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Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Neosho Co RWD 3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 — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Neosho Co RWD 3 public water supply system located in Neosho County.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.

Reps. Mann, Neguse Reintroduce Legislation to Address Health Care Shortage

Saturday, March 29

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 28, 2025) — Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Joe Neguse (CO-02) led 11 of their colleagues in reintroducing legislation to address the nation’s health care workforce shortage. The States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act of... Read More.

Cold Weather Rule and LIEAP Application Period Ending Monday

Friday, March 28

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) wants to remind utility customers that there are two important dates coming up that they should be aware of. First, the Cold Weather Rule ends on Monday, March 31. The Cold Weather Rule protects residential customers,... Read More.

Poverty Simulation Event Taking Place in Allen County on April 23, 2025

Friday, March 28

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Allen County Multi-Agency Team (ACMAT) coalition and Humanity House have announced the new date for the Rethink Poverty Community Action Poverty Simulation event, which will now be taking place Tuesday, April 23, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Neosho Co RWD 3

New Round of Mural Funding Available for Rural Kansas Communities

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

KDHE Announces Recipients of Waste Tire Product Grants

Neosho County Rural Water District 3 Issued Boil Water Advisory

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

KDHE Announces the Beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom Season

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

Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Missing Ellis County Man

Reps. Mann, Neguse Reintroduce Legislation to Address Health Care Shortage

Cold Weather Rule and LIEAP Application Period Ending Monday

Poverty Simulation Event Taking Place in Allen County on April 23, 2025

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