TOPEKA — Members of the Kansas congressional delegation found unanimity in denouncing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and demanding imposition of the strongest available economic sanctions in reprisal.
A Veteran Services Representative (VSR) from The Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs (KCVAO) Salina Field Office will be conducting regular visits to McPherson on March 8 to assist veterans and family members in applying for state and federal benefits. Some of the significant benefits available to veterans and family members are: Healthcare and prescription coverage for veterans and eligible dependents Compensation for service-connected medical conditions Pensions for non-service-connected disabilities Pensions for surviving spouses of veterans National Guard and Disabled Veterans Hunting/Fishing Licenses, and State Park Permits Military Distinctive License Plates Vietnam Medallions Home Loans Education Benefits Home Loans Burial Benefits Assistance obtaining DD Form 214 or medals The KCVAO VSR will be located at the McPherson Co.
The prospects for a major overhaul of Kansas water programs dimmed Tuesday after a legislative committee gutted a reform bill meant to give cabinet-level importance to a near crisis in Kansas. “What ended up happening is we kicked the can down the road again,” said Rep.
“Grain prices are at near record levels so what should a farmer do?” There were no definite answers but opportunities were reviewed during a recent Farm Profit Seminar in Ottawa. Tom Leffler, representing Leffler Commodities LLC, reviewed past, present, future agriculture in his presentation titled “Now What Do You Do?” Acknowledging the speaker’s presentation was prior to Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine, Leffler did discuss possible ramifications of that action.
TOPEKA — The Kansas State Board of Education rejected the resignation Friday of the state education commissioner following evidence he said during a video conference that during his youth he tried to persuade children to fear for their safety among American Indians.
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) Yurii Zhyhanov woke to his mother’s screaming and found himself covered in dust. On the second day of Russia’s invasion, shelling on the outskirts of Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, struck their residential building before dawn.
MOSCOW, Kansas — Across the state, small-town grain elevators painted with corn ears and wheat heads stand as monuments to the crops’ economic and cultural significance in rural Kansas. Cotton gins? They’re a bit harder to come by.
Editor’s note: Information on Harvey and Butler Counties was added this story by Chad Frey, CherryRoad Media. TOPEKA — Attorney General Derek Schmidt introduced legislation in the Kansas House to create a state law blocking local municipal governments from adopting rules against cooperation with federal law enforcement investigating illegal immigrants.
“Moving heaven and earth.” That’s a saying to describe doing everything possible to make something happen. Today we’ll meet a Kansas company which literally follows that philosophy.
LAWRENCE, Kansas — Buying groceries has become more difficult for Patty Wiggins. Previously, a week’s worth of groceries cost the retired nurse about $30.