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GBPD SRO Paul Millard awarded Bronze Wreath of Valor by Wichita PD

Monday, November 17

GREAT BEND, Kan. — At the Great Bend City Council meeting on Nov. 17, School Resource Officer Paul Millard was awarded the Bronze Wreath of Valor by the Wichita Police Department for his heroic off-duty action during the Towne East Mall shooting on August... Read More.

Stafford County Economic Development is awarded $25,000 to complete Rural Champion Community Project on Childcare

Friday, October 31

MACKSVILLE, Kan. (October 16, 2025) — Earlier this summer Stafford County Economic Development (EcoDevo) was awarded $25,000 for an implementation grant as part of the Office of Rural Prosperity Rural Champions grant program announced last year in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation for... Read More.

Bronson Awarded CDBG Grant for Park Improvements

Thursday, October 23

BRONSON, Kan. — The City of Bronson is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) from the Kansas Department of Commerce to support long-awaited improvements to the Bronson City Park.The CDBG program is a federal initiative administered... Read More.

Stafford County Economic Development is awarded $25,000 to complete Rural Champion Community Project on Childcare

Friday, October 17

MACKSVILLE, Kan. (Oct. 16, 2025) — Earlier this summer Stafford County Economic Development (EcoDevo) was awarded $25,000 for an implementation grant as part of the Office of Rural Prosperity Rural Champions grant program announced last year in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation for... Read More.

Allen County Sheriff’s Office Awarded $200K Grant for Mental Health Awareness and Education

Tuesday, October 14

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Sheriff Anthony Maness told County Commissioners Tuesday he was notified late Friday by the US Department of Justice the department has been awarded a $200,000 grant for mental health awareness and education.A major focus of this grant is... Read More.

RKAP Awarded $381,000 Grant from Patterson Family Foundation to Expand Rural Workforce

Wednesday, October 8

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Rural Kansas Apprenticeship Program (RKAP) received a $381,000 grant from the Kansas City-based Patterson Family Foundation to expand the trades workforce in rural Kansas.“RKAP is committed to building a high-quality workforce in rural Kansas,” says Joel Leftwich,... Read More.

Hope Unlimited and CASA of 31st Judicial District Awarded State Grants

Thursday, August 14

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday over $32.5 million in state grants to maintain and enhance services for adult and child survivors of crime.These grants, funded through the State General Fund were awarded to nonprofit organizations providing services for survivors of... Read More.

Housing Tax Credits Awarded for Projects at Two Former Iola Schools

Wednesday, August 13

Plans to convert two former elementary school buildings in Iola to housing are a big step closer to moving forward.The Kansas Housing Resources Corporation announced Monday award of funding through the federal and state Low Income Housing Tax Credit programs totaling 1.7 million dollars... Read More.

Burlington and LeRoy Awarded Funds through Emergency Historic Asset Lifeline Program

Monday, August 11

Projects in Burlington and LeRoy will be sharing in $362,000 in Emergency Historic Asset Lifeline program funding announced Friday by Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland.These grants are awards to preserve historic buildings in Kansas that could have been lost due to... Read More.

Lindsborg City Council Appoints Faust as New City Administrator, Bids Awarded to APAC Kansas Shears Division for 2025 Chip Seal Projects

Tuesday, July 22

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg City Council official appointed Tanner Faust as the new City Administrator during Monday evening's meeting. Faust comes to Lindsborg from Lyons, where he served as Community Development Coordinator and later as Assistant City Administrator.After approval of the appointment, Faust... Read More.

Halstead Coaches, Blue Dragon Athletes Awarded at Wichita Sports Banquet

Friday, June 27

WICHITA, Kan. - Two Hutchinson Community College athletes were named the Junior College Athletes of the Year and a husband & wife duo of coaches at Halstead High School earned a special recognition at the 2025 Greater Wichita Sports Banquet, held by the Wichita Sports... Read More.

NCCC Awarded $145k to Support Senior Volunteer Service

Thursday, June 19

CHANUTE, Kan. — Neosho County Community College (NCCC) is pleased to announce that it has received an AmeriCorps Seniors (RSVP) grant of $145,000 from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. The grant will support the presence of RSVP volunteers and events... Read More.