Governor Laura Kelly announced that the Small Business Administration allocated 90 grant awards totaling $45.7 million to Kansas venues through the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program. Administered by the SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance, the SVOG provides emergency assistance for venues affected by COVID-19 such as live entertainment venues, theaters, museums or cultural institutions. … Read more
With the increased presence of the Delta variant in Kansas, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment is partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas and the Kansas Turnpike Authority to offer free COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinics at three Kansas Turnpike service areas. The clinics are available to both Kansans and out-of-state … Read more
The Cowley County Sheriff’s Office says early indications are that a two-year-old in southern Cowley County died because of the heat. Officials have not released details of where the child was found, although deputies were sent to a rural residence Monday evening for an unresponsive child. Authorities said there appears to be no foul play … Read more
Guy Troupe, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Troupe21 & Associates and founder of and CEO of the Player Networking Event (PNE) Super Bowl weekend, will be the featured speaker at SC’s annual opening convocation Friday, Aug. 20, at 11 a.m., in the Richardson Performing Arts Center. There is no admission charge and the … Read more
From the City of Winfield, On Monday, August 9th, City crews will begin flushing fire hydrants throughout town. This may temporarily cause low water pressure. Please contact the Operations Center at 620-221-5600 for additional information.
Many weather experts predict a destructive disaster season this year. The American Red Cross needs volunteers to help on the ground and blood and platelet donors to roll up a sleeve to maintain a stable blood supply in the face of emergencies. We’re preparing for another extremely busy disaster season, and it’s critical to have … Read more
Governor Laura Kelly today announced Brigadier General (ret’d) William Turner, Manhattan, as the new Director of the Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office (KCVAO). Currently, General Turner serves as a Senior Leader Mentor for the United States Army Mission Command Training Program at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Previously, he served as the Deputy Commanding General of … Read more
From the Winfield Police Department: Help us Cram the Cruiser next Saturday, August 14th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Walmart Winfield – Pike Rd. Bring new school supplies to our police car parked out front to help us provide for families in need as they gear up for the new school year.
The State Department of Health and Environment says with the increased presence of the Delta variant in Kansas, local health departments, providers, and community groups are continuing to hold free COVID-19 vaccine and testing clinics. The emergence of the Delta variant poses a dangerous risk to communities across Kansas. As families prepare for the beginning … Read more
The number of Kansans applying for new concealed carry licenses increased in the recently ended 2021 fiscal year, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said yesterday. Between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021, the attorney general’s Concealed Carry Licensing Unit received 7,717 new applications. This was more than double the number of applications received in … Read more