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United Way of Central Kansas Renews Impact Grants Program to Support Local Non-Profits

Monday, March 11

By the United Way of Central Kansas BARTON/PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — The United Way of Central Kansas (UWCK) is proud to announce the renewal of its Impact Grants Program, offering funding opportunities for non-profit organizations in Barton & Pawnee Counties.The application process is streamlined, requiring... Read More.

Pathways Grant Given to New Beginnings Bisonte Food Service Program

Monday, March 4

By Reno County Kansas Local Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Shara Gonzales, President and CEO of New Beginnings, Inc., with Isaac Dimitt, Executive Chef/Kitchen Supervisor for New Beginnings, Inc., accepted a check for $10,000 on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, for the New Beginnings Bisonte Food... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Launches CO.STARTERS Program for Entrepreneurs

Tuesday, February 20

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. (GBED) will soon offer CO.STARTERS Core, a ten-session, cohort-based program that equips entrepreneurs of all kinds with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn business ideas into action. Drawing from... Read More.

KDOT’s Cost Share Program Applications Being Accepted

Monday, February 12

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the spring 2024 round of the agency’s Cost Share Program. Nearly $140 million has been given to Kansas communities since the Cost Share Program began in 2019.The... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Final Change Order on Veranda West Street Project, City Internship Program

Tuesday, January 30

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved a final change order on the Veranda West Street project. The change order from Andale Construction reflects the actual material quantities used, which resulted in a cost savings of just over $33,000. Approval... Read More.

Health Departments in Reno County and Monroe County participate in Mentoring Program

Friday, January 26

By Reno County KS Local Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department was selected to be mentors to the Monroe County Health Department in Wisconsin by NACCHO (National Association of City and County Health Officials) under the ROCA (Reducing Overdose through Community... Read More.

Barton Community College Welding Program Alum Finds Fulfilling Job at Local Company

Wednesday, January 17

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Ellinwood resident and Barton Welding Program alum Devin Christiansen gets to work each day, puts on her safety gear at her station, and once she pulls down her welding helmet all the distractions of... Read More.

2024 Kansas Horizon Award Program Recognizes 32 Kansas Educators

Friday, January 12

By the Kansas State Department of Education KANSAS — Thirty-two educators from Kansas are being recognized for their outstanding teaching skills through the 2024 Kansas Horizon Award program.The 2024 Kansas Horizon Award recipients were recently announced by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE).The... Read More.

Reno County Opposes President Biden’s 30 X 30 Program, Referred by Many as a “Land Grab”

Wednesday, December 27

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County is now on record as opposing a January 2021 executive order by President Joe Biden directing development of a program to conserve at least 30 percent of the lands and waters in the United States as... Read More.

Reno County to add new First-Time Felony Drug Offender Diversion Program

Tuesday, December 12

By Sandra J. Milburn, Reno County Communications Specialist Reno County, Kan. – Starting on January 1, 2024, Reno County will add a new First-Time Felony Drug Offender Diversion Program to expand diversion opportunities to previously ineligible individuals.A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding this diversion program... Read More.

Kansas State Forward Nae’Qwan Tomlin No Longer with Program after Indefinite Suspension

Thursday, December 7

BY CARTER BAHNSMANHATTAN, Kan. (247Sports.com) - Kansas State forward and potential NBA Draft prospect Nae'Qwan Tomlin is no longer with the program, athletic director Gene Taylor announced Wednesday in a release. Tomlin did not play for the Wildcats throughout the early... Read More.

Climate + Energy Project awarded $400,000 as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Buildings UP Program

Thursday, October 26

By the Climate + Energy Project HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Climate + Energy Project is pleased to announce that its program, Energy Navigators, has been awarded $400,000 in Phase 1 funding to build community-driven pathways to upgrading homes, improving home energy efficiency, reducing energy burden,... Read More.