Month: July 2025
More Than 150,000 Kansas Students Labeled Functionally Illiterate in 2024 Assessment, Report Says
Image courtesy Canva More than 150,000 K-12 students in Kansas may be considered functionally illiterate, meaning they lack the reading skills needed for everyday tasks,
Kansas Awards $25 Million for 30 City Road and Intersection Improvement Projects Through KDOT Program
Image courtesy Canva Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that $25 million will support 30 road and intersection improvement projects across Kansas. The funding comes through
Kansas Issues Public Health Advisory on Harmful Blue-Green Algae in Multiple Lakes; Several Sites Under Warning or Watch
Image courtesy Canva The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health
2025 ‘Clear the Shelters’ Month Set to Kick Off at CCARE
By: Ryan Duey The Clay County Animal & Rescue Education Center (CCARE) will participate in the 2025 “Clear The Shelters” pet adoption event throughout August.
Ghost Crew Riders & Marco’s Pizza to Host 3rd Annual Car Wash Fundraiser in J.C. to Support Local Students
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of GCR Facebook Page The Ghost Crew Riders (GCR), in collaboration with Marco’s Pizza, will host their 3rd annual School
Obituary-Julianna Shivers
Julianna Tamas Shivers, 72 died July 26, 2025, at her residence in rural Wakefield, KS. She was born on May 30, 1953, in Budapest Hungary.
Abilene Welcomes Nearly 2,000 Visitors through Sunflower Summer Program
Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau Photo Courtesy of City of Abilene Summer travel is in full bloom in Abilene, thanks to Kansas Tourism’s popular Sunflower
Kansas Marks 35th Anniversary of ADA with Proclamation and Celebration at Statehouse
Image courtesy office of Gov. Laura Kelly Governor Laura Kelly joined Kansas lawmakers, disability advocates, and community leaders Friday to celebrate the 35th anniversary of
Senate Passes Major Veterans Health and Benefits Bill
Image courtesy Canva The U.S. Senate has passed the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, aimed at improving care and
K-State Poster Helps Kansans Discover What’s in Season and Support Local Food Year-Round
Image courtesy K-State A new seasonal food poster from Kansas State University is helping Kansans make more informed choices about locally grown produce, while sparking