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Evergy Renews Hometown Grants for 2025

Monday, April 7

Seven winners to receive grants up to $10,000 for community improvement projects KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy’s Hometown Grant program is back.Beginning today, 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) non-profit agencies can apply for a donation through Evergy’s Energize Our Environment Hometown Grant Program to support a project... Read More.

NCCC Hosts First Annual High School Art Day

Monday, April 7

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Art Department welcomed over 70 students from seven area high schools for the 1st Annual NCCC High School Art Day on Wednesday, March 26.“I started this event because art shows like this are great experiences... Read More.

Kansas Wildlife Officials to Release More Alligator Snapping Turtles in Kansas

Sunday, April 6

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) staff will soon be releasing more alligator snapping turtles, a rarely seen species, after last year's initial success.In September 2024, a batch of 40 alligator snapping turtles were released in the... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Neosho Co RWD 3

Friday, April 4

NEOSHO COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Neosho Co RWD 3 public water supply system located in Neosho County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure. Failure to... Read More.

New Round of Mural Funding Available for Rural Kansas Communities

Thursday, April 3

The Kansas Department of Commerce has launched the latest round of Rural Mural funding. There is $125,000 available for this round to help support creative projects in rural Kansas communities.The Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP) has opened applications through May 16. The... Read More.

Kansas Startups to Become Successful Ventures through K-State Accelerator Program

Wednesday, April 2

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's College of Business Administration has selected seven startups to participate in the Center for Entrepreneurship Accelerator program, which provides funds, training and resources for early-stage companies to turn their concepts into successful ventures.The selected businesses will... Read More.

KDHE Announces Recipients of Waste Tire Product Grants

Wednesday, April 2

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has announced the recipients of waste tire product grants. These annual waste tire grants are awarded to local municipalities and public and private schools K-12 across the state. The grants are funded by revenue collected through... Read More.

Neosho County Rural Water District 3 Issued Boil Water Advisory

Wednesday, April 2

NEOSHO COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Neosho Co. RWD 3 public water supply system located in Neosho County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:Boil water for one... Read More.

Commerce Offers Funding Opportunities for Upper Floor Housing in Main Street Communities

Wednesday, April 2

TOPEKA, Kan. (April 1, 2025) — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today $250,000 is available under the Residential Opportunities on Main Street (ROOMS) grant program to support new upper-floor housing in commercial buildings in Designated Kansas Main Street communities.“Last year’s... Read More.

KDHE Announces the Beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom Season

Tuesday, April 1

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are announcing the beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom season.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October 31, as do the harmful... Read More.

Workshop to Promote Healthy Soils for Garden Produce, Encourage Safe Food Preservation Methods

Tuesday, April 1

LYNDON, Kan. — On May 6th, the Frontier Extension District will host KSRE specialists to discuss two important spring topics: promoting healthy garden soils to increase production and methods to preserve produce safely. The meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Lyndon Community... Read More.

Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Missing Ellis County Man

Monday, March 31

ELLIS COUNTY, Kan. — The Ellis County Sheriff's Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Ellis County man.The whereabouts of 81-year-old Roger Batman are unknown and the public's assistance is requested to help locate him.Batman... Read More.