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Darren Doonan with Great Bend Receives Kansas Municipal Utilities’ Water Operator Award of Excellence

Monday, April 28

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Darren Doonan, Utilities Supervisor for Great Bend, Kansas, was presented with the 2025 Water Operator Award of Excellence by Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU). KMU is the statewide association of community-owned and operated electric, gas, water, and wastewater utilities in Kansas.... Read More.

2025 Kansas Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners Announced

Friday, April 25

As today is Kansas Arbor Day, the Kansas Forest Service announced the 2025 Kansas Arbor Day Poster Contest winners. The Kansas Forest Service thanked all who participated in the contest this year. The theme was, “Kansas Trees are Terrific in Cities, Towns and Communities,” which... Read More.

K-State Partners with Kansas Water Leaders to Host Regional Water Summit in Hays

Friday, April 25

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University is partnering with state and local water leaders to host a water summit in May focusing on water resource issues impacting local communities. The Know Your Water Summit will take place from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, May 2,... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Child Care Services and Consolidate Existing Early Childhood Programs

Thursday, April 24

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday signed House Bill 2045, a bipartisan compromise to expand access to child care services and consolidate existing early childhood programs into the Office of Early Childhood. The bill was crafted through negotiations with a bipartisan... Read More.

Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP) to Provide Funding for 47 Aviation Projects Across Kansas

Thursday, April 24

Governor Laura Kelly announced the allocation of $14.5 million for 47 aviation projects throughout Kansas as part of the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP). This program funds the planning, construction, and rehabilitation of public-use general aviation airports. Governor Kelly shared that the Kansas aerospace... Read More.

Rooted in Communities: Kansas Forest Service Cultivates a Precious Kansas Resource

Thursday, April 24

The independent agency, housed at K-State, promotes tree conservation, management and planning around the state. MANHATTAN, Kan. — You may not think about it often, but you have a favorite tree, Matthew Norville bets. Maybe it's a droopy weeping willow that you wove through as a... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Pope Francis

Wednesday, April 23

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, on Wednesday, directed flags on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities to be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on the day of interment, April 26, in honor of Pope Francis. “As one... Read More.

Barton County 2025 Facade Improvement Grant Cycle Opens, Barton County Commission Adopts Proclamation for Drug Endangered Children Awareness Day

Tuesday, April 22

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — The application cycle has opened for Barton County's facade improvement grant program for 2025. Two projects each are planned in Claflin, Ellinwood and Hoisington, where ten thousand dollars of county funds are being matched by a like amount from each... Read More.

Great Bend City Council Approves Three Year Contract with Animal Medical Center of Great Bend to Provide Services for Brit Spaugh Zoo

Tuesday, April 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend City Council Monday approved a three-year contract with Animal Medical Center of Great Bend to provide veterinary services for Brit Spaugh Zoo. The clinic owned by Dr. Nels Lindberg is purchasing the clinic of the current provider,... Read More.

Update: Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Pawnee Rock

Thursday, April 17

PAWNEE ROCK, Kan. (April 21, 2025) — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Pawnee Rock public water supply system located in Barton County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break... Read More.

United Way Impact Grant Applications Now Open!

Wednesday, April 16

The United Way of Central Kansas (UWCK) Impact Grant Applications are officially open! If your organization is doing impactful work in Health, Education, or Financial Stability, apply today! Application process: Simple one-page application, Funds awarded in May, Total annual funding: $5,000 Apply now Read More.

Roni Ettleman Promoted to Principal of Larned High School

Tuesday, April 15

LARNED, Kan. — Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education has announced the promotion of Mr. Roni Ettleman, as Larned High School's next Principal, effective July 1, 2025. Mr. Ettleman, who currently serves as LHS Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, will step into his new... Read More.

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Darren Doonan with Great Bend Receives Kansas Municipal Utilities’ Water Operator Award of Excellence

2025 Kansas Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners Announced

K-State Partners with Kansas Water Leaders to Host Regional Water Summit in Hays

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Child Care Services and Consolidate Existing Early Childhood Programs

Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP) to Provide Funding for 47 Aviation Projects Across Kansas

Rooted in Communities: Kansas Forest Service Cultivates a Precious Kansas Resource

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Pope Francis

Barton County 2025 Facade Improvement Grant Cycle Opens, Barton County Commission Adopts Proclamation for Drug Endangered Children Awareness Day

Great Bend City Council Approves Three Year Contract with Animal Medical Center of Great Bend to Provide Services for Brit Spaugh Zoo

Update: Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Pawnee Rock

United Way Impact Grant Applications Now Open!

Roni Ettleman Promoted to Principal of Larned High School

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