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Shockers Finish Off Temple

Friday, February 17

By Wichita State Athletics PHILADELPHIA, PA (goshockers.com)- Jaykwon Walton scored a game-high 21 points and a Wichita State team that has had difficulty closing out opponents slammed the door on Temple for a 79-65 victory Thursday night at the Liacouras Center.Walton and Read More.

Yost Named to Royals HOF: ‘The Plan Worked Perfectly’

Thursday, February 16

By Anne Rogers, Kansas City Royals SURPRISE, Ariz. (mlb.com/royals) - The winningest manager in Royals history brought a World Series to Kansas City. Now, the Royals are presenting Ned Yost with the ultimate honor.Yost has been voted into the Royals Hall of Fame, the team... Read More.

Matthew Middleton Hired as K-State’s Wide Receivers Coach

Thursday, February 16

By Kansas State University Athletics MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Kansas State head football coach Chris Klieman announced Thursday that Matthew Middleton, a native Kansan and experienced FBS assistant coach, has been hired as the Wildcats' new wide receivers coach. The hiring is pending a successful background... Read More.

Yoder Charter School Among Nationwide Impact Grant Semi-Finalists

Thursday, February 16

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Building Hope, a non-profit foundation dedicated to creating high-quality K-12 charter school opportunities for students through its expertise in real estate, finance and operational services, Monday announced the semi-finalists for its second annual Building Hope IMPACT Grants. The 28 semi-finalists stood... Read More.

Commerce Encourages Jobseekers to Attend this Month’s Statewide Virtual Job Fair

Thursday, February 16

TOPEKA, Kan. (KansasCommerce.com) – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers to participate in the next Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 22.“Between Kansas companies expanding and more businesses choosing... Read More.

Virtual Career Fair to Highlight In-Demand Jobs in Health Care

Thursday, February 16

(KansasChamber.com) - The Kansas Chamber, the Kansas Hospital Association, and the Kansas State Department of Education on Tuesday announced they will host the virtual 2023 Health Care Career Day on Wednesday, April 19th to help students learn about what it takes to become a... Read More.

Kansas Wheat Offers Two Scholarships Honoring Industry Leaders

Thursday, February 16

By Julia Debes, Kansas Wheat (KSWheat.com) - High school seniors and current Kansas college students have until March 17, 2023, to apply for one of two $1,000 scholarships from Kansas Wheat honoring industry leaders Herb Clutter and David Radenberg. The scholarships — each worth $1,000... Read More.

KDWP to Renovate, Improve Kingman State Fishing Lake

Wednesday, February 15

KINGMAN, Kan. - Anglers who frequent Kingman State Fishing Lake, located just seven miles west of Kingman, KS, will have much to look forward to this fall.After several months of deliberation and planning, staff at the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks have decided... Read More.

KDHE Rescinds Stream Advisory for Little Cow Creek South of Lyons

Wednesday, February 15

RICE COUNTY, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a stream advisory for Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek located South of Lyons, Kansas, that was issued on December 6, 2022. Water samples show no health risk associated with... Read More.

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Relaxes Masking Policy for Visitors and Staff

Wednesday, February 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Regional Medical Center is adjusting its masking policy effective February 15, 2023 to no longer require visitors and staff to wear masks when entering the facility. The decision comes as COVID-19 hospitalizations and cases continue to trend downward in Reno... Read More.

HutchCC Board Approves New VP, Tuition & Fees for 2023-24

Wednesday, February 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (HutchCC.edu) - The Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees opened its February meeting by continuing its tradition of welcoming student groups when they were introduced to members of the volleyball and soccer teams.The Board also approved the hiring of Dr. Tricia Paramore... Read More.

Grants Available to Expand Childcare in Kansas

Wednesday, February 15

TOPEKA, Kan. (KASB.org) - The Kansas Children's Cabinet is seeking community-based applications for $40 million in funding for the Child Care Capacity Accelerator. The goal is to expand licensed childcare slots in Kansas to meet family needs. School leaders can work with their partners... Read More.