Day: February 27, 2026
Kelly Announces Agreement with USDA to Protect SNAP Data, Preserve $10.4M in Funding
Image courtesy Canva Gov. Laura Kelly announced that Kansas has reached an agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture to protect Kansans’ private information
Severe Weather Preparedness Week Set for March 2–6; Storm Spotter Show Planned in Clay Center April 1st
Photo Courtesy of Canva The National Weather Service (NWS) has designated March 2–6 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week, highlighting daily safety topics and encouraging Kansans
River Valley Extension District to Host ‘Dining with Diabetes’ Program in Clay Center
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of RVED The River Valley Extension District will hold a four-part program designed for people with type 2 diabetes titled
United WE Launches Rural Research Fellowship to Support Policy Solutions for Kansas and Missouri Communities
Image courtesy of United WE United WE has launched the Rural Research Fellowship, a new 12-month program supporting research that helps shape practical, nonpartisan policy
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Railway Safety Act of 2026
Image courtesy Canva On Tuesday, U.S. Senators Roger Marshall and Jon Husted introduced the bipartisan Railway Safety Act of 2026, a bill aimed at improving
KDHE to Add Krabbe Disease to Kansas Newborn Screening Panel March 2
Image courtesy Canva The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) will begin testing newborns for Krabbe disease on March 2, 2026, through the Kansas
Red Cross Urges March Blood Donations, Offers Free A1C Testing as 1 in 5 Donors Show Elevated Levels
Image courtesy of the Red Cross The American Red Cross is urging donors to give blood in March as the nation recovers from a severe