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Kansas Health Commissioner Urges Biosecurity to Curb Spread of EHV-1

Monday, December 8

Disease not yet reported in Kansas, but risk is higher during winter months MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas Animal Health Commissioner Justin Smith says biosecurity practices will be key to stemming the spread of a highly contagious virus in horses that can cause respiratory issues,... Read More.

KCAC Commissioner Breidenthal Resigns

Tuesday, June 10

By KCAC SportsWICHITA, Kan. (KCACSports.com) - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) announced Monday that Ted Breidenthal will conclude his time as commissioner of the conference on August 22, 2025, after submitting his resignation last week. Breidenthal joined the KCAC as commissioner in September... Read More.

Barton County Commissioner Gives Credit to Barton, Pawnee, and Russell County Residents for NIETC Proposal Cancellation

Tuesday, December 17

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Monday's announcement about the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) no longer pursuing the proposed Midwest Plains and Plains-Southwest National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETC) was brought up at this morning's Barton County Commission meeting.Commissioner Shawn Hutchinson said a... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 School Board, Bond Proposal and City Commissioner Election

Wednesday, November 8

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — For the 3rd time in two years voters in McPherson USD 418 on Tuesday rejected a bond issue. The $88.5 million proposal had its major item replacement the current academic area of McPherson High School. Unofficial numbers from the... Read More.

Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Seeks Commissioner

Thursday, July 20

Courtesy of the Kansas Colligate Athletic Conference WICHITA, Kan. (kcacsports.com) — The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) seeks highly qualified candidates for the position of Conference Commissioner. This position will work under a twelve-month appointment. The projected start date is September 1, 2023, and no later... Read More.

Education Commissioner: Kansas Needs to Boost Test Scores

Friday, April 14

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS/KMUW) - The state’s top education official says Kansas schools should make academic achievement a priority, and that includes raising test scores. Some state lawmakers have criticized Kansas schools for the growing number of students who score in the lowest level on... Read More.

Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) Commissioner Selection Announced

Monday, February 13

WINFIELD, Kan. - The Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) is pleased to introduce Mike Saddler as the next Commissioner of the Jayhawk Conference effective July 1, 2023. Saddler is set to succeed current KJCCC Commissioner, Carl Heinrich, who announced his retirement at the... Read More.