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Over $12M Awarded to Fall 2023 KDOT Cost Share Projects

Tuesday, November 28

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed announced today that more than $12 million state dollars will be awarded to 16 transportation construction projects across Kansas through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Cost Share... Read More.

McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation Awarded $50K Grant for Native American Exhibit

Tuesday, November 14

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation received a $50,000 check from Kansas Tourism of the Kansas Department of Commerce today.The museum was one of 14 recipients of the 2023 Attraction Development Grant. The grant will fund a Native... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Awarded Horizon Business Award at Annual Chamber Meeting

Thursday, November 9

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is honored to have been awarded the Horizon Business Award at the Annual Chamber Meeting on Nov. 8, 2023. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the McPherson Chamber of Commerce, our clients, and the wonderful people... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Awarded Six KSDE Star Awards

Thursday, October 26

By USD 313 Buhler Public Schools BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler Unified School District 313 (USD 313) has been honored with a total of six Kansas Department of Education (KSDE) Star Awards. This recognition celebrates the district's dedication to success in the outcome measures that Kansans... Read More.

Climate + Energy Project awarded $400,000 as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Buildings UP Program

Thursday, October 26

By the Climate + Energy Project HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Climate + Energy Project is pleased to announce that its program, Energy Navigators, has been awarded $400,000 in Phase 1 funding to build community-driven pathways to upgrading homes, improving home energy efficiency, reducing energy burden,... Read More.

More than $6.2M Awarded for Law Enforcement Safety and Security Equipment

Sunday, October 8

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced that more than $6.2 million from the Local Safety and Security Equipment (LSSE) grant program was awarded to 72 Kansas law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, and 911 communications agencies. The... Read More.

$47M in Federal Funds Being Awarded for Two Kansas Rail Projects

Tuesday, October 3

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced two short-line railroad companies in Kansas are being awarded a combined $47 million in federal funding for rail improvement projects as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Watco, based in... Read More.

Hutchinson Community College in Partnership with One of Eight Apprenticeship Recipients Awarded Grants

Thursday, September 28

By Ad Astra News TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Commerce awarded at total of $528,478 to eight entities across the state for projects meant to attract and retain employees and build the state workforce through registered apprenticeships according to an announcement made today... Read More.

Record-Breaking $327,000 in scholarships awarded to Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship students

Tuesday, September 26

By University Communications HAYS, Kan. – Approximately 260 donor scholarships exceeding $327,000 were awarded to business and entrepreneurship students for the 2023-24 academic year at Fort Hays State University. This is an increase of nearly $10,000 over last year.The awards ceremony for the W.R. and... Read More.

McPherson Leaders Under 30 to be Awarded in the Fall

Tuesday, August 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — At the City Commission Meeting Tuesday morning, McPherson Police Department Chief Mikel Golden and Detective Patrick Carr announced that three McPherson City Employees will be recognized and awarded later this fall for their efforts and contributions to the community.The three McPherson... Read More.

Federal Grants of $500,000 Awarded to Emporia, Osawatomie to Revitalize Downtowns

Thursday, August 17

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that two rural communities will each receive $250,000 in federal grants to assist with community development projects. The $500,000 will be matched with $1,236,632 of local funding, totaling more than $1.7 million of new investment in... Read More.

McPherson Awarded Grant for 40 New Homes

Tuesday, August 15

By the City of McPherson McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson is excited to announce its successful application for an MIH-ARPA (Moderate Income Housing-American Rescue Plan Act) grant through the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation. McPherson’s successful proposal — submitted by Twinland II, LLC —... Read More.