Month: August 2025
Kansas Announces $550,000 in Grants to Expand Apprenticeship Programs for Businesses and Schools
Image courtesy Canva Kansas Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced $550,000 in grant funding to support the expansion of registered apprenticeship programs
UPDATE: Governor Kelly Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Judge Bruce Brown
Image courtesy Canva Governor Laura Kelly has directed flags at the State Capitol Complex and all court buildings and facilities be flown at half-staff to
Kansas Medicaid Error Leads to $11.2 Million Recoupment from School Districts
Image courtesy Canva Kansas school districts are facing a collective recoupment of $11.2 million in Medicaid funds due to a data error in the state’s
Clay Center’s Annual Piotique Celebration Will Celebrate Clay Center’s Rich History
By: Ryan Duey On Saturday, September 27th, the Clay Center Courthouse Square will be full of vendors, food trucks, and citizens during Clay Center’s annual
Community Shows Off Creativity in Tootlefest T-Shirt Contest
By Payton Tholstrup Photos courtesy of Cynthia’s Attic Business owners Cynthia Ensign of Cynthia’s Attic and Cyndy Monier of Einstein Sewing Workshop brought something new
USD 379 Free Lunch Program Deadline Approaches
The 2024-2025 school year saw USD 379 with 46.7% students receiving free or reduced lunches – almost half of the student population. That number provides
Plan ahead: I-70 construction in Geary County Could Impact KSU Game Day Travel
Kansas Department of Transportation Photo Courtesy of KDOT The Kansas Department of Transportation is alerting motorists to anticipate delays on I-70 through Junction City during
Riley County Livestock Association to Host Annual Tour – September 7th
Riley County Livestock Association Photo Courtesy of RCLA Mark your calendars and make plans to attend the annual Riley County Livestock Association Summer Tour. This
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: John and Shelley Gardner, Pumpkin Pants Ranch
By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University Fall fun. That’s the goal of a remarkable
City of Abilene Announces Appointment of Finance Director
City of Abilene Photo Courtesy of City of Abilene The City of Abilene is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelsey Briand as its new