Month: March 2023
Psychiatric Bed Capacity Increases More than 30% Under Kelly Administration
TOPEKA – Today, on Kansas Mental Health Advocacy Day, Governor Laura Kelly announced that psychiatric bed capacity has increased by 32% since the start of her
Out-of-control prescribed burn threatens homes in southeast Riley County over the weekend
(Riley County, KS – March 7, 2023) This weekend, a permitted outdoor burn in southeast Riley County got out of control, burning over 300 acres
Obituary-Billie Jean Rowland
Billie Jean Rowland, age 85, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Marquis Place, Concordia, KS. She was born on September 3, 1937 in
Obituary-Albert L. Callaway
Albert L. Callaway, age 76, of Concordia, KS, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS. He was born on December
Wreaths Across America Honors and Teaches About Woman of History
COLUMBIA FALLS, ME — March 7, 2023 — Women are remarkable individuals who have shaped history, controlled destinies, and sustained humanity. Whether behind the scenes or in
Application Deadline Approaching for Energy and Water Assistance Programs
TOPEKA – Qualifying Kansans are encouraged to submit applications to receive assistance paying for water and energy bills this month. The Low-Income Energy Assistance Program
Kansas Republicans Want to Cut $1 Billion in Taxes, but the Democratic Governor is Pushing Back
The Republican-dominated Kansas Senate has passed a pair of bills that would drastically reduce taxes on income and retirement payments. With the spring legislative session
Governor Kelly Administration Receives National Award for Panasonic Deal
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today applauded the recent announcement by Business Facilities magazine to recognize Kansas with a 2022 Deal of the Year Impact Award.
Tours provide firsthand look at new facility for OSU Ag
By Mandy Gross STILLWATER, Okla. – Oklahoma State University is building a new home for OSU Agriculture and providing hard hat tours to those who
Shooting at Sunset Zoo Parking Lot
MANHATTAN, KAN. – Officers were called to the parking lot of Sunset Zoo in the 2300 block of Oak St. in Manhattan on March 6,