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Central Kansas CASA Celebrates New Location and Prepares for 20th Annual CASA Chocolate Auction

Friday, January 24

GREAT BEND, Kan. — On Thursday, January 16th, the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting for Central Kansas CASA, Inc., marking the celebration of their new office location at 2000 Washington Avenue in Great Bend. The event also served...

Rural Economic Development Grant Recipients Announced

Friday, January 24

The recent recipients of the Strategic Economic Expansion and Development grant program were announced by Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland on Thursday, Jan. 23. More than $250,000 has been distributed among 12 recipients in this round of funding.

Governor Kelly Announces $25M for Stafford County Transload Facility Project

Wednesday, January 22

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that the Port Authority of Stafford County (PASC) has secured $25 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant...

Barton County Tackles Delinquent Tax Sales and Rising Operational Costs

Tuesday, January 21

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday began the process that will lead up to the first delinquent tax sale in a few years. At the request of County Treasurer Jim Jordan, the Commission adopted a resolution that authorizes certain tracts...

Flags to be Flown at Full-Staff throughout the State of Kansas for Remainder of Inauguration Day

Monday, January 20

TOPEKA, Kan. — In accordance with a proclamation made by

K-State Wins National Forage Bowl Title

Monday, January 20

Team’s victory is the sixth by university judging teams in the past nine months MANHATTAN, Kan. (Jan. 16, 2025) — A team of Kansas State University agronomy students rallied late in the championship round to capture the school’s fourth title in the past...

FHSU and Kansas Community Colleges Announce New Guaranteed Admission Program in School and Clinical Psychology

Saturday, January 18

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University President Tisa Mason and Kansas Association of Community Colleges Director Heather Morgan were joined today by the presidents and representatives from Kansas’s network of 19 community colleges to officially sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)...

Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Ceremony: A Night of Celebration and Inspiration

Friday, January 17

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration as the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce proudly presents its Annual Awards Ceremony, an event dedicated to honoring the exceptional individuals and businesses that have made a significant impact on...

Governor Kelly Announces More than $4M to Improve Railroad Crossing Infrastructure

Thursday, January 16

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced on Thursday two Kansas communities have secured over $3.3 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Railroad Crossing Elimination program.“Improving railroad crossings in...

Governor Kelly Delivers 2025 State of the State Address

Thursday, January 16

Gov. Kelly Anticipates Kansas Prospering for Generations Through Remainder of the 21st Century TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly delivered the 2025 State of the State address to a joint session of the Kansas Legislature on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Rep. Mann Defends Religious Freedom of Small Business Owners

Thursday, January 16

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, in celebration of National Religious Freedom Day, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) reintroduced the Fair Assistance and Impartial Treatment of Help (FAITH) in Small Business Act. The FAITH in Small Business Act protects the First Amendment rights of...

KDOT Announces Approved December Bids for State Highway Construction and Maintenance Projects

Thursday, January 16

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Dec. 18, 2024, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of...

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Central Kansas CASA Celebrates New Location and Prepares for 20th Annual CASA Chocolate Auction

Rural Economic Development Grant Recipients Announced

Governor Kelly Announces $25M for Stafford County Transload Facility Project

Barton County Tackles Delinquent Tax Sales and Rising Operational Costs

Flags to be Flown at Full-Staff throughout the State of Kansas for Remainder of Inauguration Day

K-State Wins National Forage Bowl Title

FHSU and Kansas Community Colleges Announce New Guaranteed Admission Program in School and Clinical Psychology

Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Ceremony: A Night of Celebration and Inspiration

Governor Kelly Announces More than $4M to Improve Railroad Crossing Infrastructure

Governor Kelly Delivers 2025 State of the State Address

Rep. Mann Defends Religious Freedom of Small Business Owners

KDOT Announces Approved December Bids for State Highway Construction and Maintenance Projects

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