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New provost joins Pitt State team
Bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience from a career in education and law, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Susan Bon, is here to impact lives. New to Pittsburg State and taking over for Dr. Howard Smith after his retirement, Bon utilizes her “disadvantaged background” to focus on giving students a ladder to opportunity through education. Bon is energized by difficult problems, fueling her moniker of “Bon Possible.”
Agenda for the Fort Scott City Commission on Sept. 3
City Hall Commission Room – 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701. September 3, 2024 – 6:00 P.M. Tim VanHoecke, Matthew Wells, Dyllon Olson, Kathryn Salsbury, Tracy Dancer. III. Pledge of Allegiance. Invocation. Approval of Agenda. Consent Agenda. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1367-A – Expense Approval Report...
Telus health offers new mental health services
Pittsburg State University students can now access 24/7 mental health services from anywhere through the third-party provider, Telus Health. In the years since the COVID-19 Pandemic, mental health has become an increasing concern for many individuals, particularly on college campuses. In a study conducted by the Mayo Clinic, nearly 44% of college students have reported symptoms of depression while nearly 15% have reported seriously considering suicide in the last year. “I think we need to remove the stigma for receiving help for mental health,” Associate Vice President of Inclusion & Belonging, Deatrea Rose said. “If you had a stomachache or a headache or you broke your arm, you would immediately go and seek medical attention. The same thing should be true for our mental stability.” With these problems coming to the forefront of both the national and local attention, Pittsburg State found a solution.
Stormont-Vail clarifies plans for new clinical space in Emporia
Stormont Vail Health confirmed its decision to design and build a new clinical space for its Emporia clinic to The Emporia Gazette this week, a move that contradicts earlier reports suggesting the health system planned to construct an ambulatory surgical center. Tracy O’Rourke, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer...
Unknowns between Newman Regional Health, Stormont Vail dominate packed Q&A
Emporia City Manager Trey Cocking hosted a Q&A session this week, where concerned citizens packed the room seeking clarity on the potential annexation of land recently purchased by Stormont Vail Health and its implications for local healthcare. The event, held Wednesday at the Municipal Courtroom, was designed as an open...
Southeast Kansas: Isolated Thunderstorms Possible Today, Sunshine Returns Sunday
Wichita, KS – Today, Southeast Kansas residents should prepare for possible isolated showers and a chance of thunderstorms this morning. While these storms are not expected to be severe, they could briefly impact outdoor activities. Highs today will range from 83 to 87 degrees, making it a warm and humid start to the weekend.
Former Kan. police officer accused of rape, human trafficking
LYON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a former police officer for alleged sex crimes. On Thursday, the Emporia Police Department arrested 33-year-old Russell Patterson Jr., on requested charges of Aggravated Human Trafficking and Rape, according to Emporia Police Captain Ray Mattis. Patterson had been an Emporia Police Officer...
Governor Kelly, KDOT Celebrate $62.6 Million Federal Grant for 18th Street Bridge Replacement in Kansas City
Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed welcomed Federal Highway Administration Administrator Shailen Bhatt to Kansas City, Kansas, on August 29, to highlight the 18th Street Bridge Project. In July, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded KDOT a $62.6 million grant for the 18th Street Bridge...
Stormont Vail Health Welcomes Karen Graves, D.O., to Manhattan Campus Primary Care
(MANHATTAN, Kan., Aug. 21, 2024) – Stormont Vail Health has announced that Karen Graves, D.O., to the Primary Care team at the Manhattan Campus. Dr. Graves brings more than two decades of experience in family medicine to Cotton O'Neil Primary Care Manhattan, located at 1325 Research Park Drive. Her practice philosophy extends beyond traditional family medicine to embrace a holistic approach that acknowledges health's mental, physical, and emotional factors.
Daily Delivery: Big 12 football is now on all day, every Saturday
With the addition of four schools from the former Pac-12, there will be a good chance that Big 12 football will fill all four time slots networks set aside for CFB on Saturdays. In fact, after Kansas State plays UT-Martin on Saturday evening in Manhattan, Arizona State will be ready to kick off for some Big 12 After Dark.
CVB will be at the State Fair
The Kansas State Fair runs Sept. 6-15 in Hutchison. Geary County Convention and Visitors Bureau will again have an informational booth there with volunteers answering questions and telling visitors how awesome their visit would be, and what there is to offer in Geary County. The CVB has provided some pre-fair...
City of Great Bend to look at motopark agreement
James Baldwin and LaRyssa Baldwin, who operate the Kansas Motocross Championship Series, wish to enter into an operating agreement for the Great Bend Motopark located at the Expo Complex area of the Great Bend Municipal Airport. The term of the agreement will be in effect until Dec. 31, 2027, unless...
Dragon men are Masterson runner-up
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — After three-straight disappointing seasons at the Terry Masterson Twilight Classic, the Hutchinson Community College men’s cross country team made quite a statement on Friday night at Fun Valley. With three runners placing in the top seven, the Blue Dragons finished as team runner-up at the...
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