Day: September 2, 2025
“Kickin’ It Country” for Connor’s Cuddles Returns September 13th in Belleville
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of Kickin’ It Country for Connor’s Cuddles Event Page The 6th Annual “Kickin’ It Country” for Connor’s Cuddles fundraiser is
Via Christi Names Mike Wegner Chief Operating Officer for Kansas
Ascension Via Christi Photo Courtesy of Via Christi Via Christi has expanded the role of Mike Wegner, its current Chief Financial Officer, to include the
Districtwide Mental Health Services Reduce Barriers for Students
By Payton Tholstrup Image courtesy of USD 379 Pawnee Mental Health School-Based Services and USD 379 are working together again this year to offer mental
Autumn Green Wins Trailblazer Award at Ms. Wheelchair America, Gains National Recognition for Advocacy and Leadership
Image courtesy Facebook Autumn Green, current titleholder, earned national recognition at the Ms. Wheelchair America competition, held August 18–24 at the Amway Grand Plaza in
Kansas Foster Youth Face School Disruptions Amid Enrollment Delays and Frequent Moves
Image courtesy Canva In Kansas, foster youth face frequent disruptions in their education due to challenges with school enrollment, long commutes, and frequent placement changes.
Wichita State University Names Nursing School After Ascension Via Christi, Strengthening Partnership and Health Care Education
Image courtesy Wichita State University Wichita State University has announced that its School of Nursing will now be named the Ascension Via Christi — Wichita
Obituary- Elmer J. Finkbiner
Elmer J. Finkbiner passed away August 28, 2025, at Stormont Vale Hospital in Topeka, Kansas after a lengthy Parkinson’s illness. He was born June 24,
Governor Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Fallen Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer Hunter Simoncic
Image courtesy Canva Governor Laura Kelly has ordered flags on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset
KDOT Projects Earn Regional Honors, Advance to National America’s Transportation Awards
Image courtesy KDOT The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has received regional recognition for two projects in the 2025 America’s Transportation Awards. The De Soto
Southwest Kansas Measles Outbreak Declared Over After 87 Cases, Mostly Among Unvaccinated Children
Image courtesy Canva State health officials have declared the measles outbreak in southwest Kansas over after dozens of cases, primarily among unvaccinated children. The Kansas