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Kansas Medical Workforce in Crisis as Worker Shortage Persists

Friday, June 23

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – Kansas hospitals are experiencing the highest turnover and job vacancy rates in a decade. The Kansas Hospital Association compiled its annual report with data from 109 hospitals across the state. Some of the highest vacancy rates reported were for nurses,... Read More.

Governor Kelly Appoints Calvin Reed as Secretary of Transportation

Thursday, June 22

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly Wednesday announced that she has appointed Calvin Reed as Secretary of the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). Reed has served as acting secretary since the departure of former Secretary of Transportation Julie Lorenz in December 2022.“Calvin Reed has... Read More.

New Report Estimates $1.3 Million Overpaid by Kansas Medicaid

Thursday, June 22

By Sam Bailey, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — A new Medicaid report finds more than $1.3 million may have been overpaid to managed care organizations due to slow information provision, causing Kansas Medicaid programs to pay members after they left the state.The attorney general’s office... Read More.

Wall Visit in Great Bend a Huge Success

Thursday, June 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. – On May 11-14, 2023 the Great Bend community was honored to host the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall & Education Center in Al Burns Field in Veterans Memorial Park. This Free Event was an amazing collaboration of many organizations and... Read More.

KDOT Launches Drive To Zero Crash Data Dashboard

Thursday, June 22

TOPEKA, Kan. – On behalf of the Drive To Zero Coalition, the Kansas Department of Transportation introduces the newest tool to empower transportation safety professionals, local agencies, and the public in making data-informed and safety-conscious decisions. The Drive To Zero Dashboard is an interactive... Read More.

K-State Selects Locations for 2023-2024 Community Visits, Celebrates First Year of Success Across the State

Thursday, June 22

MANHATTAN, Kan. — K-State continues traveling the state. Kansas State University is gearing up for the second year of presidential community visits across Kansas. The regional community visit initiative focuses on the people of Kansas and their communities. K-State is visiting multiple communities... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Awards the Zarah with Loft Grant and Introduces New Incentive Program

Wednesday, June 21

GREAT BEND, Kan. – Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) recently announced the selection of the next recipient of the Loft Grant, a program aimed at revitalizing the upper levels in Great Bend’s downtown area. The award presentation will take place during a Press Conference... Read More.

UPDATE: Investigation of Letters with Suspicious White Powder

Wednesday, June 21

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) announced that the investigation into around 100 suspicious letters sent to legislators and public officials has now expanded beyond Kansas, so the FBI will now be the agency leading the investigation.The KBI will continue to... Read More.

Kansas Firefighters Receive $16.8 million from Kansas Insurance Department

Tuesday, June 20

TOPEKA, Kan. – Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, today, announced, that the Kansas Insurance Department has made its annual distribution to local Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs). Pursuant to the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act, $16,863,037.79 has been distributed among 554 local FRAs throughout the state.“Firefighters... Read More.

Event will Honor Rep. Bob Bethell, Display K-14 Sign in His Name

Monday, June 19

STERLING, Kan. - A gathering to honor the late state Rep. Bob Bethell – who represented Rice County and parts of Reno and Barton counties – will be held Saturday, July 1, in Sterling.The ceremony will include one of the new K-14 memorial interchange... Read More.

Early Childhood Task Force Seeking Public Input During Statewide Community Engagement Tour

Monday, June 19

TOPEKA, Kan. (KASB) – School leaders, educators and advocates and other Kansans will be able to provide input on the future of childcare and early childhood development through public meetings during the last week of June.Gov. Laura Kelly’s Early Childhood Transition Task Force is... Read More.

Evergy Slashes Planned Renewable Energy Additions, Proposes More Natural Gas

Monday, June 19

By Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. - Kansas’ largest electric utility has drastically scaled back its plans to add more clean energy over the next decade and will keep open its oldest coal plant for years longer.Two years ago, Evergy announced plans to... Read More.