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$2.5 million Medicaid grant will expand mental health services in Kansas schools
TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and Kansas Medicaid secured $2.5 million for school-based services, including funding for in-school mental health services, increased outreach and enrolling more families in Medicaid. The goal of the grant, announced by KDHE on June 25, is to increase Medicaid health...
Miss Kansas Stuns Audience By Confronting Abuser Mid-Pageant: ‘My Abuser Is Here’
Miss Kansas 2024. Alexis Smith || Image credit: @missalexissmith. The Miss Kansas pageant took an emotional and daring turn when Alexis Smith, the newly crowned winner, used her victory speech to confront her abuser, who was surprisingly in the audience. A scene from the 2024 Miss Kansas pageant is making...
Public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae. A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown or red. Blooms can develop rapidly; if the water appears suspicious or there is decaying algae on the shore, avoid contact and keep pets away. These toxins can be absorbed by ingestion, inhalation of aerosols and even skin contact. Symptoms vary depending upon the type of exposure (e.g. direct contact, ingestion, inhalation) but can include rash, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, sore throat, and headache. If you, or your pets, come into contact with algae rinse the area with clean, fresh water. Suspected HAB-related health incidents, whether human or animal, regardless of season, should be reported at kdhe.ks.gov/1163.
Economist: Economy weak across Midwest
Creighton University economist Ernie Goss told Hutch Post that his Rural Mainstreet survey is still showing weakness in the economy for this part of the country. "This is a survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of 10 states, including Kansas, right down the middle, mid-section of the country," Goss said. "The overall rating for July was not good. In fact, this is the lowest that we've recorded this year, and it's certainly down from this time last year. And what we're seeing is just the rural Main Street economy, driven a lot by agriculture and energy, just not holding up very well."
Oklahoma-made movie 'Twisters' storms to $80.5 million opening weekend at the box office
The made-in-Oklahoma summer event movie "Twisters" has practically torn the roof off the North American box office. The long-awaited follow-up to the 1996 blockbuster "Twister" now looks to storm to a three-day domestic opening weekend of $80.5 million, Deadline reports Sunday. Looking to land about $30 million ahead of the...
Children’s Book Exposes FBI Tactics Used During Civil Rights Era
Nationwide – Teenagers Autumn Kendall, 14, and Aurora Morgan, 15, are excited to announce the release of their children’s book, The Three Heroes, and their first book signing event in East Harlem, NY on June 4, 2024, at 6pm. The Three Heroes, developed under the 3E Program for Social Justice and Change, is a compelling tale featuring characters inspired by civil rights leaders Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Chairman Fred Hampton. The story introduces a villain resembling J. Edgar Hoover, who led the FBI’s COINTELPRO operations aimed at undermining these activists. Though the characters are fictional, the book sheds light on historical events and the impact of COINTELPRO.
Tulsa Zoo's Mission Impopsicle Day combines enrichment with treats on July 27
TULSA, OKLA (KTUL) — The Tulsa Zoo is hosting the Mission Impopsicle Ice Enrichment Day on July 27. Zoo care teams will be freezing healthy snacks in all shapes and sizes to provide enrichment activities for the animals. Humans can enjoy frozen treats too with Frio’s Gourmet Pops in...
Pittsburg’s Alyssa Hotze Verbally Commits to Pitt State University
PITTSBURG, KS — Pittsburg’s Alyssa Hotze announced her commitment to Pitt State University to join their women’s soccer program. Hotze has worked her way to becoming not only one of the best soccer players in Southeast Kansas, but also in the state. Hotze had a big junior year for the Lady Purple Dragons. She had […]
SEK Humane Society hosts annual Tie Dye Bandana Making event
PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Southeast Kansas Humane Society brought a pop of tie dye for your pets through its annual event. The Humane Society held its third annual, “tie dye bandana making” event Sunday afternoon. For a donation of $5, families and people of all ages grabbed...
See 'Kansas from Above' with drone footage documentary at the Salina Art Cinema
Kansas isn't just a flat, barren land consisting of only crops and cattle. That's the message that the filmmakers of "Kansas from Above," a documentary showcasing aerial footage of the Sunflower State want their audience to realize. The documentary, which will have three additional showings over the next few weeks at the Salina Art...
K-Nation (7/21/24) – Mark Mangino, Jacob Pullen, Frank Mason III and more
NORTHEAST KANSAS (KSNT) – This summer edition of K-Nation had no shortage of big names. The show begins with a breakdown of each K-Nation MLB Draft selection. Eleven total athletes heard their names called, starting with K-State shortstop Kaelen Culpepper going No. 21 overall. K-Nation also made it to the first round of TBT, ‘The […]
Evergy switching station plans cause controversy in Riley County
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Discussions of a new power station in a northeast Kansas neighborhood is causing some local controversy. Evergy is proposing a revised application for a new switching station right across from the Konza Prairie next to the Riley County Commission. An Evergy spokesperson said the company’s goal is to continue providing the community with […]
Out There With 12 Sports: Fairfield Polo Club
HAYSVILLE, Kan. (KWCH) - The sport of polo is played by just roughly 25,000 people worldwide, but the Fairfield Polo Club in Haysville, Kansas, is a hotbed for some of the best in the country. The club has been around since the 1930s and is home to some of the...
Hidden Houdini features bring this years St. Jude Dream Home come to life
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Less than 1,000 tickets are available to reserve for this year’s St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway! This years St. Jude Dream Home is more than just a home, it also has many hidden Houdini features that make for more than meets the eye. Brandi Whisler, Drippé Homes Director of Sales and Design gave […]
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