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Youth Mental Health Diversions Detailed 0 Comments About 220 troubled young Kansans who have been diverted from psychiatric residential treatment facilities were the subject of a joint hearing before two House committees. (Full Story)

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Committee Rejects Funding For Public Broadcasting 5 Comments A Kansas House committee has rejected a request from public broadcasters to restore $800,000 in state funding. (Full Story)

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Bill Could Allow Smoking In Kansas Bars 28 Comments Last Updated: 11:17 AM 02/10/12 - A house bill recently presented in Topeka could change a law that bans smoking in most Kansas restaurants and bars. The bill would amend the Clean Air Act and allow smoking inside bars that serve and employ people 21 and older. (Full Story)

Woman Injured In Hit And Run Gives Birth To Healthy Baby Girl 3 Comments A northeast Kansas woman injured after a hit-and-run crash involving a tractor-trailer has delivered a healthy baby girl. (Full Story)

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Baby Your Baby: Breastfeeding 5 Comments The new WesleyCare Breastfeeding Clinic is located at Health Strategies and is staffed by Certified Lactation Consultants. It’s open Monday through Friday, and you don’t need to make an appointment. It’s free. (Full Story)

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