job growth that nonetheless appears stable. Against that…
<div style="color: #333;">Long-term study finds no link between fluoride in drinking water and IQ</div>
A new study that followed thousands through their lives found no evidence that fluoride in drinking water had a negative effect on young people's IQs. Researchers found that children exposed to fluoridated water did not experience lower IQ or reduced…
<div style="color: #333;">Multiple departments called to battle dairy fire in western Kansas</div>
Crews contained a wildfire that started at a dairy in west Kansas on Sunday. The fire started around 1:15 p.m. at Syracuse Dairy. The Kansas Forest Service said embers from burning hay bales and silage spread to grass nearby. Winds…
<div style="color: #333;">Reno County EMS aims to improve response times with new stations</div>
Reno County is improving its emergency response by opening two newly built emergency medical services station. An open house was held Friday for the new station near Fifth Avenue and Adams Street in Hutchinson. EMS Chief Dave Johnston said the…
<div style="color: #333;">Residents receive history lesson across Lyon and portions of surrounding counties during Santa Fe Trail bus tour Saturday</div>
Residents and history buffs of Lyon County traveled the historic Santa Fe Trail Saturday, albeit a bit differently than back in the day. Rather than riding horses and buggies, residents gathered for a bus tour of the trail that stretched…
<div style="color: #333;">City encourages qualifying residents to apply for Home Repair grants</div>
The city of Emporia is encouraging homeowners to apply for Home Repair grants if they qualify — and if the city gets grant funding for the overall project. Funds will help with what are called essential home repairs “to improve…
<div style="color: #333;">‘Not as much got done as I wanted’: What did lawmakers achieve in 2026 with the Kansas water crisis?</div>
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is expressing dissatisfaction this week over the lack of progress made on water legislation in the statehouse this year. Water is drying up in the Sunflower State, as research shows some communities could run out of…
<div style="color: #333;">Nuisance abatement trial process could last 6 years, county counselor says</div>
Riley County had its first nuisance abatement trial last week, but the legal matter might not be fully resolved for another five to six years, the county commission learned Monday. The multi-year timeline, county counselor Jacob Hansen told commissioners, would…
<div style="color: #333;">Fairway cracking down on unlicensed short-term rentals ahead of World Cup</div>
Fairway is trying to clamp down on unlicensed short-term rentals, even as the city expects a spike in property owners renting out homes during this summer’s World Cup. City officials say they anticipate the number of Airbnbs and other short-term…
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