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Allen Community College Hosts Family Art Night

Thursday, October 16

IOLA, Kan. — Children in costume filled the Allen Community College Student Center Wednesday evening for Family Art Night, a free community event that welcomed families for an evening of arts and crafts, games, trick-or-treating, snacks, hot dogs and prizes.The Halloween-themed celebration featured stations... Read More.

RKAP Awarded $381,000 Grant from Patterson Family Foundation to Expand Rural Workforce

Wednesday, October 8

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Rural Kansas Apprenticeship Program (RKAP) received a $381,000 grant from the Kansas City-based Patterson Family Foundation to expand the trades workforce in rural Kansas.“RKAP is committed to building a high-quality workforce in rural Kansas,” says Joel Leftwich,... Read More.

Loyd Builders Tapped for Mih Family Fine Arts Center Construction

Thursday, August 28

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Board of Trustees held a Special Board of Trustees Meeting on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in the Student Union Boardroom on the Chanute Campus. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. and adjourned... Read More.

Family Gatherings: At Home Safe Food Handling

Tuesday, July 29

One of the food safety steps that is often the most forgotten at outdoor picnics is also one of the most simple. Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee said while home cooks and BBQ aficionados often remember to cook foods to the required... Read More.

Augustine Family Gift Helps Launch Boys & Girls Club of Salina

Thursday, July 24

SALINA, Kan. — A powerful family legacy is helping bring a long-held dream to life for Salina’s youth.To honor the memory and values of their late parents, Ted and Almita Augustine, the Augustine Family has established a $500,000 matching gift challenge through their Donor... Read More.

Lindsborg Community Hospital Welcomes Dr. Stephen Grillot, DO, to Family Health Care Clinic

Thursday, July 17

LINDSBORG, KAN. — Lindsborg Community Hospital is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Stephen Grillot, DO to the provider team at the Family Health Care Clinic.Dr. Grillot is a graduate of the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City,... Read More.

Schmidt Supports Bipartisan Effort to Provide Financial Relief to Family Caregivers

Wednesday, July 9

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) today announced he has cosponsored the Credit for Caring Act. The legislation would ensure family caregivers can financially continue to provide care services for their loved ones by establishing an annual tax credit of up to $5,000.Nearly... Read More.

Lindsborg’s Family Health Care Clinic Opens New Nail Care Clinic

Tuesday, July 8

LINDSBORG, Kan. (July 7, 2025) — Lindsborg’s Family Health Care Clinic is proud to announce the opening of a new Nail Care Clinic dedicated to helping seniors, diabetics, and those with mobility and nail challenges manage nail and foot health.The Nail Care Clinic will... Read More.

McPherson Family YMCA to Become Part of Greater Wichita YMCA Association

Thursday, June 12

WICHITA, Kan. — The McPherson Family YMCA and the Greater Wichita YMCA Boards of Directors have agreed to bring the two associations together under the same umbrella. With this collaboration, the Y will be able to expand its mission impact and serve more youth... Read More.

K-State to Stripe Out Bill Snyder Family Stadium for Home Opener vs. North Dakota

Wednesday, June 11

By K-State AthleticsMANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) - K-State fans, get ready to make a bold statement under the lights! The Wildcats will kick off the 2025 home season in style with a Stripe Out of Bill Snyder Family Stadium when K-State hosts North Dakota on... Read More.

Human Remains Found Near Garnett in 1973 Positively Identified; Providing Answers to Family After 52 Years

Tuesday, April 8

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office have positively identified human remains that were found near Garnett, Kansas in April of 1973, providing answers to a family after 52 years.On April 18, 1973, the decomposing remains... Read More.

Malia Sullivan, APRN Joins McPherson Medical & Surgical Associates Family Practice

Monday, April 7

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Medical & Surgical Associates announced Malia Sullivan, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), joining its family practice full time. Malia's special interests include Women’s Health and Pediatrics, although she is accepting new patients of all ages. You can call to schedule with... Read More.