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KS advance mail-in ballots drop by half since 2022
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The number of ballots mailed out for this year’s primary election is down significantly from the 2022 election. July 17 was the first day of advance voting in Kansas. 38,221 ballots were sent out that day. In 2022, 76,201 ballots were sent out on the first day of advance voting. There is […]
Kansas health officials issue ‘high-risk warning’ for West Nile Virus
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is issuing an urgent alert for people living in certain parts of the state due to the threat posed by West Nile Virus (WNV). KSNT 27 News reached out to the KDHE on July 16 to learn more about the agency’s efforts to monitor […]
T-Mobile service issue impacts 3 Kansas counties
Update: A T-Mobile spokeswoman confirms the issue has been resolved as of 6 p.m. on July 17. LYON COUNTY (KSNT) – T-Mobile customers in parts of northeast Kansas may be experiencing a loss of service Wednesday. The Lyon County Emergency Communications Center posted to social media on July 17 to notify local residents of the […]
Minneapolis Sets National Standard with 4,679 New Affordable Housing Units, Reveals "The Way Home" Report
In a report highlighted by Minneapolis city officials, comprising Mayor Jacob Frey, Council Member Jeremiah Ellison, and other city leaders, it seems that Minneapolis is at the forefront of tackling affordable housing challenges in the nation. The document, titled "The Way Home: 2021-2023 Progress Report," showcases the strides the city has taken as a part of its larger Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan, according to the Minneapolis, City of Lakes. The focal point of the success story is the creation of 4,679 affordable housing units funded by nearly $365 million since 2018. By these numbers, Minneapolis has significantly increased its output compared to previous years’ averages.
Kansas nursing home owners say they can’t afford to hire more staff. Advocates say it’s essential
The call came late on a cold night in February, from the Overland Park, Kansas, nursing home where Georann Whitman’s mom was living. “They said that they found her on the floor,” Whitman said. “She had gotten up in the middle of the night and had fallen.” Whitman’s 86-year-old mom, Ann Collins, had dementia. She […] The post Kansas nursing home owners say they can’t afford to hire more staff. Advocates say it’s essential appeared first on The Beacon.
🎥Saline County's Second Annual National Night Out — strengthening community ties
Saline County Emergency Management invites residents to join over 38 million neighbors across 18,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, and military bases worldwide for National Night Out. Event Details. Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 p.m.Location: Jerry Ivey Park, 735 E. Magnolia Rd, Salina,...
Historic FHSU education affiliation approved by Higher Learning Commission
June 27 represents a significant milestone for higher education in rural Kansas, as the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) officially approved the Change of Control application filed jointly by Fort Hays State University, Hays, North Central Kansas Technical College, Hays and Beloit, and Northwest Kansas Technical College. This approval will result...
Violations found at Topeka restaurants in June, including mold, mice and a bunny
Kansas food safety and lodging inspectors found more than a dozen Topeka establishments to be out of compliance with state law in June. Kansas law delegates to the Kansas Department of Agriculture the authority to regulate food establishments, food processing plants and lodging establishments. Violations — particularly priority violations linked to causes of foodborne illness — can lead to various consequences, including the immediate closure of an establishment. ...
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