MCPHERSON – It’s not the typical way that the McPherson Public Library likes to check out, but recent structural damage to the building has forced the library to close up for the next three weeks until construction has finished repairing the building.
FOSTER AGENCIES HAVE SPENT YEARS TRYING TO PREVENT CHILDREN FROM SLEEPING IN OFFICES AND BOUNCING BETWEEN FOSTER HOMES, BUT THE PROBLEMS CONTINUE. TOPEKA, Kansas — Foster children still regularly sleep in offices instead of homes despite the Kansas Department for Children and Families settling a lawsuit by agreeing to end the practice.
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is preparing to ship out to the states millions of COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 in the coming weeks, likely ending months of waiting for parents and caregivers.
How about we go to a garden store? Or, what if the garden store could come to you? Today we’ll meet an innovative young rural-preneur who has created a mobile system to bring vegetables, herbs, ornamentals and plant care information to the public. Renata Goossen is the founder of Renata’s Garden in her hometown of Potwin.
The first time I visited Bill Wittenbrink’s home was the summer before I reached 9th grade. I went to school with one of his grandchildren, and I was invited to a small party to go swim at their pond. That was my first time meeting Bill and his family, and he made an immediate impression on me. I had never seen such a special place for someone to call home. The property is beautifully secluded, with plenty of trees for cover. There is a pond that sits in front of the house, and a path leading to a large dock accompanied by a small table and set of chairs. To the far right is Bill’s bridge, resting above the pond.
At the same time, however, we all are subject to entirely avoidable, much smaller accidents at home. Who hasn’t carelessly stumbled over something in their own living room? That’s why slips and falls consistently rank among the most common injuries. Here are some ideas on how stay safer while staying home.
TOPEKA — Alejandro Rangel-Lopez says fear is a given in a mixed-status household. Growing up in Dodge Growing up in Dodge City with an undocumented parent, Rangel-Lopez constantly feared his father coming home with news that immigration agents had detained his mother.
CAWKER CITY, Kansas — One day in 1973, The Wall Street Journal published a review of Kansas tourist attractions. It was not kind.
Clay Center, Kansas – Jesus was constantly at odds with the religious leaders of His day. They regularly tried to entrap Him to disobey their laws and turn the people against Him. Each time though, Jesus masterfully refuted their words, amazing the people with His wisdom.
HAYS, Kansas — The COVID-19 pandemic hit air travel hard. The number of canceled flights skyrocketed, airlines hemorrhaged billions in losses and a lack of passengers turned once-bustling airports into ghost towns.