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KDOT Announces Award Bids for State Highway Projects in Ellsworth, McPherson, Saline County

Tuesday, December 10

By Lucky Kidd The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced award of bids for state highway projects from their November bid letting, including a large mill and overlay project including portions of three highways in Ellsworth, McPherson and Saline counties.Venture Corporation of Great Bend was... Read More.

KDOT Announces Award Bids for State Highway Projects, Including Ellsworth, McPherson, Saline County

Tuesday, December 10

By Lucky Kidd The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced award of bids for state highway projects from their November bid letting, including a large mill and overlay project including portions of three highways in Ellsworth, McPherson and Saline counties.Venture Corporation of Great Bend was... Read More.

Lyons, Ellinwood Organizations Receive Tourism Grants

Monday, December 9

TOPEKA, Kan. — Today, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced that more than $400,000 has been awarded for projects that will boost tourism throughout the state. Funding from the Attraction Development Grant program will be divided among 13 entities. Among grant... Read More.

Kansas Tourism Awards $400K for Projects to Boost Tourism Across Kansas

Monday, December 9

TOPEKA, Kan. — Today, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced that more than $400,000 has been awarded for projects that will boost tourism throughout the state. Funding from the Attraction Development Grant program will be divided among 13 entities. Two of... Read More.

Pittsburg State University Social Work Students Make a Difference through Community-Focused Projects

Tuesday, December 3

By Andra Stefanoni, Pittsburg State University Director of Media Relations PITTSBURG, Kan. — Thirteen Social Work students have made a difference to children, adults, and animals across Southeast Kansas and Southwest Missouri this semester as the result of class projects at Pittsburg State University. The projects... Read More.

County Commissioners Ban Commercial Scale Solar and Wind Energy Projects in McPherson County

Monday, November 18

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Commercial scale solar and wind energy projects are now officially banned in McPherson County.County Commissioners Monday approved as part of an annual review of the County's Comprehensive Plan a planning board recommendation to adopt a policy prohibiting commercial... Read More.

McPherson County Approves Contract for Building Renovation and Trail Expansion Projects

Monday, October 28

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners have approved a $6.676 million contract with Fuqua Construction for the renovation project at the County Building at 122 West Marlin. The project will allow for relocation of most county offices now located at the... Read More.

Kansas Energy Program Receives Grant to Help Implement Energy Efficiency Projects in Kansas

Friday, October 18

By Grant Guggisberg, K-State News and Communications MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Kansas Energy Program has received more than $600,000 in grant funding from the Kansas Corporation Commission to help Kansans achieve energy efficiency.The Kansas Energy Program, or KEP, will... Read More.

$31.5M to be Awarded for 31 Bicycle, Pedestrian Projects Across Kansas

Wednesday, October 16

TOPEKA, Kan. — On October 14, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly announced that nearly $31.5 million will be awarded to fund 31 projects across Kansas. These projects aim to enhance the safety, accessibility, and mobility of communities by creating more walkable and bike-friendly routes through... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Police Department Purchase of Handheld Narcotics Analyzer, Agree to $19K Toward Local Match on McPherson Airport Projects

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Bids from three companies for rehabilitation of houses at 1115 South Chestnut and 1208 South Walnut were opened during Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting. These projects are funded through a Community Development Block Grant.S&A Construction of Topeka had the... Read More.

Kansas Arts Commission Funds Creative Projects Across State

Tuesday, July 23

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $1,295,450 has been awarded to 108 recipients in the latest round of Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant funding. The funds will support museums, arts education,... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $10M for Broadband Projects in Rural Kansas

Monday, July 22

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (July 19, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly announced that $10 million has been awarded to 12 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants. The awards will be paired with an additional... Read More.