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Schmidt Helps House Pass Bill to Limit Judicial Overreach

Thursday, April 10

WASHINGTON, DC (April 9, 2025) — Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after the House today passed the No Rogue Rulings Act (NORRA), which he cosponsored.This week, Congressman Schmidt spoke on the House floor in support of NORRA.“Nationwide injunctions are designed... Read More.

Senate Passes Amendment to Prohibit VA Senior Executives from Using PACT Act Funds for Self-Enrichment

Thursday, April 10

Legislation responds to 2023 report on improper payments to VA executives WASHINTON D.C. — This week, the U.S. Senate passed an amendment introduced by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs – that included language to prohibit PACT... Read More.

Kansas State Department of Education Names 2025 Career and Technical Education Scholars

Wednesday, April 9

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) announced this week that 200 Kansas high school seniors have earned the recognition as 2025 Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars. They were announced Tuesday at the Kansas State Board of Education meeting... Read More.

NCCC Alum, MLB All-Star Matt Strahm Pledges $330k to Renovate School’s Wellness Center

Wednesday, April 9

CHANUTE, Kan. - Neosho County Community College (NCCC) alum and current Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher Matt Strahm has pledged $330,000 to renovate the school's wellness center on their Chanute campus.The renovation on the wellness center will provide upgraded equipment and improve training facilities for... Read More.

Human Remains Found Near Garnett in 1973 Positively Identified; Providing Answers to Family After 52 Years

Tuesday, April 8

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office have positively identified human remains that were found near Garnett, Kansas in April of 1973, providing answers to a family after 52 years.On April 18, 1973, the decomposing remains... Read More.

K-State Partnership Leads to Statewide Early Child Care and Education Directory

Tuesday, April 8

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Thanks to a partnership between Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities and the Division of Information Technology at Kansas State University, early childhood professionals in Kansas will have access to a new statewide directory and... Read More.

Evergy Renews Hometown Grants for 2025

Monday, April 7

Seven winners to receive grants up to $10,000 for community improvement projects KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy’s Hometown Grant program is back.Beginning today, 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) non-profit agencies can apply for a donation through Evergy’s Energize Our Environment Hometown Grant Program to support a project... Read More.

NCCC Hosts First Annual High School Art Day

Monday, April 7

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Art Department welcomed over 70 students from seven area high schools for the 1st Annual NCCC High School Art Day on Wednesday, March 26.“I started this event because art shows like this are great experiences... Read More.

Kansas Wildlife Officials to Release More Alligator Snapping Turtles in Kansas

Sunday, April 6

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) staff will soon be releasing more alligator snapping turtles, a rarely seen species, after last year's initial success.In September 2024, a batch of 40 alligator snapping turtles were released in the... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Neosho Co RWD 3

Friday, April 4

NEOSHO COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Neosho Co RWD 3 public water supply system located in Neosho County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure. Failure to... Read More.

New Round of Mural Funding Available for Rural Kansas Communities

Thursday, April 3

The Kansas Department of Commerce has launched the latest round of Rural Mural funding. There is $125,000 available for this round to help support creative projects in rural Kansas communities.The Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP) has opened applications through May 16. The... Read More.

Kansas Startups to Become Successful Ventures through K-State Accelerator Program

Wednesday, April 2

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's College of Business Administration has selected seven startups to participate in the Center for Entrepreneurship Accelerator program, which provides funds, training and resources for early-stage companies to turn their concepts into successful ventures.The selected businesses will... Read More.