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KDHE Awards 17 Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Community Grantees

Tuesday, June 27

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Community Health Promotion program is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Community Grant. In total, the SFY 2024 CDRR program covers: 17 grantees, 29 counties and... Read More.

AAA Kansas Warns About Leaving Children Inside Hot Cars

Tuesday, June 27

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KPR) — It's hot and getting hotter in Kansas. With recent rising temperatures, AAA Kansas is reminding motorists not to leave their children unattended in automobiles.Every year, children die because they were left inside a hot vehicle.AAA Kansas spokesman Shawn Steward said... Read More.

Attorney General: Kansas Will Stop Changing Genders on IDs

Tuesday, June 27

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach says the state will stop allowing transgender people to change the gender on their driver's licenses and birth certificates. A new law set to take effect July 1st changes the rules.Trans Kansans have been able... Read More.

Kansas Officials Directing $451 million at Closing Gaps in State’s High-speed Internet

Tuesday, June 27

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Injection of $451 million in federal funding offered Kansas a unique opportunity to improve access to high-speed internet essential to business, education, health care and communication services, state and federal officials said.The administration of Gov. Laura Kelly... Read More.

Kansas Governor Nominates Two, Reappoints One to Kansas Board of Regents

Tuesday, June 27

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly nominated to the Kansas Board of Regents a former Fort Scott Community College president as well as the top executive of an information technology company, while reappointing the higher education board’s chairman to a... Read More.

Hutchinson Public Works to Repair a Section of North Waldron Street Between 23rd Ave. and 24th Ave.

Tuesday, June 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Beginning Tuesday, June 27th, southbound traffic on N Waldron will be detoured at 24th Ave. over to Eastgate Pl. and back on 23rd Avenue. Northbound traffic on N Waldron should not be affected. Repairs should take 5-6 days including cure time... Read More.

ESSER Funds Approved to Boost Student Reading, Provide Signage for Headstart

Tuesday, June 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Sheila Berridge, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, along with Tonya Neville, a teacher at Morgan Elementary School, presented to the board a request to fund a new reading program. This program, called Amplify BOOST reading and mCLASS, was piloted by a group... Read More.

Kyle Cameron, Student at HCTEA, Wins SkillsUSA Roofing Competition

Monday, June 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Kyle Cameron, a student at Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy, recently won the National SkillsUSA gold medal by placing first in the high school Commercial Roofing competition.The SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, held June 19-23 in Atlanta, GA, is... Read More.

Reno Choral Society’s Salute to America Concert is Monday Night

Monday, June 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno Choral Society’s Salute to America concert will take place Monday, June 26th, at 7 p.m., at Trinity United Methodist Church in Hutchinson. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.The Hutchinson Brass Quintet will also be featured.“We will celebrate America, honor active... Read More.

New Beginnings, Inc. Seeks Donations of Essential Items for Noel Lodge Shelter

Monday, June 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – New Beginnings, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those in need, is reaching out with a heartfelt request. Their homeless shelter, Noel Lodge, provides a safe haven for individuals who are experiencing homelessness, offering them a chance to rebuild their... Read More.

Area Child Care Capacity Grant Awards Announced

Monday, June 26

KANSAS – Organizations in six mid-Kansas area counties will share in nearly $43.6 million in funding through Child Care Capacity Accelerator Grants approved Friday by the Kansas Children's Cabinet. Two of the recipients will also be receiving Innovative Community Grants through the process.The Reno... Read More.