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Missouri spending $11M for all children to receive a book monthly through age 5
(The Center Square) – Missouri is spending $11 million for a nonprofit organization to mail a free book each month to all children up to age 5. Senate Bills 681 and 662 in 2022 created the nonprofit “Missouri Imagination Library” to operate through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and partner with “Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library,” funded by the nonprofit The Dollywood Foundation. The legislation requires the general assembly to appropriate at least $2.5 million annually to fund the program. It was sponsored by...
Adopt-A-Pet coming up Saturday
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Michaela Schommer with the Hutchinson Animal Shelter said the need for adoptions of both dogs and cats never stops, and EAGLE Media is helping again by hosting an Adopt-A-Pet event Saturday starting at 11 a.m. at 825 North Main. "The shelter is never empty, unfortunately," Schommer...
Economic incentives for Gella's expansion, housing developments up for review by Hays City Commission
The advancement of several housing developments in Hays, including Tallgrass Addition on the east side, and the downtown Depot Addition and Chestnut Suites, will be discussed during today's Hays City Commission work session. Commissioners will also consider the issuance of industrial revenue bonds for expansion of Gella’s Diner and Liquid...
Straight-line wind microburst of 70-90 mph hits Oakland, north Topeka during thunderstorm
TOPEKA (KSNT) – A representative of the National Weather Service (NWS) in Topeka is weighing in on the damage caused by Wednesday night’s storm that caused damage in several neighborhoods. Chad Omitt with the NWS told 27 News a thunderstorm downdraft of 70-90 mph winds was responsible for causing damage in the north Topeka and […]
A four-decade tradition that began as a coffee conversation: Concordia Fall Fest
The catalyst for Concordia's modern Fall Fest began as an idea three residents shared during their regular morning coffee meeting at Lester's Sweet Shop more than 40 years ago. Art Slaughter, who owned Daylight Clothing in 1982, met with his two friends, Keith Palmquist, the then-owner of Palmquist Drug, and...
FHSU Foundation welcomes four new members to its Board of Trustees
The Fort Hays State University Foundation welcomes four new members to its board of trustees – Clint Albers, Eric Brown, Daryl Craft, and Dr. Gary Fredrickson. “Our board of trustees continually show up in support of FHSU’s future,” said FHSU Foundation President and CEO Jason Williby. “These members are some of our greatest advocates and are devoted to the university through and through. We’re excited to have these individuals on our board.”
Niles named Public Utilities Director for the City of Manhattan
The City of Manhattan announced on Wednesday the hiring of a new Director of Public Utilities for the city. Kevin Niles, who is the current Utilities Director in Odessa, Texas, will begin his work for the city beginning on Sept. 3. Niles is set to oversee the recently reconstructed Public Utilities Department, which provides services for Manhattan and surrounding infrastructure.
Overland Park man sustains life-threatening injuries during ‘intentional’ crash
TOPEKA, Kan. (KCTV) - An Overland Park man sustained life-threatening injuries during a collision first responders in Topeka say was intentional. The Kansas Highway Patrol indicates that around 9 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15, emergency crews were called to the area of westbound I-70 and Carlson Rd., west of Topeka, with reports of a single-vehicle collision.
Welcome back to school! USD 345 students back in class
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Back-to-school time continues in Topeka now that the Seaman district held its first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 14. First through 10th graders and part of the kindergarten classes are hitting the books once again in USD 345. Students with Elmont Elementary School arrived for...
Wichita man sentenced to prison for human trafficking
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A 36-year-old Wichita man has been sentenced to seven years and eight months in prison for human trafficking. The Sedgwick County district attorney's office said Judge Christopher Magana on Tuesday sentenced Alan Jones to 92 months. He pleased guilty on June 25 to attempted commercial sexual exploitation of a child, promoting the sale of sexual relations, attempted robbery, criminal threat and criminal damage to property.
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