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Nurses, State Officials Mark New Law Improving Workplace Safety

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.

K-State Chosen to Lead Global Animal Health Effort

By Pat Melgares, K-State News  MANHATTAN, Kan. — A Kansas State University agricultural economist has been selected to lead a five-year project to develop decision-making tools and improve communication on the economic impacts of animal disease, ultimately improving the health of those animals. Dustin Pendell,... Read More.

City of Larned Compost Site will Not Reopen to the Public

LARNED, Kan. – The City of Larned's compost site will remain closed to the public. At the request of Councilman Josh Riedel, the Council Monday revisited the closure city's compost site early this year.Initially established for park and other departments to take grass clippings, residents... Read More.

Kansas Dept. of Commerce Launches Creative Placemaking Pilot Project

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Commerce and the Patterson Family Foundation are pleased to announce the Engaging Placemaking for Innovative Communities (EPIC) pilot program. With a focus on arts-driven community development projects that enhance rural communities and enable additional partnership and connection, EPIC is launching in south-central Kansas under the... Read More.

Dillons Dollar Day at State Fair to Feature New Carnival Offer​

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Dillon’s Dollar Day at the Kansas State Fair will be Monday, Sept. 11.​ This year on Dillons Dollar Day, there will be a special Midway Wristband that allows unlimited rides that day for $25. This wristband will replace the one-ticket-per-ride offer from previous... Read More.

RR Crossing Repairs to Close U.S. 56 on East Side of Ellinwood

ELLINWOOD, Kan. - Because of railroad crossing repairs, U.S. 56 will be closed on the east side of Ellinwood from Tuesday, June 13, through Saturday, June 17.Signs will direct motorists to a local detour using South Main Street and East E Street/Southeast 10 Road.See... Read More.