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A Decade of Honors: K-State Receives 10th Consecutive HEED Award

Tuesday, October 17

By Michelle Geering, K-State News and Communications Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — Insight Into Diversity magazine has recognized Kansas State University for the 10th consecutive year with the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity, or HEED, Award for its commitment to a welcoming environment.The award... Read More.

KANSASWORKS Virtual Statewide Job Fair – Oct 25, 2023

Monday, October 16

By KANSASWORKS KANSAS — The next KANSASWORKS Virtual Statewide Job Fair is scheduled for Oct. 25, 2023 beginning at 8am and ending at 5pm. Employers can register at no cost for this upcoming event at https://app.premiervirtual.com/events/90cbcdb6-7817-4615-b644-27c135026090/kansasworks-virtual-statewide-job-fair-october-25,-2023 by selecting “Organization” and it will take you... Read More.

2024 Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15th

Thursday, October 12

By the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability ServicesTOPEKA, Kan. — More than 572,000 Kansas residents receive health coverage through Medicare, and the time to review benefits is only days away. The program’s Fall Open Enrollment period, when you can make changes that take... Read More.

Governor Kelly, Senator Moran Release Statements on New Path Forward to Resolve Water Needs in Rattlesnake Creek Basin

Thursday, October 12

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Pause Request to Secure Water Rights Pending Collaborative Process with Kansas Department of Agriculture and Local Stakeholders By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and Senator Jerry Moran today celebrated an agreement between the U.S.... Read More.

Moran, Marshall, Estes & Mann Respond to Agreement to Resolve Water Needs in Rattlesnake Creek Watershed

Thursday, October 12

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) along with U.S. Representatives Ron Estes (KS-04) and Tracey Mann (KS-01) respond to the new agreement to resolve the water needs in Rattlesnake Creek Watershed.U.S.... Read More.

Kansas National, State Leaders Weigh in on ‘Heartbreaking Situation’ in Israel

Thursday, October 12

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall’s office announces efforts to help evacuate Kansans stuck in Israel By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector (October 11, 2023) TOPEKA, Kan. — At the state and federal level, Kansas government officials continue to condemn the escalating conflict in Israel.On Wednesday, U.S. Sen.... Read More.

FHSU Announces New Federal Funding to Expand the Number of Nursing Professionals in Rural Kansas

Thursday, October 12

By FHSU University Communications HAYS, Kan – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran was on the campus of Fort Hays State University to join FHSU President Tisa Mason and leaders from the university’s Department of Nursing to announce the award of two Health and Human Services Administration... Read More.

Motorists Encouraged to Be on the Lookout for Deer

Wednesday, October 11

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — Vehicle-deer crashes can happen any day of the year on Kansas roadways. Across the state, 37% of all single-vehicle crashes in 2022 involved a collision with a deer. The Kansas Department of Transportation reports six people were... Read More.

Barton Community College Announces Summer 2023 Graduates

Tuesday, October 10

By Barton Community College Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the summer semester of 2023. Atchison Mekenzie Vice, A.S. Basehor Jackson Herbel, A.S. Bison Dominique Palmberg, A.S. Ellinwood Megan Clemons. A.A.S. Taryn Robl, A.A. Ft. Leavenworth Ashleigh Arnold, A.S. Abigail Gazell, A.S. Adrienne Strodder,... Read More.

Governor Kelly and Attorney General Kobach Condemn Attacks Against Israel

Monday, October 9

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and Attorney General Kris Kobach jointly release the below statement in response to the recent attacks against the Israeli people. “Like all Kansans, we are sickened and angered by the images and accounts of Hamas... Read More.

Marshall’s Office Offers Assistance to Kansans in Israel

Monday, October 9

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall M.D. SALINA, Kan. – In response to the ongoing deadly attacks on Israel, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., has announced his office’s assistance in helping any Kansan in Israel safely evacuate to a neighboring country... Read More.

Barton Dance Theatre to Host “Friday Night Line Dancing”

Monday, October 9

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Get your boots or dancing shoes ready for “Friday Night Line Dancing” class at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 in Studio 34 (located at the south end of campus) and join us for an unforgettable... Read More.