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Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards Nominations Open for 2025

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Department of Commerce announced today that the Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards. Nominations for these prestigious honors will be accepted through Friday, December 13. Last awarded in... Read More.

October Total Tax Collections at $668.2 M; 3.4% Below the Estimate

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Department of Revenue TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends October with total tax collections at $668.2 million. That is $23.4 million, or 3.4%, below the estimate. Total tax collections are down 2.5% from October 2023. Individual income tax collections were $311.5... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $1.9M Investment for Airport Infrastructure

Saturday, November 2

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Friday that four Kansas communities have secured more than $1.9 million in infrastructure funding to improve local airports. The communities secured more than $1.7 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding... Read More.

Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland 58th Annual See and Sell Holiday Market Event November 23

Saturday, November 2

By the Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland SALINA, KAN. — Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland invites the public to kick off the holiday season on Saturday, November 23 at the 58th annual See & Sell Holiday Market to support Kansas Girl Scouts. The popular arts, crafts... Read More.

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 Demuth SALINA, 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.