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NASDA discusses ag labor crisis at NAFB

Wednesday, November 13

Pictured: NASDA’s RJ Karney (second from right) discusses the ag labor crisis at the 2024 NAFB Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) The senior director of public policy for NASDA says he’s hopeful the incoming Trump administration will tackle the ag...

Family Crisis Center Celebrates Newly Dedicated Basement Space

Thursday, February 1

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Family Crisis Center is delighted to announce the dedication of their newly transformed basement space, a significant milestone in their commitment to supporting individuals and families facing...

Crisis Drill Training

Tuesday, October 10

By Inman Police Chief, Bobby Herron INMAN, Kan. — On Friday, October 13th, the Inman Police Department will be hosting a Crisis Drill Training. This Drill will encompass the area of Pleasant View home as well as various parts of the Inman School Buildings.Participants in...

Sen. Moran Speaks on the Rise of Fentanyl Deaths Resulting from the Crisis at the Southern Border

Friday, September 29

Moran: The border is by far the single most important line of defense By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science – spoke on the...

Governor Kelly Highlights Kansas’ Continued Success with 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Tuesday, July 18

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday that since its launch in July 2022, the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline connects notably more Kansans to mental health resources in the Lifeline’s first full year of operation. In its first year, 9-8-8 saw a 73%...

Kansas Medical Workforce in Crisis as Worker Shortage Persists

Friday, June 23

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – Kansas hospitals are experiencing the highest turnover and job vacancy rates in a decade. The Kansas Hospital Association compiled its annual report with data from 109 hospitals across the state. Some of the highest vacancy rates reported were for nurses,...