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MeadowLARK Grant Program Expands Apprenticeship Opportunities in Kansas

Wednesday, July 26

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — On July 24, Governor Laura Kelly announced that the Kansas Office of Apprenticeship launched the MeadowLARK — Leading Apprenticeship Results in Kansas — Initiative to expand the state’s Registered Apprenticeship opportunities further.“MeadowLARK is an important tool that will be... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Receives Childcare Program Update; Approves Virtual School Handbook

Tuesday, July 25

By USD 308 Board of Education HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ashley Webster, Director of Head Start, gave an update to the board. This included information about Parents as Teachers, Pre-K classrooms, USD 308 child care center, Reno County Head Start, and Reno County Education Cooperative. Information... Read More.

K-State Advances International Veterinary Medicine Through Joint Doctorate Program with China

Tuesday, July 25

By Joe Montgomery MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine is training the domestic and international veterinarians of the future.The veterinary college's U.S.-China Center for Animal Health established the U.S.-China Joint Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program in 2012 to... Read More.

Dolly Parton to Visit Kansas to Celebrate her Imagination Library Program

Friday, July 21

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced on July 21 that on Monday, August 14, 2023, American icon Dolly Parton will visit Kansas to celebrate the statewide success of her Imagination Library program at a closed event hosted... Read More.

McPherson Public Schools Offering New Virtual Program

Wednesday, July 19

By McPherson Public Schools McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Public Schools has announced a new endeavor to better serve local students. Beginning in the 2023-24 school year, McPherson Public Schools is offering a virtual program for select 9th-12th grade students.This program will provide a unique, local... Read More.

Marcus Adams Jr. Departs the KU Basketball Program

Monday, July 17

By Michael Swain, 247Sports.com LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas freshman Marcus Adams Jr. has left the program and requested a release from his National Letter of Intent to attend to KU, he announced on Sunday. Adams arrived on campus in mid-June and was working out with... Read More.

Kansas Nonprofits Receive More than $4M from Community Service Program Tax Credits

Thursday, July 13

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that $4.1 million in Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits has been awarded to 36 nonprofit organizations across the state to boost fundraising efforts focused on improving local access to quality child care, health care, education,... Read More.

Safety Corridor Pilot Program Focuses on Saving Lives

Wednesday, July 5

KANSAS – Motorists traveling four stretches of highway across Kansas will now see increased traffic safety messaging and new signage as part of the Safety Corridor Pilot Program.The Safety Corridor Pilot Program is a five-year initiative to reduce fatalities and serious injuries in four... 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.

McPherson Police Chief Completes Mini-MPA Program

Wednesday, June 21

MCPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden was honored during Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting for completion of the Mini-MPA program offered by Wichita State University's Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs. The Mini-MPA program is a 16-week intensive professional development series for people... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Awards the Zarah with Loft Grant and Introduces New Incentive Program

Wednesday, June 21

GREAT BEND, Kan. – Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) recently announced the selection of the next recipient of the Loft Grant, a program aimed at revitalizing the upper levels in Great Bend’s downtown area. The award presentation will take place during a Press Conference... Read More.

Kansas Families Can Explore the Cosmosphere, Other Kansas Landmarks for Free as Part of Sunflower Summer Program

Friday, June 9

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Kansas families can have a blast for free this summer at the Cosmosphere all thanks to the Kansas State Department of Education's Sunflower Summer program. All Kansas students, and up to two accompanying adults, can receive free admission to the... Read More.