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Governor Kelly Announces $5.9M for KDOT Cost Share Program Projects

Tuesday, December 2

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed today announced $5.9 million in awards for 10 transportation construction projects through KDOT’s fall 2025 Cost Share Program. This state investment will leverage nearly $3.3 million in community matching... Read More.

Second Half Miscues Cost Trinity Catholic at Sterling

Friday, October 24

STERLING - After playing Sterling tight in the first half, Trinity Catholic made a few uncharacteristic errors on Friday at Sterling College, as the undefeated Black Bears pulled away for a 34-12 win.The Celtics, who finish Class 1A District 7 runner-up to Sterling, played... Read More.

Salina City Commission Approved Additional Cost for Smoky Hill River Log Jam Removal

Monday, October 13

SALINA, Kan. — The Salina City Commission has approved an $800,000 contract amendment with Diehl Enterprises to remove the log jam in the Smoky Hill River. The city had originally in late July approved a contract with Diehl to remove the log jam resulting... Read More.

Kansas State Parks Propose Fee Hikes to Cover Parks Cost

Thursday, August 28

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is proposing significant increases in state park fees. KDWP officials say the increases are needed to cover park costs that have gone up nearly 45 percent since 2016, and Parks Director Conner O'Flannagan said they are necessary... Read More.

Kansas Legislators Despair About $60 Million Annual Cost of Contract Nurses at Psychiatric Hospitals

Tuesday, August 19

Larned, Osawatomie superintendents outline reasons to keep private contract labor TOPEKA, Kan. — The state of Kansas invests more than $60 million annually to hire contract nursing staff to work at state psychiatric hospitals in Larned and Osawatomie, but the financial boost hasn’t closed job... Read More.

KDOT’s Cost Share Program Applications Being Accepted

Tuesday, August 12

The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the fall 2025 round of the agency’s Cost Share Program. More than $157 million has been given to Kansas communities since the Cost Share Program began in 2019.The Cost Share Program provides financial assistance... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $5.3M for KDOT Cost Share Program Projects

Tuesday, June 24

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced $5.3 million in awards for 11 vital transportation construction projects across Kansas through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Cost Share Program for Spring 2025. This state investment will leverage nearly... Read More.

Late Goals Cost Women’s Soccer Warriors at Southwestern

Tuesday, October 22

BOX SCOREWINFIELD, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Defenses prevailed for the first half as the Lady Warriors took on the Southwestern College Moundbuilders in Winfield, Saturday night. Both teams were held scoreless before the scoring opened up in the second half.Sterling scored first when Emorie... Read More.

KDOT’s Cost Share Program Applications Being Accepted

Monday, August 12

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the fall 2024 round of the agency’s Cost Share Program. More than $146 million has been given to Kansas communities since the Cost Share Program began in... Read More.

KDOT’s Cost Share Program Applications Being Accepted

Monday, February 12

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the spring 2024 round of the agency’s Cost Share Program. Nearly $140 million has been given to Kansas communities since the Cost Share Program began in 2019.The... Read More.

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.

Kansas Lawmakers Promised State Employee Raises, but the Cost Could Shut Down Agencies

Friday, June 9

By Dylan Lysen TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - An unexpected hike in the cost of giving Kansas state employees a raise has created a potential budget crisis next year that could cause state agencies to shut down some operations.The cost for the 5%... Read More.