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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,...
Derby: Conservation efforts paying off in drought response
DERBY, Kan. (KWCH) - In the first two weeks of mandator water restrictions, the City of Derby is among Wichita-area communities reporting a significant water usage reduction. The City of Derby reports a 44% reduction in water usage already. Early this month, the City of Wichita announced that it was...
Let's Help transitions furniture, clothing, and food to their new location
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Let’s Help has completed day two of moving all of their stuff from their previous building to their new home, ready to embrace more of the community. “The days are long and they go really fast but we’re loving it,” said Patrick Yancey, executive director of Let’s Help.
Wichita rescue receives $50k to help provide vet care for Hilltop community
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The Wichita Animal Action League is celebrating after being awarded a $50,000 grant to support pet owners in the Hilltop neighborhood. This grant is part of the PetSmart Charities Incubator grant program, which provides funds to animal rescues to increase resources in underserved areas, many of which lack access to community support, including veterinary services.
Governor Kelly Announces Elanco to Invest $130M, Create 70 Jobs in Elwood
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Elanco Animal Health Inc., a global leader in animal health, is investing $130 million to expand and renovate its manufacturing facility in Elwood. The expansion in Doniphan County is expected to create approximately 70 new jobs over the next two years.
Hutch firefighters to take AEMT course
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Department is excited to announce that five of our dedicated staff members will be advancing their skills through an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) course offered by Hutchinson Community College. This training marks a significant step forward in enhancing the medical capabilities of our team.
Motorcycle crash near Hedville and Satanta Roads under investigation
A motorcyclist was injured in a crash near the intersection of Hedville and Satanta Roads in rural Saline County on Sunday afternoon. According to Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan, the crash happened around 12:45 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18. "The motorcycle was going west on Satanta and turned south onto...
Final Debris Sweep to Begin Soon
The City of Salina will begin a final sweep of the city for limb collection very soon, so it is recommended that all limb debris that you need collected be placed at the curb as soon as possible. According to the city, teams have been working tirelessly to ensure the...
Great Bend dealing with trash, dead animals dumped at compost
Issues at the compost site caused the City of Great Bend to release a press release Monday on the proper usage of the site south of town. Permitted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the compost site is only permitted to take trees, tree limbs, grass and leaves.
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