Author: Trish Svoboda

March Is National Ladder Safety Month: Experts Urge Proper Use to Prevent Falls
By Trish Svoboda/Images courtesy of the American Ladder Institute March is recognized as National Ladder Safety Month, a campaign aimed at reducing preventable ladder-related injuries

Kansas Senate Advances Bill 363 to Tighten Public Assistance Eligibility and Oversight
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Canva Kansas Senate lawmakers are advancing Senate Bill 363, a proposal aimed at tightening eligibility rules and increasing oversight of public

Wichita State Launches Kansas Data Trust to Improve Community Health
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Canva Wichita State University’s Public Policy and Management Center (PPMC) announced it has launched the Kansas Data Trust, a new program

Donate Blood in March: A Simple Act That Can Save Lives
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Canva This March, the American Red Cross is asking donors to help the nation’s blood supply recover from a severe shortage

KU Medical Center Launches Spring Series on Rural Health Challenges and Solutions
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Canva The Kansas Center for Rural Health at the University of Kansas Medical Center announced it is kicking off the spring

CANCELED: Statewide Silver Alert issued for missing Salina woman
KBI News Release UPDATE: Statewide Silver Alert for Salina woman is canceled The Salina Police Department reported to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) that

Johnson County United Launches Regional Plan for 2026 FIFA World Cup
By Trish Svoboda/Image: Rep. Sharice Davids and local leaders kicking off Johnson County United. Image courtesy of the office of Sharice Davids Representative Sharice Davids

Kansas Offers Up to $5,000 in Wildfire Recovery Funds for Affected Landowners
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Canva The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Conservation is offering financial help to landowners affected by the February 2026 wildfires,

Officials, Law Enforcement Gather for Drive To Zero Day to Address Kansas Traffic Fatalities
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy of KDOT On March 10 the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and the Drive To Zero Coalition hosted the third annual

Kansas Agencies Warn of Text Message Scam Targeting Drivers with Fake Ticket and Toll Alerts
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Canva The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and the Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) are warning residents about a “smishing” (SMS