Kansas mental health crisis deepens says officials
State officials and community centers report more people with severe mental illness needing services. Hospital referrals to Osawatomie State Hospital rose, with Sedgwick and Shawnee counties showing high patient counts. An ongoing shift from hospital beds to community care is discussed as key factors.
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Four County
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Lone Star muzzleloader event draws regional shooters and families
The Lone Star area hosts a muzzleloading gathering where experienced shooters can fire about twice a minute. Mountain men camp in period style with handmade gear, while participants like Darlene Landwehr sell beads dating up to 140 years old. Families attend, some dressing as American Indians to honor heritage. The shooting competition continues today with a youth event planned for spring.
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Wal-Mart
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Williams
Women urged to vote by group on 84th anniversary
Dan Voorhis reports from Wichita on Women Impacting Public Policy urging women especially businesswomen to vote and register. The national, bipartisan drive marks the 84th anniversary of women winning the vote, with leaders noting women run 15.6 million U.S. businesses and hold growing political power nationwide. Kansas officials cite women now holding 29 percent of state House seats and 25 percent of state Senate seats.
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Wilson Building Maintenance
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National Women’s Business Council
Kansas
Lynn Jenkins
U.S. House of Representatives
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