The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), in partnership with The Rockefeller Foundation’s public charity, RF Catalytic Capital, and Project Access to Covid Tests (Project ACT), is now offering free at-home COVID-19 tests to households in all Kansas communities. All Kansas households can now visit AccessCovidTests.org and enter their zip code to place an … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced nearly $6.5 million in state grants have been awarded to continue improving services for adult and child crime survivors. The funding comes from State General Funds and will go toward nonprofits offering counseling, shelters, the statewide language-accessible crisis line, safety planning, advocacy for sexual and domestic violence survivors, and training for … Read more
In 2019, Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz created a new Division of Safety. Since then, KDOT has seen a steady reduction in costs resulting from decreased injury-related incidents. Numbers from Fiscal Year 2022, which concluded on June 30, show more than $968,000 in total savings across three years. Governor Laura Kelly. “By prioritizing the wellbeing of … Read more
The inaugural Play for Paramedics Cornhole Tournament benefitting a new paramedic scholarship at Cowley College was held this summer at the Broadway Sports Complex. Sixteen teams played in the tournament, raising $1,011.50 for the new scholarship fund. The tournament was double-elimination style, with proceeds divided between the winner’s pot and the scholarship fund.
With a rich golf history in the area, Cowley College is working towards bringing a sanctioned golf program back to the school. Having last had a golf program in 2005, the plan is to start a Golf Club at Cowley College and have it eventually transition into an NJCAA sanctioned Golf program. Thomas Weaver, a … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas has received $9 million in funding from the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to address the behavioral health needs of nearly 40,000 students in the southeast part of the state. The funding will be spread out over five years and will be administered through … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that since she took office in January 2019, her administration has worked with private-sector businesses in creating and retaining more than 50,000 jobs in Kansas. This milestone continues the record-breaking economic development success the state has experienced under the Kelly Administration. The Kansas Department of Commerce, led by Secretary and … Read more
The start of a new school year is an expensive time for families. If you are struggling to pay for phone and internet services while navigating back to school costs, help is available to stay connected. During Lifeline Awareness Week, the Kansas Corporation Commission encourages Kansans in need of assistance to apply for Lifeline and … Read more
The Kansas Crime Victims Compensation Board awarded financial assistance to 211 victims of violent crime at its August meeting, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said. Awards were made in 80 new cases. Additional expenses were paid in 131 previously submitted cases. The awards totaled $161,427.06. The Division of Crime Victims Compensation in Schmidt’s office administers … Read more
The SC Green Team and Southwestern College will welcome Leah Dannar-Garcia, owner of Firefly Farm, to campus to discuss the benefits of growing our own foods. The event is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 16, beginning at 11 a.m., in the Richardson Performing Arts Center. There is no admission charge and the public is invited to … Read more