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Governor Kelly Signs Compromise Legislation to Provide Greater Flexibility for Schools to Determine State Aid

Friday, April 19

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today signed Senate Bill 73, amending the process for determining school district enrollment under the Kansas School Equity and Enhancement Act (KSEEA). “This bill represents a crucial step in ensuring that our... Read More.

Commerce Updates ROZ Student Loan Repayment Program

Thursday, April 18

By the Kansas Department of CommerceTOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced significant changes to the Rural Opportunity Zones (ROZ) program that could increase participation in student loan repayments for people moving to rural Kansas counties.Individuals who earn an associate... Read More.

KHP 2024-06 FY24 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) Call for Applications

Thursday, April 18

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — The Kansas Highway Patrol, as the State Administrative Agency (SAA) for the Nonprofit Security Grant Programs (NSGP) announces a “call for applications” to the FY2024 State NSGP funding opportunity.This funding opportunity is for physical security enhancements and other... Read More.

Numerous Career Opportunities Available at Commerce Virtual Job Fair

Wednesday, April 17

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages Kansas jobseekers and employers seeking new talent to participate in this month’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair. Hosted by KANSASWORKS, the job fair will take place from 8:00... Read More.

Videos Series Brings Voice to Work Zone Awareness

Tuesday, April 16

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. – April 15 through April 19 is National Work Zone Awareness Week. But for Kansas Department of Transportation crews and contract workers, their lives depend on work zone awareness every week of the year.In highway construction... Read More.

Kansas Kidwind Teams Advance to National Competition

Tuesday, April 16

By the Kansas Corporation Division TOPEKA, Kan. — The winners of last weekend’s Kansas KidWind State Finals are now gearing up for their next challenge – the World KidWind Challenge scheduled for May 5-8, 2024 in Minneapolis, MN. To qualify for the world competition, teams... Read More.

AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Kansas

Monday, April 15

By the American Pickers TV Show, Cineflix Productions KANSAS — The American Pickers are excited to return to Kansas! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in June 2024.AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores... Read More.

Boys State of Kansas Offering College Credit, Scholarships for Attendees

Monday, April 15

By the American Legion Boys State of Kansas KANSAS — The American Legion Boys State of Kansas has announced a partnership with Kansas State University to offer attendees of the leadership program three hours of college credit at a significant discount. This year’s ALBSK will... Read More.

Kansas State Board of Education Recognizes Career and Technical Education Scholars

Thursday, April 11

By the Kansas State Department of Education TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) announced this week that 92 Kansas high school seniors have earned the recognition as 2024 Kansas Career and Technical Education (CTE) Scholars.The announcement was made during the Kansas... Read More.

KDHE Announces the Beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom Season

Tuesday, April 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are announcing the beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom season.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs... Read More.

Pam Tillis Joins Cornstock 2024 Lineup

Monday, April 1

By Susan Wettstein, VP/PR Cornstock - Anderson County Corn Festival, Inc. GARNETT, Kan. — She’s the daughter of Country Music legend Mel Tillis. She’s a legend in her own right as a well-known singer/songwriter whose compositions have been covered in Country, R&B, Bluegrass and Rock.... Read More.

Allen County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested on Child Sex Charges

Saturday, March 30

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — A now former Allen County Sheriff's Deputy has been arrested on sex crime charges. Michael Tennyson, 24 of Iola was arrested Friday evening by Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents on a requested charge of aggravated indecent liberties with a... Read More.