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The Cosmosphere and the Mark Cuban Foundation Bring AI Education to Hutchinson Teens

Wednesday, February 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere is proud to partner with the Mark Cuban Foundation to bring the Foundation’s highly acclaimed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bootcamp to Hutchinson. The program aims to provide students with a foundational understanding of AI and its applications for future careers. The two... Read More.

Fort Hays State University Welcomes Dan Lara as New State Director of Kansas Small Business Development Center

Wednesday, February 5

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Lara as the new Director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center (KSBDC). With over a decade of experience in economic development and a proven track record of securing... Read More.

Applications Open for Kansas Arts Commission Funding Opportunities

Wednesday, February 5

TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced applications are being accepted for four Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant programs that support a wide range of arts and cultural activities across the state. The grant programs, which are designed to... Read More.

Strataca Seeks Smithsonian Affiliation to Boost Hutchinson Tourism and Innovation

Wednesday, February 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Strataca, Hutchinson's underground salt museum, is currently pursuing an affiliation with the Smithsonian in Washington. Strataca Director Rachel Terry told the Hutchinson City Council about this at Tuesday night's meeting. Terry said this would be a prestigious recognition that would elevate the... Read More.

Man Arrested in Connection to Saturday Fatal Fire in Hutchinson

Tuesday, February 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 37-year-old Hutchinson man has been arrested in connection with the early Saturday morning fatal fire at a residence in the 1000 block of East 3rd. Hutchinson Police Tuesday evening released the identity of one of the two people who died... Read More.

KDHE Honors World Cancer Day with Launch of New Cancer Data Dashboard

Tuesday, February 4

As today is World Cancer Day, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has announced its new Cancer Data Dashboard, released by the Bureau of Epidemiology and Public Health Informatics (BEPHI) and the State Cancer Program. The Kansas Cancer Data Dashboard, which officially... Read More.

K-State Veterinarian Warns Cat Owners about H5N1 Risks Amid Rising Cases

Tuesday, February 4

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Veterinary and public health officials are urging cat owners to remain vigilant as cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, or H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, have been detected in domestic cats. Kansas State University's Susan Nelson, clinical professor and veterinarian in... Read More.

2025 KidWind Challenge Competitions to Begin this Week

Tuesday, February 4

TOPEKA, Kan. — The 2025 Kansas KidWind Challenge kicks off this week. The annual competition has grown significantly from one regional challenge with 14 teams in 2016 to six regional events with a total of 94 teams from 48 schools this year. The first regional... Read More.

Governor Kelly, American Airlines CEO Release Joint Statement on ICT Visit

Monday, February 3

TOPEKA, Kan. — A joint statement was released Monday, Feb. 3 by Governor Laura Kelly, American Airlines CEO Robert Isom, Wichita Mayor Lily Wu, and Representative Ron Estes (KS-4) following a visit with American Airlines team members at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport... Read More.

Ed Bonham Named City of Newton Director of Public Works

Monday, February 3

NEWTON, Kan. — A 25-year public works veteran will be Newton’s next director of public works. Water/Wastewater Superintendent Ed Bonham, who has worked for the City for 12 years, will take over for Suzanne Loomis, who is retiring in March. “This new role is an exciting... Read More.

McPherson College to Feature Wichita Photographer in New Gallery Exhibition

Monday, February 3

McPHERSON, Kan. — A new exhibition featuring photography by Jennifer Ray will be on display at McPherson College’s Friendship Hall through February 12. The exhibition, “Shouting Fire,” tackles the country’s violent past and present through photos of objects that have been used as shooting... Read More.

FHSU Department of Biological Sciences Awarded $385,971 National Science Foundation Grant

Monday, February 3

HAYS, Kan. — The Department of Biological Sciences at Fort Hays State University (FHSU) has been awarded a $385,971 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for their research project, "Uncovering Change Catalysts: Examining Community of Practice Members as They Leverage Individual Course Improvements... Read More.