Month: July 2025
Congressman Schmidt Secures Key Wins for Kansas and Military Families in Defense Bill
Image courtesy Canva Congressman Derek Schmidt announced several provisions he secured for Kansas and military families in H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution
Kansas Awards $100 Million in Contracts to Modernize Child Welfare Information System
Image courtesy Canva The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) announced three contract awards on July 22, to support the development of its new
Senator Marshall Announces $6.7 Million in Federal Disaster Aid for Kansas Tornado Recovery
Image courtesy Canva On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. announced that the Trump Administration is granting his request for disaster relief following several rounds
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Kyla Keller, Rural Education and Workforce Alliance
By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University/Image Kyla Keller What do you want to be
Baumann Brings Ranch Rodeo Tradition to Clay Center
By Payton Tholstrup Clay Center is gearing up for something new this year: its first-ever ranch rodeo on August 2nd. Organized by local resident Kaid
Kansas Sees Sharp Decline in Obstetric Services, Raising Health Concerns
Image courtesy Canva A recent national study shows that hospitals across the U.S. are offering fewer obstetric (maternity) services, and Kansas is one of the
Bipartisan Lawmakers and Advocates Urge Reversal After Shutdown of 988 LGBTQ+ Crisis Support Line
Image courtesy Canva Last week, the 988 LGBTQ+ crisis support line was shut down following a directive from the Trump Administration. In response, a bipartisan
Kansas 4-H Shooting Sports Offers Youth Skill-Building and Safety Training During Fair Season
Image courtesy Canva With county fair season upon us, a common 4-H project youth participate in is shooting sports. Kansas 4-H state shooting sports specialist
Obituary-Donald Dale Ross
Donald Dale Ross, 73 years of age, of Concordia passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025, at North Central Kansas Medical Center in Concordia. He was
Washington County Sheriff Warns of Suspicious Man Posing as Mortgage Representative
Image courtesy Washington County Sheriff’s Office Facebook Page The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents about a man who reportedly posed as a mortgage