Hays Larks Win Sixth Straight Lead Jayhawk League
The Hays Larks have won six straight games and sit atop the Jayhawk League standings. Tonight, Hays City Commission advises a 30 percent chance of showers and storms, mainly late night. Forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with a low around 70, southeast wind 8 to 18 mph, and Saturday expects sunshine and heat with a high near 100. HDN salutes eland Bach Phillipsburg.
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Ellis County trims budgets amid 3 percent cuts
Ellis County officials pressed for 3 percent budget reductions to close a 3.7 million shortfall caused by weak oil and agriculture values. Six departments presented needs while 15 outside agencies sought funding, with one-time trust funds eyed. County leaders warned future effects under Kansas tax lid rules.
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Film crews turn Higley homestead into range documentary set
Lone Chimney Films from Wichita is filming at Beaver Creek near Smith Center to portray Dr Brewster Higley and the origin of Home on the Range. Tom Leahy plays Higley while locals appear as period extras in the cabin scenes. The project highlights Kansas history and the state song’s world renown.
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Smith County
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Jordan Entz
Kansans Debate Constitutional Amendments On School Finance
Senate and House members clash over placing amendments on statewide ballots to counter the Kansas Supreme Court on school funding. KPI and Kansas Chamber push for a November ballot to curb court power, while education groups warn against risking shutdowns and urge stable funding.
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