Lieutenant Governor and Department of Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced the call for nominations for the 2023 Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Awards. These annual awards, now in their 38th year at Commerce, are just one way the agency acknowledges and observes the growing impact minority- and women-led companies have on the entire Kansas … Read more
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) approved a siting permit establishing the route for the Wolf Creek to Blackberry 345 kV transmission line in Southeast Kansas. Approximately 83 miles of the line will be in Kansas, crossing Coffey, Anderson, Allen, Bourbon and Crawford Counties.
Governor Laura Kelly today announced more than $8.8 million from the Kansas High-Risk Rural Roads (HRRR) Program will go to 19 rural counties to improve the safety and efficiency of roads and local roadways. The HRRR program is a federally funded initiative designed to improve safety on rural roads through state and local partnerships.Cowley County … Read more
The Cowley County Humane Society is hosting a garage sale on June 23rd and June 24th at the Winfield Fairgrounds. On the 23rd, it’s from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and on the 24th, it’s from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. You can drop off items at the Fairgrounds on June 22nd from 4 until … Read more
The City of Winfield has announced its refuse and recycling service pickup for Memorial Day week. All Monday through Thursday regularly-scheduled pickups for next week will move ahead a day, so if Monday the 29th is your normal day, your re-scheduled pickup is Tuesday the 30th, and so on. Please have all refuse containers set … Read more
The State Department of Health and Environment says as you begin spending more time outside and near water, it’s important to remember to watch for harmful algal blooms and check the lake advisory list. They can develop quickly and can be very dangerous to pets or livestock that swim in and drink the water or … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that since her administration took office in 2019, Kansas has attracted more than $16 billion in private sector investment. This significant economic development milestone has resulted in more than 57,000 jobs created or retained. Kansas has already generated more than $1.2 billion in private sector investment in 2023.
USD 470 says It’s time to register for our FREE MindCraft Summer Learning Program! There are many class options available. Check out this opportunity for students in Grades 5-8: Hooked on Fishing Fishing in Kansas is a beloved lifetime sport for many. Learn about native and invasive species, techniques and tactics, and water safety in … Read more
The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has scheduled three public hearings in July to give Evergy customers an opportunity to learn more about the company’s recent rate increase request and to make comments before the Commission. The application, filed with the KCC on April 25, requests a rate increase of $14.24 per month for Evergy Central … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she has signed and line-item vetoed aspects of House Substitute for Senate Bill 113, the bill containing the budget for K-12 education. With her line-item vetoes, the bill fully funds K-12 education for the fifth consecutive year and protects funding for rural schools facing declining enrollment.