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Kansas Gas Service, stakeholders reach deal

The state’s largest gas provider and a number of consumer and business advocacy groups have reached a deal in the company’s bid to recoup hundreds of millions of dollars in cost increases from February’s Winter Storm Uri, though the deal ultimately needs regulatory approval.

100 things to do in Kansas

“Is there anything to do in Kansas?” “Oh, yes. There are a HUNDRED things to do in Kansas!” If you don’t believe me, take the word of author Roxie Yonkey.

Concerned about side effects?

With holiday gatherings on the horizon, health professionals are now urging parents to take advantage of vaccines newly authorized for children ages 5 to 11. • Recently, a CDC advisory committee voted in favor of recommending the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for young children. On Oct. 29, the FDA officially authorized the shots for kids ages 5 to 11. • Dr. Susan E. Coffin, a physician for the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, outlined some of the side affects from the vaccine which will come in a smaller needle for kids.

Is cataract surgery covered by insurance?

Approximately 25 million Americans have cataracts, which causes cloudy, blurry, or dim vision and often develops with advancing age. Most everyone will develop cataracts at some point in their lives.

Lindsborg car show donates to museum

nullTim Berggren, on behalf of the Smoky Valley Car Show, recently presented a $2,000 check to the Lindsborg Old Mil & Swedish Heritage Museum in support of its educational goals and work. The Smoky Valley Car Show organizing committee meets post-event each fall, to select a recipient for the event’s charitable proceeds.

Gov. Kelly signs COVID-19 bill

Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly signed a measure Tuesday making it easier for workers to get religious and moral exemptions from getting the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as making those who lose their jobs due to vaccine requirement are eligible for unemployment.

Bullpup swimming in rebuild mode

MCPHERSON – After several seasons as the little train that could in knocking off the big boy competition despite not having their own pool to practice in, the McPherson boys swim team looks to rebuild for 2021-22.

Inman rallies to stop Sedgwick in playoffs

The highlights — Inman: Jace Doerksen 16-35-1 passing, 207 yards, 2 TDs; 10-25 rushing, 1 TD. Eli Brunk 7-143 receiving, 2 TDs. Sedgwick: Lance Hoff sommer 26-40-1 passing, 343 yards, 2 TDs; 25-42 rushing, 1 TD. Ryan Stucky 8-104 receiving. Connor Tillman 3-3 PAT kicks.

Happy Thanksgiving

Thursday is Thanksgiving, a national holiday in the United Statesfirst celebrated in 1621 when, according to history.com, Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag shared an autumn harvest feast In 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November. Locally there are three activities on the calendar to celebrate the holiday.