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UPDATE: Gov. Laura Kelly Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Rep. John Resman
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Canva Governor Laura Kelly ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities effective immediately until

Kansas State University Research Growth Outpaces National Average
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Canva Kansas State University rose 14 places in the latest federal research rankings, reaching No. 121 nationally and No. 77 among

Kansas Lawmakers Move Forward on Health, Autism, and Medicaid Measures
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Canva Health policy issues continued to move forward during the seventh week of the 2026 Kansas legislative session, according to a

Dozens of Medical Schools Expand Nutrition Training in New Federal Initiative
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Canva Officials from the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Education announced that leaders from 53 medical schools in

Residents Advised to Check Contractor Registration Following Storm Damage
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Canva Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach is warning residents to be careful of scams from unregistered roofing contractors after recent storms.

American Red Cross Urges Caregivers to Get CPR and First Aid Training
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Canva Millions of Americans serve as caregivers for children and aging loved ones, yet many lack lifesaving training for emergencies like

Aviation Leader Russell “Russ” Meyer Jr., Former Cessna CEO, Passes Away, Leaving Lasting Legacy
By Trish Svoboda/Image: Russ Meyer Jr. courtesy of Textron Aviation The Textron Aviation team announced the passing of Russell W. “Russ” Meyer Jr., the longtime

Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Expand AI Education and Workforce Training Across the U.S.
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Canva U.S. Senators Jerry Moran of Kansas and Maria Cantwell of Washington announced they have introduced the NSF AI Education Act,

Post Rock Extension District to Host Local Food Producer Workshop in Beloit
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Canva The Post Rock Extension District will host a Local Food Producer Workshop on March 10 at Fort Hays Tech North

Kansas to Restrict SNAP Purchases of Candy and Soda by 2027
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Canva Kansas will soon limit what people can buy with SNAP food benefits. Governor Laura Kelly announced that the United States