Day: April 25, 2025

Hospitals and Medicare Advantage, How Underpayment Affects the Bottom Line
The Medicare Advantage (MA) program has expanded rapidly and now accounts for more than half of total Medicare enrollment. However, as the program grows, its

Established Store to Add “Boutique Eatery” to Retail Repertoire
This May, a new service will be offered by Ginger’s Uptown in Clay Center. On select days, the location will offer a pop-up menu, where

Governor Laura Kelly Signs Landmark Bipartisan Bill to Consolidate Early Childhood Programs and Expand Child Care Access in Kansas
On Thursday, Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2045, a bipartisan effort to expand access to child care services and consolidate early childhood programs into

USACE Kansas City District to Temporarily Close Recreation Areas and Reduce Services Across Multiple States Starting May 2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Kansas City District will temporarily close or reduce services at recreation areas across Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa

KSDE Assures U.S. Department of Education of Full Compliance with Title VI and DEI Regulations
The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) responded to a request from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) on April 3 regarding compliance with Title

Obituary- Debra J. Hatesohl
Debra J. Hatesohl, 68, Greenleaf, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at her home. Visitation will be from 2 until 7 p.m., Sunday, April 27,

Obituary- Mariel Lorene (Ohlde) Kolle
Mariel Lorene (Ohlde) Kolle passed away on April 24, 2025, in Clay Center. She was born on September 13, 1937, in Palmer, Kansas, the daughter

Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan Recognized Among Nation’s Cleanest Hospitals
Via Christi Manhattan Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan has been named one of the cleanest hospitals in the nation in a list compiled by Becker’s

Scott Specialties Announces Closure of Plants in Belleville and Concordia
Scott Specialties, a manufacturer of orthopedic goods, has announced that it will be closing its Belleville and Concordia plants, effective July 31st. The closure will

Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter Named Co-Chair of Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus
Representative Sharice Davids announced today, April 25, 2025, that Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter will join her as co-chair of the Congressional Sustainable Aviation Caucus