FETALPERSONHOODThe House and Senate on Thursday passed a bill that will require child support for unborn fetuses from the date of conception as well as an income tax exemption. A conference committee report was presented for

HB2062 before the vote in which the Senate voted 31-9 in favor of the bill and the House voted in favor 87-38. The bill has been sent to Gov. Laura Kelly. By Emily Harter. 349 words

 

ACTIVESHOOTERDRILLS -- A bill being heard and passed in the Education Committee would establish guidelines for active shooter drills in public schools. By Izabelle Koenig. 359 words

CHILDTAXCREDIT -- A new bill in the Kansas Senate would create a child tax credit for families, giving them financial relief. Senate Bill 179, introduced by Senators Dinah Sykes (D-Lenexa) and Chase Blasi (R-Wichita), offers different credit amounts based on income levels. By Michael D’Arcy. 483 words

ELECTRICVEHICLES – The Senate Transportation Committee is recommending passage of a bill that aims to increase license fees for electric and hybrid vehicles. By Holden Rodgers. 501 words with photo

 

NEWS

Commissioners discuss effects of city disbandment of fire department

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During the Public Works report at the May 5 meeting Linn County Commissioners heard a brief report on mutual aid agreements for the Linn County Rural Fire Department and what effect the possible disbandment of the Pleasanton Fire Department will have on the county. District... [More]

Blue Mound discusses financing options for water tower project

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Members of the Blue Mound City Council heard from Tom Fingers of Midwest Assistance Program and Joey McLiney from McLiney and Company concerning options for financing the water tower on Monday, May 5, for their regular monthly meeting.   The city has received a grant... [More]

La Cygne leaders contemplate sales tax adjustment

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After bond defeasance, election would be required to alter stated fund focus   By all appearances, La Cygne voters may not be far away from seeing a ballot proposal to alter the stated focus for one of its two 1-cent city sales taxes. Information at the two regular... [More]

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SPORTS

Prairie View track has a great day as they host home invitational

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The Prairie View track team hosted their home invitational on May 1. The Buffalos did very well as the girls won the meet with a score of 142 and the boys placed second with a score of 92. Central Heights won the meet for the boys with a score of 103. Once again, the Buffalos... [More]

Jayhawk track places top three at Prairie View

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The Jayhawk Linn track team traveled to Prairie View on May 1 to compete in the Prairie View Invitational.  The Hawks did well at the event as the girls placed second overall with 124 points while the boys placed third overall with 89 points. Here are the individual... [More]

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COMMUNITY

New rescue seeks donations to aid startup

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A newly formed dog rescue operating from Mound City is on the lookout for donations to help with their startup. Dirt Road Rescue, a 501C3 organization, was founded by core members Melayna Johnson, Megan Purvis, Janet Jackson and Samantha Ekwuru, for the sole mission of saving... [More]

Cultivating Kindness film premiere held on April 27

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Local film producer Sue Vicory held a premier of her newest film, Cultivating Kindness, at the Blue Moon Youth Center in Blue Mound on Sunday afternoon, April 27.  The film revolves around a campaign that partnered with Jayhawk USD 346 schools to recognize students for... [More]

Jayhawk Linn to present ‘Maid to Order’ for spring play

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Students from Jayhawk Linn Junior High and High School will present their spring play, ‘Maid to Order’ on Thursday, March 27 and Saturday, March 29.  The play, under the direction of faculty member Dawn Carlson, is a comedy set in the mid-to-late 1940s in the... [More]

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