Governor Laura Kelly announced that Kansas has been selected as one of eight states to participate in a demonstration project utilizing Medicaid eligibility data to certify eligible students for free and reduced-price school meals. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service Mountain Plains Region made the announcement. “This project will expand free, … Read more
The Winfield Police Department says Blue Santa’s helpers (all volunteers from the Winfield Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association) made a shopping trip to Walmart Winfield – Pike Rd last week. Through a Walmart community grant, Operation Blue Santa received $2,500 to use toward the purchase of toys and household goods for area families in need. … Read more
Yesterday, December 14, marked the one-year anniversary of the administration of the first authorized COVID-19 vaccinations in Kansas. These vaccines have helped to protect all Kansans – individuals, families and communities – from getting infected, seriously ill or dying from COVID-19. Since this date one year ago, eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines have expanded to anyone … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced the application window for Broadband Acceleration Grant Program submissions. “Access to high-speed internet is critical for Kansans to access health care, education, and compete in an increasingly digital economy,” Governor Kelly said. The Broadband Acceleration Grant Program is critical in Kansas’ plan to address broadband gaps statewide. Funds will be targeted … Read more
With the spring sports season just around the corner, construction on the turf project at Cowley College is nearing completion. The work on the Cowley College baseball and softball fields is being done by Sprinturf and Double E Construction. The Tiger baseball and softball teams will open their respective seasons in February, 2022. Along with … Read more
The Cowley County Sheriff’s Department says at approximately 12:11 AM on December 14, 2021, Cowley County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 3000 block of 302nd Road in Cowley County, Kansas. The reporting party reported a large amount of suspected blood located in the front yard and had information that a possible shooting had taken … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) has reached a contract agreement with KVC Hospitals (KVC) to open a modern acute psychiatric hospital in Hays to meet the needs of youth in western Kansas. The contract, effective July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2027, specifies admissions will … Read more
Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s administration has eclipsed a significant milestone, surpassing more than $1 billion in recoveries for Kansas taxpayers and consumers. Schmidt said today that the $1 billion total from January 2011 through the present is more than any previous attorney general’s administration in Kansas history. To put the total in perspective, the … Read more
From the City-Cowley County Health Department: For COVID 19, The positivity rate for the last week was down slightly at 11.13% as compared to 15.89% last week. People who are planning to travel for the Christmas Holiday and are traveling by air need to check to see if any testing prior to travel is required … Read more
Fire crews were out on the scene of a house fire in Ark City on Saturday. The home at 910 South B street was destroyed by fire, according to ctnewsonline.com. No one was hurt. The fire broke out mid-morning, and crews were on the scene through a lot of the day. Officials said the home … Read more