By Kansas News Service on Tue, 08/31/2021 - 09:25 Just because you received medical care at a hospital, it doesn't entitle the hospital to charge you any price it wants. Celia Llopis-Jepsen of the Kansas News Service asked experts for some tips on digging into your medical bills and pushing back against outrageous charges. The Kansas News Service reports on health, the many … [Read more...] about Expert Advice on Disputing Surprisingly Costly Hospital Bills
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Kansas Attorney General’s Path to Governor’s Office Gets Easier After Being Endorsed by Major Opponent
LAWRENCE, Kansas — Former Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer ended his campaign to win the office back Monday after announcing he has prostate cancer. His exit all but clears the way for his fellow Republican and rival, Attorney General Derek Schmidt, to win the GOP primary for governor next summer before facing off with Democratic Governor Laura Kelly in the 2022 general … [Read more...] about Kansas Attorney General’s Path to Governor’s Office Gets Easier After Being Endorsed by Major Opponent
A Man with a Tail, a Crown and a ‘Dream Job’ as the Royals’ Mascot
By Kansas News Service on Thu, 08/26/2021 - 08:49 Ask a group of kids to name their favorite Kansas City Royal and Sluggerrr - the team’s mascot - will likely make the list. And why not? Players move around. Sluggerrr doesn’t. He’s been a constant presence since 1996. But who is Sluggerrr? And how did he get to the big leagues? Jim McLean, of the Kansas News Service, tells … [Read more...] about A Man with a Tail, a Crown and a ‘Dream Job’ as the Royals’ Mascot
If You Think Homes Are Getting Pricey, Try Buying Some Kansas Farmland
WICHITA, Kansas — Soaring prices define the market for land in Kansas farm country. Farm real estate and cropland values in Kansas jumped more than 10% this year compared to last year. That’s good and bad news for Kansas agribusiness, largely depending on whether a farming operation already owns land or needs more acres. “It’s made it more difficult for farmers not only to … [Read more...] about If You Think Homes Are Getting Pricey, Try Buying Some Kansas Farmland
Headlines for Thursday, August 19, 2021
GOP Claims Kansas Governor Is Spending COVID Funds Illegally TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Top Republican legislators in Kansas are accusing Democratic Governor Laura Kelly’s administration of illegally spending at least $86 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds by not getting their approval first. Kelly’s office didn't respond Tuesday to a letter from Senate President Ty Masterson, … [Read more...] about Headlines for Thursday, August 19, 2021