Category: Blog

Bowman Nomination for Federal Reserve Role Advances in Senate
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran voiced strong support this week for Michelle “Mickey” Bowman as the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee advanced her nomination

Boot Hill Casino Launches $10,000 Scholarship with FHSU to Boost Tourism Careers in Southwest Kansas
Boot Hill Casino & Resort, managed by BHCMC, LLC, a subsidiary of Butler National Corporation, has partnered with Fort Hays State University to launch a

Drug Take Back Day Collects Over 9,000 Pounds of Medications in Kansas, Tops 19 Million Nationwide Since 2010
National Drug Take Back Day provides a safe way to dispose of expired, unwanted, or unused prescription medications and helps reduce the risk of misuse.

Kansas Sees Surge in EFU Tornadoes as Unrated Twisters Leave No Damage Behind
On June 28 of last year, the National Weather Service confirmed a brief tornado had touched down east of Interstate 335 in Lyon County. Reports

Real ID Requirements Now in Effect at Salina Airport; Transition Going Smoothly
Travelers passing through Salina Regional Airport are now seeing noticeable changes with the full implementation of Real ID requirements. Pieter Miller, executive director at Salina

May is Better Sleep Awareness Month; Would a Sleep Study Benefit You?
Memorial Health System May is the perfect time to ask yourself, “Am I sleeping well?” If your answer is no and you find yourself tossing and

Potential Measles Exposures at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport
Press Release TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and local health departments continue to respond to measles cases in Kansas. KDHE

Kansas Wildlife Expert Offers Bat Season Advice: Wait Until August to Safely Remove Attic Bats
Kansas State University wildlife expert Drew Ricketts typically sees an increase in calls during spring as bats come out of hibernation and remain active through

KanDrive App Wins Regional Award for Real-Time Travel Upgrades and Smart Corridor Innovation
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced that its KanDrive traffic app has earned the Best ITS Service Award from ITS Heartland, recognizing major enhancements

Senators Introduce Bill to Rein in TSA Facial Recognition, Protect Traveler Privacy
Several U.S. Senators, including Sen. Roger Marshall, M.D., have introduced the Traveler Privacy Protection Act to ensure Americans can opt out of facial recognition screenings