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Child Care Zones Grants Awarded to Several Kansas Counties

Monday, June 2

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), through its Child Care Matters initiative and in collaboration with All In For Kansas Kids, is pleased to announce four awards to Kansas communities as part of its Child Care Zones program. This... Read More.

McPherson County Students Awarded Prestigious Ag Scholarships

Monday, May 19

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee is proud to announce that Karson Schierling, a graduate of Inman High School, has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Scholarship for McPherson County. This scholarship is... Read More.

Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) at Hutchinson Community College Awarded Federal Grant to Support Volunteer Service

Tuesday, April 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) announced today that it has received an AmeriCorps Seniors grant from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. The grant will expand RSVP’s presence in Reno County, KS where the organization has been... Read More.

KU Baseball’s Ballinger Awarded Big 12 Player of the Week

Tuesday, April 8

IRVING, Texas (KUAthletics.com) – Sophomore infielder Brady Ballinger was named Big 12 Player of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday. The Big 12 weekly honor is the first of his career.Ballinger hit .444/.524/1.056 (8-for-18), with two doubles, three home runs,... Read More.

FHSU Department of Biological Sciences Awarded $385,971 National Science Foundation Grant

Monday, February 3

HAYS, Kan. — The Department of Biological Sciences at Fort Hays State University (FHSU) has been awarded a $385,971 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for their research project, "Uncovering Change Catalysts: Examining Community of Practice Members as They Leverage Individual Course Improvements... Read More.

Sterling WBB’s Clason Awarded Offensive Player of the Week for the Third Time

Tuesday, January 21

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) -Offensive Player of the WeekKorynn Clason - Sterling College5-10 | Sr. | G | Cambridge, Neb.Clason had another standout week, scoring a combined 47 points and tallying three assists over two games. In the loss to Bethany, Clason shot 43% from the... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved November Bids, Projects Awarded in Allen, Anderson County

Tuesday, December 10

By Lucky Kidd Among the bid awards from the November letting of the Kansas Department of Transportation were three in Allen and Anderson Counties. All three projects were awarded to Bettis asphalt and Construction of Topeka.Two of the projects are along US 59, one a... Read More.

NCCC Awarded $56K Federal CTE Grant

Thursday, October 31

By Neosho Community College CHANUTE, Kan. — Neosho County Community College was awarded a federal grant in the amount of $56,798 by the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) from the Carl D. Perkins Reserve Fund. The grant was awarded to fund efforts which address the... Read More.

McPherson Chamber 2024 Emerging Leader Awarded to Kena Dacus

Tuesday, October 29

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. (Oct. 28, 2024) — The Emerging Leader Award is presented each year to an individual who is an up-and-coming business and community leader – a rising star who is inspiring others. Among other criteria, this individual’s... Read More.

$31.5M to be Awarded for 31 Bicycle, Pedestrian Projects Across Kansas

Wednesday, October 16

TOPEKA, Kan. — On October 14, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly announced that nearly $31.5 million will be awarded to fund 31 projects across Kansas. These projects aim to enhance the safety, accessibility, and mobility of communities by creating more walkable and bike-friendly routes through... Read More.

Opioid Settlement Funds Awarded and Successful Updates Shared and Request for Proposals: Reno County/Hutchinson Fights Addiction Fund

Wednesday, September 25

By Reno County, Kansas Opioid Settlement Funds AwardedIn 2024, the Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Oversight Committee has awarded close to $100,000 in grant funding out of the nearly $300,000 that they have received for the two funds. The grant funding was awarded to Horizons Mental... Read More.

Newton Fire and EMS Awarded $518K through FEMA Firefighter Grant

Monday, August 26

By Lucky Kidd NEWTON, Kan. — Newton Fire/EMS has been awarded a Federal Assistance for Firefighter's Grant (AFG) worth over $518,000 through FEMA to purchase a new fire engine and tender.This will replace a 41-year-old military style and employee-built water tender that holds insufficient amounts... Read More.