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Kansas Officials Directing $451 million at Closing Gaps in State’s High-speed Internet

Tuesday, June 27

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Injection of $451 million in federal funding offered Kansas a unique opportunity to improve access to high-speed internet essential to business, education, health care and communication services, state and federal officials said.The administration of Gov. Laura Kelly... Read More.

Kansas Governor Nominates Two, Reappoints One to Kansas Board of Regents

Tuesday, June 27

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly nominated to the Kansas Board of Regents a former Fort Scott Community College president as well as the top executive of an information technology company, while reappointing the higher education board’s chairman to a... Read More.

Brian Tate Named Kansas Volleyball Assistant Coach

Monday, June 26

Courtesy of The University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) – Head Coach Ray Bechard has announced the addition of Brian Tate to the Kansas volleyball staff. Tate, who was previously a volunteer assistant in the program, will now be solidified on staff as an assistant... Read More.

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,... Read More.

Kansas Duo Selected in the 2023 NBA Draft

Friday, June 23

By: The University of Kansas Athletics BROOKLYN, N.Y. (kuathletics.com) – Kansas guard Gradey Dick and forward Jalen Wilson were among the 58 players selected in the 2023 NBA Draft, held at Barclays Center in Brooklyn Thursday night.Dick was the overall No. 13 choice of the... Read More.

Super Bowl LVII Champion Kansas City Chiefs Announce “Chiefs Champions Tour”

Thursday, June 22

Courtesy of the Kansas City Chiefs (chiefs.com) - To provide fans the opportunity to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LVII victory, the team has announced the Chiefs Champions Tour, a mobile brand experience that brings the Chiefs to communities around the club's six-state... Read More.

New Report Estimates $1.3 Million Overpaid by Kansas Medicaid

Thursday, June 22

By Sam Bailey, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — A new Medicaid report finds more than $1.3 million may have been overpaid to managed care organizations due to slow information provision, causing Kansas Medicaid programs to pay members after they left the state.The attorney general’s office... Read More.

Day 3, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Wednesday, June 21

By Julia Debes, Kansas Wheat KANSAS – This is day 3 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Combines are kicking into gear across... Read More.

Zach Clemence Returns to Kansas

Wednesday, June 21

By: The University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) – Forward Zach Clemence is returning to Kansas, KU men’s basketball coach Bill Self announced Tuesday. Following the 2022-23 season, Clemence entered the transfer portal, but since decided to return to Kansas.“I had a conversation with... Read More.

Kevin McCullar Discusses His Decision to Return to Kansas

Tuesday, June 20

By: Nathan Swaffar (247Sports.com) - Despite entering the 2023 NBA Draft process for the second straight season, Kevin McCullar ultimately decided to return to KU and use his final season of college eligibility. McCullar’s return seemed unlikely when he initially told reporters he... Read More.

Kansas Firefighters Receive $16.8 million from Kansas Insurance Department

Tuesday, June 20

TOPEKA, Kan. – Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, today, announced, that the Kansas Insurance Department has made its annual distribution to local Firefighter Relief Associations (FRAs). Pursuant to the Kansas Firefighters Relief Act, $16,863,037.79 has been distributed among 554 local FRAs throughout the state.“Firefighters... Read More.

Kansas Unemployment Rate Unchanged in May, Up Slightly from a Year Ago

Friday, June 16

TOPEKA, Kan. – Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Services (LMIS) division of the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 2.9% in May. This is unchanged from... Read More.