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GBFD Brings Awareness to Classrooms during Fire Prevention Week

Wednesday, October 1

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Fire/EMS department is gearing up for Fire Prevention Week held from Oct. 5-11 by visiting local elementary schools to spread this year’s message: “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-ion Batteries in Your Home.”The GBFD will cover fire safety,... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk Takes Place Saturday, Sept. 27

Thursday, September 25

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation’s (MCCF) Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 27.The event, meant to bring light to the nationwide epidemic, is open to the public, with participants... Read More.

Kingman Healthcare Center Announces Suicide Prevention and Awareness Event

Friday, September 19

KINGMAN, Kan. - Preston Sauers, CEO of Kingman Healthcare Center in Kingman, Kansas announced a record number of attendees registered for the 4th Annual Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk Run. The event is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, September 20th at 8:00 AM and is... Read More.

There’s Still Time to Make a Difference—Join the Putting for Prevention Golf Tournament

Friday, July 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 25, 2025)– Reno County’s youth are facing urgent challenges, including increased mental health struggles and a heightened risk of substance use. According to 2025 Kansas Communities That Care (KCTC) survey data, teens in Reno County report these issues at rates higher... Read More.

Rise Up Reno Prevention Network Completes Formation of Drug Endangered Children Alliance

Thursday, December 12

By Rise Up Reno Prevention Network RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Rise Up Reno Prevention Network has completed the formation of the Drug Endangered Children Alliance with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between agencies who are the leading force behind the wellbeing of children... Read More.

Governor Laura Kelly Declares October as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Month

Wednesday, October 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment KANSAS — Governor Laura Kelly proclaims the month of October as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Month. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is committed to reducing childhood lead poisoning in the state due to... Read More.

Governor Laura Kelly Declares September 23 – 27 as Kansas Falls Prevention Awareness Week

Tuesday, September 24

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment KANSAS — Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed September 23 – 27, 2024, as Kansas Falls Prevention Awareness Week. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Older Adult Falls Prevention Coalition are committed to empowering... Read More.

Reno County Suicide Prevention Coalition to Host Reflection Walk Saturday, Sept. 14

Monday, September 9

By the Rise Up Reno Prevention Network RENO COUNTY, Kan. — In light of Suicide Prevention Month, the Reno County Suicide Prevention Coalition is hosting a Reflection Walk on Saturday, September 14th from 9:00am until Noon at the Dillon Nature Center, Taylors Shady Lane Cabin.The... Read More.

KDADS Awards Kansas Prevention Collaborative-Community Initiative Grants to 10 Coalitions

Thursday, June 20

By The Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Behavioral Health Services Commission has selected awardees to receive more than $367,000 in FY25 Kansas Prevention Collaborative-Community Initiative (KPCCI) grants. The goal of KPCCI... Read More.

Rise Up Reno Presents Annual Putting For Prevention Golf Tournament June 21

Monday, June 10

By Rise Up Reno HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Rise Up Reno will hold the annual Putting For Prevention Golf Tournament on June 21, 2024 The two-person scramble will be held at Crazy Horse Golf Course. This two-person scramble will offer a fun day on Crazy Horse Golf Course... Read More.

City Council Approves Agreement with Interfaith Housing & Community Services, Resolutions Adopted

Tuesday, October 3

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday approved a program administration agreement with Interfaith Housing & Community Services Inc., for a down payment assistance program.This is funded through a general fund allocation of the city through the Hutchinson Housing Commission and... Read More.

Fire Prevention Month Cooking Safety Presentations

Monday, October 2

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — Cooking was the leading cause of reported home fires and home fire injuries in 2015-2019 and the second leading cause of home fire deaths. Cooking caused 49 percent of reported home fires, 20 percent of... Read More.

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GBFD Brings Awareness to Classrooms during Fire Prevention Week

McPherson County Community Foundation Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk Takes Place Saturday, Sept. 27

Kingman Healthcare Center Announces Suicide Prevention and Awareness Event

There’s Still Time to Make a Difference—Join the Putting for Prevention Golf Tournament

Rise Up Reno Prevention Network Completes Formation of Drug Endangered Children Alliance

Governor Laura Kelly Declares October as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Month

Governor Laura Kelly Declares September 23 – 27 as Kansas Falls Prevention Awareness Week

Reno County Suicide Prevention Coalition to Host Reflection Walk Saturday, Sept. 14

KDADS Awards Kansas Prevention Collaborative-Community Initiative Grants to 10 Coalitions

Rise Up Reno Presents Annual Putting For Prevention Golf Tournament June 21

City Council Approves Agreement with Interfaith Housing & Community Services, Resolutions Adopted

Fire Prevention Month Cooking Safety Presentations

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