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Keep Water Safety Top of Mind this Boating Season

Thursday, May 16

Safe Kids Kansas, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks provide tips for families during National Safe Boating Week By Safe Kids Kansas/KDHE/Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks TOPEKA, Kan. — With almost 100 different kinds of boats – from... Read More.

TRACTOR SAFETY for 14 and 15-Year-Olds, Registration is Open

Monday, May 6

By Rod Schaub, K-State Research and Extension Frontier District The Marias des Cygnes and Frontier Extension Districts will be hosting a Hazardous Occupation Training (H.O.T.) class. This class is required for 14 and 15-year-old youth who want to operate farm tractors on farms other than... Read More.

Burn Permits – It’s All About Community Safety

Tuesday, April 9

By Reno County KS Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Emergency Management Department and the 911 Communications Center want to share with the public that getting required burn permits is about keeping your community safe.“Getting a required burn permit is not a punishment,... Read More.

Chiefs Re-Sign Safety Deon Bush and Defensive Tackle Mike Pennel

Thursday, March 14

BY MATT McMULLENKANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - The Kansas City Chiefs brought back two defensive players on Wednesday with the re-signings of safety Deon Bush and defensive tackle Mike Pennel.Bush returns for his third season with the Chiefs after appearing in six games... Read More.

Rise Up Reno’s Annual Youth Empowerment Summit Scheduled Monday Canceled for Safety

Sunday, January 14

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Rise Up Reno's annual Youth Empowerment Summit scheduled for Monday has been canceled for safety reasons. Executive Director Carla Smith said Sunday afternoon the decision to cancel was made based on below freezing temperatures and travel concerns for attendees... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Promotes Safety During Winter Holidays

Wednesday, December 20

By Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers will be out on the roads to assist motorists throughout the holiday weekend.The Christmas and New Year’s travel season has arrived and the Kansas Highway Patrol urges motorists to practice safety on the roads this holiday season. More people will... Read More.

Transfer safety Jordan Riley commits to Kansas State

Tuesday, December 19

BY RYAN WALLACE MANHATTAN, Kan. (247sports.com) - Another one of last weekend's visitors has now made the decision to call Manhattan home next season, as Ball State transfer Jordan Riley has committed to join the Wildcats in 2024.A day after K-State landed Austin Peay... Read More.

Marshall Announces Funding for McPherson County Roadway Safety Improvements

Thursday, December 14

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall SALINA, Kan. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. today announced $560,000 in grant funding to McPherson County and its communities from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program.“Maintaining... Read More.

Kansas State Safety Kobe Savage Enters Transfer Portal

Monday, December 11

By GPC Staff MAHNATTAN, Kan. (247Sports.com) – After rumors began buzzing late last week, Monday brought confirmation in the form of Kobe Savage officially entering his name into the transfer portal.Named one of seven team captains ahead of the 2023 season, the senior safety had... Read More.

Public Safety Building Renovation Project Awarded Grant

Wednesday, December 6

By the City of Lindsborg LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Public Safety Department, which includes police, fire, and EMS, was recently awarded a $163,000 grant for its public safety building renovation project. The Thriving Rural Grant was announced on Nov. 17 by the Patterson Family... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department and Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Collaborate on Infant Safety Box Project

Thursday, November 9

By the Hutchinson Fire Department and Hutchinson Regional Medical Center HUTCHINSON, Kan. — This week the Hutchinson Fire Department, in collaboration with Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, launched an initiative to raise funds to install two Hope's Cradles into two different fire station locations within the... Read More.

Efforts of Emergency Personnel Highlighted During Crash Responder Safety Week, Nov. 13-17

Thursday, November 9

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — More than 80,000 vehicles are involved in crashes across Kansas each year, with emergency responders putting their personal safety at risk at every scene. With that in mind, “Protect Those Who Protect You” is the theme... Read More.