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Haley Smith

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  1. Article · Sep 14, 2026 · Haley Smith

    New bill in Congress seeks to lower workweek to 32 hours (opens the original)

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    WASHINGTON (KAKE) — Moving through Congress is a bill that supports a 32-hour workweek for employees across the U.S. The Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act was introduced this week by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Rep. Mark Takano of California. According to the bill, it is a step to ensure workers increase productivity and economic growth amidst technological advancements in the U.S. Under the bill, states involved would gradually reduce the number of hours during the workweek, allowing wor

  2. Article · Sep 9, 2026 · Haley Smith

    KWEC to host 13th annual butterfly festival in Hays (opens the original)

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    HAYS, Kan. (KAKE) — Fort Hays State University and the Kansas Wetlands Education Center are holding their 13th annual Butterfly Festival on Saturday, September 26. Millions of monarch butterflies migrate to Mexico each year, and for the past 13 years, KWEC has provided nets and tags for those who want to capture and tag monarch butterflies. Participants head out into the flower-filled fields and the shelter belt around the KWEC to capture monarchs, with tagging leaders stationed along the trai

  3. Article · Aug 21, 2026 · Haley Smith

    After 32 years, Newton Fire and EMS Chief announces retirement (opens the original)

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    NEWTON, Kan (KAKE) – Newton Fire/EMS Chief Steve Roberson announced his retirement after 32 years. Roberson began his career with the Newton Ambulance Department in 1995, which soon after merged with the Newton Fire Department in 1997. He was promoted to deputy chief in 2016 and chief in 2019 “I have been truly blessed to be able to do something I loved doing for so many years,” Roberson said. “The support received from the community throughout my career has been second to none. I am hum

  4. Article · Aug 20, 2026 · Haley Smith

    Pilot project aims to improve safety amid Douglas construction (opens the original)

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    WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) – To help with traffic along Douglas, the City of Wichita will have a pilot project alongside the construction from Washington to Grove, starting on Wednesday, Aug. 26. “The pilot aims to slow down cars, improve safety for pedestrians and students, and reduce crashes,” according to the City of Wichita. Changes for the pilot include converting to a three-lane roadway configuration with on-street bicycle lanes, curb extensions, parking modifications and enhanced crosswal

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