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Kansas Forest Service Launches Online Tool to Assess State’s Wildfire Risk

Friday, September 29

Training sessions planned for Wichita, Manhattan By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension news service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Not all Kansas wildfires make headline news, so it may come as a surprise to many that the Sunflower State reported more than 8,000 wildfires in 2022.Eight…thousand…fires.... Read More.

Fundraiser Launches for Lyons News Reporter Manuel Gomez, Injured at Friday Night’s Football Game

Tuesday, September 26

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — A GoFundMe fundraiser has been launched for the family of Lyons News reporter Manuel Gomez, who was injured at last Friday's Lyons High School football game.According to Cody Luck, who set up the fundraiser, Gomez was on the sidelines... Read More.

Lindsborg Officially Launches Bike Share Program

Wednesday, July 5

LINDSBORG, Kan. – The City of Lindsborg formally dedicated the community's new bike share program Friday with a ribbon cutting at the Fredrickson Family Fitness Park. The new program is a joint project of several entities including the city, Bethany College, Lindsborg Community Hospital... Read More.

Kansas Launches Teacher Apprenticeships

Thursday, June 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS/KMUW) - A new program in Kansas is aimed at making it easier and less costly for people to become teachers. This fall, the state Department of Education will launch a teacher apprentice pilot project.Ten candidates will work in schools and be... Read More.

KDOT Launches Drive To Zero Crash Data Dashboard

Thursday, June 22

TOPEKA, Kan. – On behalf of the Drive To Zero Coalition, the Kansas Department of Transportation introduces the newest tool to empower transportation safety professionals, local agencies, and the public in making data-informed and safety-conscious decisions. The Drive To Zero Dashboard is an interactive... Read More.

Kansas Dept. of Commerce Launches Creative Placemaking Pilot Project

Friday, June 9

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Commerce and the Patterson Family Foundation are pleased to announce the Engaging Placemaking for Innovative Communities (EPIC) pilot program. With a focus on arts-driven community development projects that enhance rural communities and enable additional partnership and connection, EPIC is launching in south-central Kansas under the... Read More.

Sunflower Summer Launches with 100 Venues, Special Events and Camping

Monday, May 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSDE) - Since 2021, the educational program has provided summer enrichment learning opportunities to 164,318 Kansas students, and 110,744 adults.An educational program that promotes learning and family engagement during the summer by allowing Kansas families free access to museums, zoos, historic landmarks,... Read More.