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Governor announces $10M for broadband projects, includes Wilson, Philips counties
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $10 million has been awarded to 12 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants. The awards will be paired with an additional $12.7 million in matching funds, resulting in an investment of nearly $22.7 million for high-speed broadband access projects across 14 rural Kansas counties.
Kansas nursing homes say they can’t afford more staff. Advocates say it’s crucial.
The call came late on a cold night in February, from the Overland Park 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...
Kansas Braces for High Heat and Dry Conditions, Possible Storms Saturday
Wichita, KS – Kansas residents should prepare for scorching temperatures and dry conditions this week. The National Weather Service in Wichita predicts highs in the 90s, potentially reaching near 100 degrees next week. A slight chance of storms (20%) is expected Saturday in southeast Kansas. According to the National...
Sorghum U / Wheat U Event Planned
An education event for wheat and sorghum producers is planned. According to the Kansas Wheat organization, you can take a break from the Kansas heat and join Kansas Wheat at High Plains Journal’s Sorghum U/Wheat U event on Tuesday, August 13, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Wichita. “Kansas...
Kansas State Fair to host flash sale on unlimited ride Midway Wristbands
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The Kansas State Fair announced that a flash sale will be held on unlimited ride Midway Wristbands for only $25 (regular price $35). It will be on Tuesday, July 30, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Those wishing to attend the fair can visit etix.com on July 30th and select the […]
Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission re-elects officers; reviews budget
The Kansas Grain Sorghum Commission (Commission) met for its 2024 summer board meeting July 16-17 in Garden City. The Commission meets quarterly to discuss funding opportunities, program development and strategy for advancing domestic and international sorghum markets. These public meetings allow attendees to hear updates from state and national staff...
Hoisington's Kraft likes running over defenders
HOISINGTON - He stands 5-foot-10 and weighs 190 pounds, but Hoisington Cardinal incoming senior Teron Kraft sports a heart bigger than any football field. “I like to think of myself as a power back,” said Kraft, who rushed for 1,228 yards and 13 touchdowns last season. “I will run hard and run you over. That's what we need in an offense, someone that's okay with running it up the middle for three yards, and sometimes breakout and make big plays.”
Only 12% of eligible Kansas families signed up for programs to make child care cheaper
A family of four making less than $6,966 a month could earn child care subsidies. Children must be under 13. Call 1-888-369-4777 to learn more. Subsidies are run by DCF and applications can be picked up at any agency office. The families of nearly 100,000 children in Kansas were potentially...
Mosquito diseases in Kansas: what to know
KANSAS CITY, KS (KSNT) – The majority of Kansas is in a high alert for West Nile Virus (WNV). This is a disease some mosquitos carry, and severe cases can result in death. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) shows that nearly 70% of counties are in a high risk warning, including the […]
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