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Pilot Club of Great Bend receives $1,000 grant from Wheatland Electric
Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc. (WEC) announced that the Pilot Club of Great Bend has been awarded a $1,000 grant from the WEC Sharing Success Fund. This grant will be used to help underwrite an upcoming autism workshop designed to educate teachers and families about available support and services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Emporia teen survives heart attack, inspires law change
TOPEKA (KSNT) – After surviving a heart attack during a basketball game, an Emporia teen’s story helped inspire a change in state law. Reagan Herrman and her mom, Amanda, were all smiles at a Monday night soccer practice, but it was just over a year ago they had the scare of a lifetime. During the […]
Johnson County opens a facility for kids in mental health crises
Pulling children out of a mental health crisis is tricky. Some have just run away from home while others are coming off a violent attack on a sibling or parent. They’re thinking impulsively, acting desperately and sometimes doing irrational things to change their situations. That can land them at the Johnson County Juvenile Intake and […] The post Johnson County opens a facility for kids in mental health crises appeared first on The Beacon.
Kansas Football Reveals New Red Uniforms for 2024 Season
Kansas football unveiled its new red uniforms ahead of the 2024 season. The uniform includes an all-red jersey and pants with “Kansas” displayed across the chest and “Rock Chalk” on the sleeves. This follows the 2023 debut of the “Blackhawk” uniforms and new home and away sets.
Caney Grocery Financial Situation Better
Under the advisement of American Wholesale Grocers, the Caney Grocery is sustaining itself. The store was one of the topics discussed during a lighter session of last night's Caney City Council. City Administrator Kelley Zellner says the numbers are beginning to balance. Zellner credits AWG for their help in getting...
Great Bend Innovation Center: Details on what it is and uses
When the rendering and location were revealed earlier this month of a $7 million innovation center to be built in Great Bend, many reactions were how extravagant the facility was and curiosity on its actual purpose in the community. “One of the things that makes me cringe the most is...
Notebook: Kansas Ready to Maul the Week
There's no denying the blend of experience and talent that KU has on its 2024 roster is as good as the program has had in a long time. The Jayhawks are a talented team throughout but arguably have some of the top players in the sport at their respective positions. And with the start of the college football season just days away, that top-end talent is getting national recognition.
Kansas Football Adds Leon Douglas to Staff
LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas head football coach Lance Leipold has announced the addition of Leon Douglas to the Jayhawks' support staff as Assistant Director of High School Relations and Player Personnel. Douglas is a longtime high school coach in the Kansas City metro area, where he most recently served...
Medicare open enrollment coming in October
Medicare open enrollment is scheduled to run Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. That’s when seniors can switch coverage between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage or change a prescription drug plan. Original Medicare is a health plan that has two parts: Part A (hospital insurance) covers in-patient hospital and skilled...
KAC positive about current budget process
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — John Wilson with Kansas Action for Children has some concerns about the legislature attempting to do more of the heavy lifting in the budget process, rather than having the executive branch do so in Kansas, as has been the custom for many years. "The good news...
Annual Hansen Scholarship Program announced
The Dane G. Hansen Foundation will make scholarships available in four categories to students in 26 Northwest Kansas counties for the 2024-2025 academic year. Students from an accredited high school, registered independent, private, or home school in one of the following 26 counties are eligible to apply:. Cheyenne, Cloud, Decatur,...
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