388: KD Country 94 Local News, Weather & Sports – 4/22/2024

Gov. Laura Kelly vetoed a bipartisan tax plan, calling for a special session to reach a compromise. Republican leaders and House Democrats supported a two-tiered income tax, but the governor vetoed it. The proposals aim to reduce tax collections, exempt Social Security income, and eliminate sales tax on food. A special session is required for a new plan.

The NCK Outdoors crew revamped the Shady Bend Trails and Park in Osborne, Kansas, adding 4 miles of sustainable hiking and biking trails, a new trailhead and staging area, picnic area, and nature interpretive trail. The project includes beginner to advanced trails and a river view, funded by a grant from the Osborne County Community Foundation. Opening scheduled for June 2 at 2-4 p.m.

The KBCA All-Star Games will be held at Mabee Arena on June 22nd, at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina. The girls' game starts at 6:00, followed by the boys' game at 8:00. The full selections for the games are available below.

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