Month: September 2024
VA Postpones Rule Change on Ambulance Reimbursement Rates to 2029, Following Senate Advocacy for Rural Veterans
On Friday, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) announced it is postponing a rule change affecting reimbursement rates for special mode transportation, such as air
K-State 105 Project Sparks Economic Growth in Douglas County with Entrepreneurship Initiative, Aims to Create 1,600 Jobs by 2040
A K-State 105 project is driving economic growth in Douglas County by creating an entrepreneurship ecosystem, with plans to replicate the model in other Kansas
Suicide Prevention Month: Highlighting September 10 and Alarming Trends in Kansas
By Trish Svoboda September is National Suicide Awareness Month, and September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), created in 2003
Dorothy Bramlage Public Library Partners with Food Pantry of Geary County
By Payton Tholstrup Photo courtesy of Dorothy Bramlage Public Library on Facebook September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. To celebrate, Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
Riley County Police Department Announces Promotion of Erin Freidline to Assistant Director
Released by the Office of the PIO The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) is pleased to announce the promotion of Erin Freidline to Assistant Director,
Obituary-Donna Richardson
Donna Mae (Hinrichs) Richardson was born on April 10, 1935, to George and Marie (Hesse) Hinrichs and passed from this earth on September 5, 2024,
Cash Pricing Offered for Medical Services with MDsave
Since 2011, a program called MDsave has been allowing patients to save funds by paying for services in advance. The marketplace was created to offer
Rep. Tracey Mann Discusses Farm Bill Delays, Cites Election Uncertainty and Legislative Challenges at Kansas State Fair
Kansas First District Congressman Tracey Mann attended the Kansas State Fair on Saturday, where he discussed with local media the legislative work needed before the
Kansas Researchers Use Machine Learning to Predict Bovine Respiratory Disease Outcomes, Aiming to Boost Feedlot Efficiency and Reduce Antibiotic Use
Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) has long been a costly issue in cattle production, often triggered by stress from transport and co-mingling. While a cure remains
Kansas Corporation Commission Promotes Lifeline Program Offering Phone and Internet Discounts for Low-Income Residents During Lifeline Awareness Week
Phone and internet services are essential for healthcare access, job searching, and emergency assistance, but many Kansans struggle with the cost. During Lifeline Awareness Week