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Safety First in Vehicles: Buckle Up, Phone Down

Tuesday, October 24

By Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — Put safety first when getting into a vehicle and participate in Buckle Up Phone Down (BUPD) Day, recognized across the country on Oct. 25. The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Drive To Zero (DTZ) Coalition challenge all... Read More.

More than $6.2M Awarded for Law Enforcement Safety and Security Equipment

Sunday, October 8

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced that more than $6.2 million from the Local Safety and Security Equipment (LSSE) grant program was awarded to 72 Kansas law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, and 911 communications agencies. The... 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.

Safety Stressed for Labor Day Holiday

Thursday, August 31

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — The Kansas Highway Patrol encourages everyone to plan for a safe Labor Day Weekend. Excessive speed, inattention, and impaired driving are leading causes of traffic crashes. Troopers will be on the roadways enforcing Kansas laws, and available to... 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.

City of Lindsborg Planning for Safety Center Renovation Project

Tuesday, June 20

LINDSBORG, Kan. – One of the primary objectives of the City of Lindsborg’s Strategic Plan is to provide a safe and healthy community with the goal of providing public safety services for all that maintain standards of excellence. Lindsborg’s Public Safety Center located on... Read More.

Nurses, State Officials Mark New Law Improving Workplace Safety

Monday, June 12

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS) –Doctors, nurses and other medical staff joined Governor Laura Kelly last Thursday to celebrate a new law that improves workplace safety for health care workers and increases penalties against people who assault medical personnel. Kelly says that workers in medical fields... Read More.

Hutchinson City Hall to Close Early on Wednesday, Feb. 15 for Safety Training

Monday, February 13

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson City Hall will close at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, so that staff can participate in an active shooter drill in cooperation with Hutchinson Police Department. Employees, who previously attended classroom training to prepare, will engage in a realistic... Read More.