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More Than $11 Million Awarded for Kansas Transportation Projects

GARDNER, Kan. (KPR) — Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has announced more than $11 million will be awarded to 14 transportation construction projects across the state. The state grants are made possible through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Cost Share Program.Kelly stopped in Gardner... Read More.

Great Bend Utilities to Address Leaks

GREAT BEND, Kan. – The City of Great Bend Utilities would like to address the growing concern over the multiple leaks throughout town. “We are aware of the amount of water leaking from meter pits,” Public Works Director Jason Cauley said. “These leaks were caused... Read More.

Chamber Blue of Kansas 2024 Enrollment Beginning Soon

GREAT BEND, Kan. – Employers looking to explore health benefit offerings will have another opportunity to review or renew the new Chamber Blue of Kansas health insurance offering. Chamber Blue is an innovative partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) and Chamber... Read More.

Kansas Doctors Warn of Cancer Drug Shortage

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS) — A national shortage of cancer drugs is forcing some Kansas doctors to ration medication. The Kansas News Service reports that supply chain issues have squeezed supplies of more than a dozen chemotherapy drugs. The shortage is hurting treatment for breast,... Read More.

KDOC Seeks Help Identifying Slow Internet Spots

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - The Kansas Department of Commerce is asking residents to help identify where internet speed improvements are most needed. Feedback from the survey will help the agency decide how to allocate funding for broadband development.The state government created an internet speed... Read More.

Summit in Topeka Addresses Food Insecurity

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Advocates for low-income Kansans say pandemic food-assistance policies reduced food insecurity, and they would like to see those programs extended. Various anti-poverty advocacy groups met at the Hunger Action Summit in Topeka to discuss how to tackle the problem of... Read More.