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Sen. Moran Announces 2024 Service Academy Selection Board

Friday, November 1

By the Office of US Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced the members of his 2024 Service Academy Selection Board. The board will review applications and interview candidates who are applying for admission to the U.S. Service... Read More.

Lights, Camera, Cabaret!

Thursday, October 31

By Gary DemuthSALINA, Kan. — Growing up in Salina as a student of dance instructor Peggy Simms, Alison Hiatt participated in several of the Salina Symphony’s annual Christmas Festival concerts, where she performed in ensemble numbers such as “March of the Wooden Soldiers.”After graduating... Read More.

Fort Hays State University Launches Hybrid Pre-Licensure BSN Program

Thursday, October 31

By FHSU University Communications HAYS, Kan. — In an exciting development for aspiring nurses across rural Kansas, the Fort Hays State University (FHSU) Department of Nursing has announced the launch of its new hybrid pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. This innovative program... Read More.

NCCC Awarded $56K Federal CTE Grant

Thursday, October 31

By Neosho Community College CHANUTE, Kan. — Neosho County Community College was awarded a federal grant in the amount of $56,798 by the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) from the Carl D. Perkins Reserve Fund. The grant was awarded to fund efforts which address the... Read More.

Social Work Student Seeking Animal Item Donations for Humboldt City Pound

Wednesday, October 30

Story submitted by Ally Turner HUMBOLDT, Kan. (Oct. 1, 2024) — Social work student Ally Turner is committed to helping the animals in her community. This commitment comes from Turner’s experience volunteering at Animal Pounds and seeing the number of animals needing to be cared... Read More.

10th Annual Midian Shrine Fez-tival of Trees

Tuesday, October 29

By the Midian Shrine WICHITA, Kan. — The 10th Annual Midian Shrine Fez-tival of Trees is a fantastic event to kick off the holiday season! Here's a quick rundown of what you can expect:Dates: November 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, & December 1. Highlights: ... Read More.

VA Delivers Record Care and Benefits to Kansas Veterans in Fiscal Year 2024

Tuesday, October 29

By the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced it delivered more care and more benefits to more Veterans than ever before in fiscal year 2024 — including to Veterans, their families, and their survivors in Kansas.These... Read More.

Walkaway from Larned State Hospital SPTP Enters Guilty Plea

Tuesday, October 29

By Lucky Kidd LARNED Kan. — A man who walked away from Larned State Hospital's Sexual Predator Treatment Program June 23, 2023, entered a guilty plea Monday to aggravated escape from custody. The plea by Gary Leslie Furthmyer, 73, came one day before a jury... Read More.

AG’s Office Secures Guilty Plea, 21-Year Sentence in Attempted Murder Case

Tuesday, October 29

By the Office of Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach PRATT, Kan. (Oct. 28, 2024) — Samuel Lee Hall will serve more than 21 years in prison for the attempted murder of Ana Oviedo-Baltazar, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced. On April 2, Hall entered a Pratt... Read More.

Sterling College to Honor its History with Founders Day Celebration and Heritage Convocation Service

Monday, October 28

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College will be holding a Founders Day celebration on Friday, Nov. 1, the same day the College was founded in 1887.There will be a special Heritage Convocation service, which will take place at 10 a.m. in Culbertson Auditorium, and is... Read More.

Bethany College Announces New Matthew 25 Scholarship Endowed by Rob and Celeste Habiger

Monday, October 28

By Bethany College Lindsborg, Kan. (Oct. 24, 2024) — Bethany College is pleased to announce the creation of the Matthew 25 Scholarship, endowed by Rob and Celeste Habiger. '69. This new scholarship will support students who are committed to serving others and seek to... Read More.

Kansas Commerce Announces Fifth Round of HEAL Grants

Monday, October 28

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced the availability of $1.5 million for a fifth round of Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grants. These grants are aimed at revitalizing dilapidated and underutilized downtown buildings in small communities across the state to... Read More.