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The Power of Advocacy: From Awareness to Action

Wednesday, October 15

A Three-Part Series Presented by OCCK, Inc. & Disability Rights Center of Kansas SALINA, Kan. — OCCK, Inc. is partnering with the Disability Rights Center of Kansas (DRC Kansas) and the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) to host The Power of Advocacy:... 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.

GBFD Brings Awareness to Classrooms during Fire Prevention Week

Wednesday, October 1

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Fire/EMS department is gearing up for Fire Prevention Week held from Oct. 5-11 by visiting local elementary schools to spread this year’s message: “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-ion Batteries in Your Home.”The GBFD will cover fire safety,... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk Takes Place Saturday, Sept. 27

Thursday, September 25

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation’s (MCCF) Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 27.The event, meant to bring light to the nationwide epidemic, is open to the public, with participants... Read More.

Kingman Healthcare Center Announces Suicide Prevention and Awareness Event

Friday, September 19

KINGMAN, Kan. - Preston Sauers, CEO of Kingman Healthcare Center in Kingman, Kansas announced a record number of attendees registered for the 4th Annual Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk Run. The event is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, September 20th at 8:00 AM and is... Read More.

Bullpup Volleyball Sweeps Competition on Cancer Awareness Night

Wednesday, September 10

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson High School Volleyball team did not lose a set in their triangular league matches against Mulvane and Buhler, while also raising money for childhood cancer awareness on Tuesday, Sept. 9.The varsity matches were held at Holman Fieldhouse on the McPherson... Read More.

Empowering Change: Chevy’s Backpacks Enhance Autism Awareness For First Responders

Wednesday, August 6

McPHERSON, Kan. (Aug. 5, 2025) — Eight-year-old Chevy Settrini visited with the McPherson Sheriff Department, the McPherson Police Department, and the McPherson Fire Department on July 30, 2005, when he donated four backpacks to each department for Autism Awareness. Chevy was diagnosed with Autism... Read More.

Hutchinson Monarchs to Host Ad Astra Radio Night & Cancer Awareness Night June 14

Monday, June 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson Monarchs baseball team out of the Jayhawk Collegiate League will host two special events at Hobart-Detter Field Saturday, June 14, holding Ad Astra Radio Night and Cancer Awareness Night.The Monarchs will host the Great Bend Bat Cats that evening at... Read More.

Barton County 2025 Facade Improvement Grant Cycle Opens, Barton County Commission Adopts Proclamation for Drug Endangered Children Awareness Day

Tuesday, April 22

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — The application cycle has opened for Barton County's facade improvement grant program for 2025. Two projects each are planned in Claflin, Ellinwood and Hoisington, where ten thousand dollars of county funds are being matched by a like amount from each... Read More.

Banners Bring Awareness to National Agriculture Week in Local Communities

Thursday, March 6

OTTAWA, Kan. — Banners celebrating National Agriculture Week—March 16 – 22— have been hung along streets in Garnett and Ottawa to bring awareness to the impact of the local agricultural industry in each community.The ag awareness banner project is in its second year in... Read More.

Evergy Participates in Utility Scam Awareness Week

Wednesday, November 20

By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy is proud to join United Utilities Against Scams to recognize today as Utility Scam Awareness Day, Wednesday, November 20.Scammers are becoming more deceptive thanks to technology. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports scammers used phone, in-person, and... Read More.

Larned State Hospital Mental Illness Awareness Week Free Movie | Inside Out 2 | October 9 at 6:30 PM

Monday, October 7

By the Larned Chamber of Commerce LARNED, Kan. — Larned State Hospital has a free movie on Wednesday, October 9th at 6:30 pm. It will be hosted at the State Theater and the movie is Inside Out 2. The movie is to make aware of... Read More.