Rough weather makes for difficult calving season for cattlemen

Jeff Smith has to make his rounds on foot because the mud on the path to his pasture is more than his truck can handle. Every three hours, he checks his herd of 27 heifers for signs of new life and struggling soon-to-be moms. When problems arise, Smith stays and helps - sometimes spending most of his night in a cold, wet field.

Wellington seventh grade ends season with heartbreaker

Wellington loses to Mulvane 23-22 to end season.

State courts fighting furloughs

While public schools and universities have been among the hardest hit by state cutbacks, another aspect of state government has been reeling from the changes to the state budget.

POLITICS BLOG: Bundy named Parkinson's press secretary

Governor Mark Parkinson announced today that Seth Bundy will become his new Communications Director and Press Secretary.

Medical marijuana bill

On Thursday, a Wichita lawmaker introduced a bill that would create state-registered “compassionate care centers” allowing for people suffering from chronic illness who have a doctor’s prescription to receive medical marijuana.

State facing $39 million deficit

It’s a wonder that Alan Conroy has not developed a complex any time he visits Kansas legislators in Topeka.

State Rep. introduces medical marijuana bill

On Thursday, a Wichita lawmaker introduced a bill that would create state-registered “compassionate care centers” allowing for people suffering from chronic illness who have a doctor’s prescription to receive medical marijuana.

POLITICS BLOG: Jenkins comments on missionaries held in Haiti

U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins, R-Kan., received an update from the State Department regarding Topeka resident Drew Culberth and the nine other American citizens being detained in Haiti.

POLITICS BLOG: Parkinson makes state appointments

To ensure the health and safety of all Kansans, Governor Parkinson has appointed Brenda Sharpe to the State Board of Healing Arts. Sharpe, Overland Park, is currently the president and chief executive officer of the REACH Healthcare Foundation, a nonprofit health care conversion foundation that aims to create access to quality health care for the poor and underserved.

Governor appoints McKechnie to Board of Regents

To promote and advance Kansas’ higher education institutions, Governor Mark Parkinson has appointed Ed McKechnie to the Kansas Board of Regents.

Editorial: Kansas Supreme Court's action will have chilling effect

GateHouse Media Inc. – the parent company of the Augusta Daily Gazette – and those who joined the effort to protect Dodge City Globe reporter Claire O’Brien from having to reveal confidential sources used in a story about a racially charged homicide case, spent thousands of dollars to protect her rights as a journalist. Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Davis denied the petition in only 37 words – one paragraph. The court refused to even hear arguments or receive briefs in the case.

POLITICS BLOG: Brownback offers audio on budget

U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kansas, has released audio on his thoughts regarding the President's budget proposal.

Kansan publisher promoted; ad director named

20 arrested in drug busts

An eight-month investigation culminated with the arrest of 20 people throughout southeast Kansas on Tuesday.

Editorial: Court action will have chilling effect

Each word cost almost $1,000.

The price society pays for truths withheld will be much greater.

 

POLITICS BLOG: Congressmen introduce bill to end TARP

With Democrats poised to vote on raising the nation’s debt ceiling to $14.3 billion, Congressman Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.), Congressman Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.) and Congressman Wally Herger (R-Calif.) introduced the END TARP Act that would immediately terminate the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) and reduce the debt ceiling by the amount of remaining authorized TARP funds, roughly $200 billion.

POLITICS BLOG: Jenkins provides information on Kansans detained in Haiti

U.S. Rep. Lynn Jenkins, R-Kansas, contacted the State Department Monday upon learning that Topeka resident Drew Culberth is one of 10 American citizens being detained in Haiti.

POLITICS BLOG: Moran honored by Kansas wheat growers

U.S. Rep. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, recently received the 2009 Wheat Advocate Award from the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) for his exceptional support of the wheat industry. Members of the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers presented Moran with the award during a meeting on Jan. 26 in Moran’s Washington, D.C., office.

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