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Construction Pause at Great Bend Innovation Center as Funding Timeline Shifts

Wednesday, November 12

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development announced on Monday that after completing phase one of construction on the Great Bend Innovation Center, further construction will temporarily pause as the organization works to close the remaining funding gap to finish phase two.The multi-million... Read More.

Construction Pause at Great Bend Innovation Center as Funding Timeline Shifts

Monday, November 10

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development announced today that after completing phase one of construction on the Great Bend Innovation Center, further construction will temporarily pause as the organization works to close the remaining funding gap to finish phase two.The multi-million project,... Read More.

Allen County Commission Hear Final Walkthrough on Landfill Expansion Project, Funding Request for Humboldt’s 67th Biblesta Approved

Tuesday, September 2

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Public Works Director Mitch Garner told County Commissioners Tuesday a final walk-through on the Landfill expansion project is scheduled to take place Thursday with a KDHE Representative. Most of the punch list items have been taken care of... Read More.

School Supply Closet Faces Funding Shortfall

Thursday, August 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — The expected cost of school supplies for each McPherson Middle School student is about $80.46. While the supply list is basic (pencils, pens and other essentials) it adds an expense beyond enrollment and program fees. For some families, even modest costs... Read More.

Concern Voiced to Allen County Commissioners on SEKMHC Funding Cut

Tuesday, August 5

IOLA, Kan. — Iola Veterinarian Darrel Monfort questioned Allen County Commissioners Tuesday about their decision to eliminate all but one dollar of the funding it provides to Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center, voicing concerns on the impact it would have on services.“I think it... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Consider Placing Sales Tax Proposal on General Election Ballot Funding Ambulance and Mental Health Services

Monday, July 21

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday were generally in agreement on placing a one-half percent sales tax proposal on the November general election ballot to fund ambulance and mental health services.The county presently provides property fax funds to the five ambulance providers... Read More.

New Report: Kansas to Lose $3.897 Billion in Medicaid Funding Under Senate-Approved ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ Thousands Still to Lose Coverage

Thursday, July 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Kansas stands to lose $3.897 billion in federal and state Medicaid funding under the Senate-approved version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which will result in Kansas hospitals losing $2.65 billion in funding over 10 years.Under the Senate plan, 13,000... Read More.

Congressionally-Approved Funding for Kids Being Blocked In Unprecedented Way

Wednesday, July 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 2, 2025) - CALL ON CONGRESS TO GET AFTER-SCHOOL FUNDING RELEASED TO THE STATESOn June 30, the Department of Education notified state agencies that 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) funding would not be distributed by July 1 as it historically... Read More.

Friendship Meals and Some Meals on Wheels Programs Threatened Due to Funding Shortfalls

Friday, May 30

Unless additional funding can be secured, Friendship Meals and Meals on Wheels programs in ten counties operated by Hutchinson-based Everfull, formerly Aging Projects, Inc., could be terminated by the first of July. Locally, this could involve programs locally in Kingman, McPherson, Reno, and Rice... Read More.

Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP) to Provide Funding for 47 Aviation Projects Across Kansas

Thursday, April 24

Governor Laura Kelly announced the allocation of $14.5 million for 47 aviation projects throughout Kansas as part of the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP). This program funds the planning, construction, and rehabilitation of public-use general aviation airports.Governor Kelly shared that the Kansas aerospace... Read More.

New Round of Mural Funding Available for Rural Kansas Communities

Thursday, April 3

The Kansas Department of Commerce has launched the latest round of Rural Mural funding. There is $125,000 available for this round to help support creative projects in rural Kansas communities.The Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP) has opened applications through May 16. The... Read More.

Commerce Offers Funding Opportunities for Upper Floor Housing in Main Street Communities

Wednesday, April 2

TOPEKA, Kan. (April 1, 2025) — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced today $250,000 is available under the Residential Opportunities on Main Street (ROOMS) grant program to support new upper-floor housing in commercial buildings in Designated Kansas Main Street communities.“Last year’s... Read More.