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Governor Kelly Announces Release of Early Childhood Transition Task Force Final Report

Monday, December 11

Report Analyzes Current Early Childhood Care and Education System, Recommends Unification of Kansas' Early Childhood Services By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Today, the Kansas Early Childhood Transition Task Force (ECTTF), established by Governor Laura Kelly through the first executive order... Read More.

Carter Leads Four Wildcats in Double Figures in 75-60 win at LSU

Saturday, December 9

BATON ROUGE, La. (KStateSports.com) – Louisiana native Cam Carter led four Wildcats in double figures with a game-high 21 points, as Kansas State ran its winning streak to 5 games with a 75-60 road win over LSU on Saturday... Read More.

VA Ready to Open Hays Clinic at New Location

Friday, December 8

By the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center Wichita, Kan. – Veterans in northwest Kansas will now have easier access to VA’s Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Hays with its relocation to 4107 Vine Street, just north of I-70.The community is invited to attend... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Nearly $2M to Support Kansas Children Exposed to Drugs

Friday, December 8

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in partnership with the Kansas Alliance for Drug Endangered Children, is awarding nearly $2 million to 18 Kansas service agencies in... Read More.

Sen. Moran Announces Grant to Begin Work on Connecting the Heartland Flyer to Kansas

Friday, December 8

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced a $500,000 Federal Railroad Administration grant to begin planning and development for an extension of Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer that will connect the existing rail service between... Read More.

Fort Hays State Students Win Entrepreneurial Challenge

Thursday, December 7

By University Communications HAYS, Kan. — A team of students from Fort Hays State narrowly edged out a University of Connecticut team in the inaugural Werth Entrepreneurship Challenge on Nov. 29. The event, sponsored by Peter Werth in collaboration with FHSU’s Department of Applied Technology,... Read More.

Senator Marshall Discusses Border Security with Kansas Reporters Thursday

Thursday, December 7

By Lucky Kidd U.S. Senator Roger Marshall M.D. (R-KS) talked about border security as it relates to a four-pronged “puzzle” promoted by President Biden in a news conference with Kansas reporters Thursday, which all 49 Republicans voted against Wednesday night.Marshall said that “puzzle" (as proposed)... Read More.

Senator Marshall Introduces Bill to Protect Access to Nursing Homes in Rural Kansas

Wednesday, December 6

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), alongside a group of bipartisan Senators, introduced the Protecting Rural Seniors Access to Care Act, legislation that would prevent the U.S. Department of Health and... Read More.

KFB Honors Members, Friends at 105th Annual Meeting

Tuesday, December 5

By Kansas Farm Bureau MANHATTAN, Kan. — Members from Pawnee County joined nearly 400 Farm Bureau members of Kansas during Kansas Farm Bureau's 2023 Annual Meeting in Manhattan Dec. 2-4. They wrapped up important business for their farm organization after debating and adopting policy statements... Read More.

No. 5 Kansas Defeats No. 4 Reigning National Champion UConn 69-65

Saturday, December 2

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kevin McCullar Jr. scored 21 points, including back-to-back three-pointers that gave Kansas the lead down the stretch, and the fifth-ranked Jayhawks held on to beat No. 4 UConn 69-65 on Friday night in a showdown of the past two national champions.Read More.

Shop Local and Win: Great Bend Chamber Incentivize Consumers to Shop Local with Campaign

Saturday, December 2

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce invites holiday shoppers to shop locally during the 2023 holiday shopping window. To incentivize consumers, the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce will be giving away Chamber Gift Certificates... Read More.

Barton’s Minneman Marches in Macy’s Parade

Friday, December 1

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College Barton’s Director of Instrumental Activities Jamie Minneman participated in a once-in-a-lifetime experience last week by marching with the Saluting America's Band Directors (SABD) in the 97th Annual Macy’s Parade in New York City. As part of SABD, Minneman participated... Read More.