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Lindsborg Officially Launches Bike Share Program

LINDSBORG, Kan. – The City of Lindsborg formally dedicated the community's new bike share program Friday with a ribbon cutting at the Fredrickson Family Fitness Park. The new program is a joint project of several entities including the city, Bethany College, Lindsborg Community Hospital... Read More.

Nominations Open for Kansas Business Awards

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2023 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards. The popular annual awards program recognizes companies and individuals around the state for the positive impact they make to their communities and to the Kansas... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio Acquires Iola Radio Stations KIKS and KIOL

IOLA, Kan. – Ad Astra per Aspera Broadcasting, Inc. (Ad Astra Radio) announces the acquisition of 101.5 KIKS and 1370/99.3 KIOL from longtime owners Tom and Monica Norris, effective July 1, 2023. Ad Astra Radio owns and operates nine other radio stations in Kansas... Read More.

New Report Shows Progress and Gaps in Educational Attainment

TOPEKA, Kan. - Kansas ranks 17th in the nation in people who have a "high quality" postsecondary credential, according to a group that promotes learning after high school.With 55.7 percent of Kansans aged 25-65 having such credentials, Kansas exceeds the national average of 53.7... Read More.

Kansas Launches Teacher Apprenticeships

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS/KMUW) - A new program in Kansas is aimed at making it easier and less costly for people to become teachers. This fall, the state Department of Education will launch a teacher apprentice pilot project.Ten candidates will work in schools and be... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Approve Grant Support

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Monday, McPherson County Commissioners approved a letter of support for a Planning and Demonstration Grant through the US Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program. The application is a joint project between the county and several cities... Read More.