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Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska Awarded Nearly $500K to Boost Internet Connectivity

Thursday, August 3

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that a $498,000 broadband grant has been awarded to the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska to enhance public Wi-Fi services at community hubs and replace outdated equipment. It will also establish a technology...

Scooter’s Coffee Unites with Wounded Warriors Family Support for Purple Heart Day

Thursday, August 3

By Scooter's Coffee OMAHA, Neb. — With Purple Heart Day approaching on Aug. 7, Scooter’s Coffee will give customers the opportunity to support Wounded Warriors Family Support (WWFS), an organization that helps wounded veterans and their families heal, recover and connect with needed services and...

Governor Kelly Invites Public Input on Broadband Infrastructure Plan

Thursday, August 3

By Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Aug. 2 that the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Initial Proposal Volume 1 is available for public viewing and comment. The BEAD 5-Year Action Plan, along with Volume...

Nominations Open for 2023 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas Contest

Wednesday, August 2

By the Kansas Manufacturing Council Topeka, KAN. - The Kansas Manufacturing Council (KMC), an affiliated program of the Kansas Chamber, is looking for the

Kansas EMS Association Announces 2023 KEMSA Award Winners

Wednesday, August 2

KANSAS — The Kansas EMS Association just announced the 2023 KEMSA Award Winners who will be attending the award banquet on Aug. 12., along with the Educator of the Year Zach Bieghler from Kingman EMS, who was previously shared about on July...

Kansas Population Predicted to Grow but Slowly

Wednesday, August 2

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS/KSNT) — The population of Kansas is forecast to grow more slowly in the next 50 years than previously predicted, according to a new report. A Wichita State economic research center predicted the population of Kansas will grow on average about 0.3%...

Critics Attack Evergy’s Plan to Raise Electric Rates

Wednesday, August 2

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS/KSNT) — Critics of Evergy’s plan to hike electricity rates in Kansas warn that higher prices would put the health of elderly people in danger. Evergy says its first increase to base rates in five years is less than the inflation over...

Barton Community College Foundation Presents 44th Annual Big Benefit Auction

Wednesday, August 2

By the Barton Community College Foundation GREAT BEND, Kan. — Grab your lucky dice and your best James Bond movie lines and join Barton Community College Foundation at the Great Bend Events Center to celebrate the Foundation’s 44th Annual Big Benefit Auction!

Central Plains USD 112 Reject Proposal to Dissolve District, Official Totals Follow Vote Canvass Next Week

Tuesday, August 1

CENTRAL PLAINS, Kan. — By a two to one margin, voters in Central Plains USD 112 Tuesday rejected a proposal to dissolve the district.Unofficial vote totals from Ellsworth County Clerk Shelly Vopat indicated 1,179 votes were cast against the proposal...