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Multiple fires in areas of the High Plains
After sparking across the High Plains throughout Monday afternoon, multiple wildfires around the Texas Panhandle region were still burning into Thursday morning, with evacuations and road closures active in some communities as officials work to minimize the spread of the fires.
Multiple fires in areas of the High Plains
After sparking across the High Plains throughout Monday afternoon, multiple wildfires around the Texas Panhandle region were still burning into Friday morning, with at least two confirmed death and two confirmed injuries as officials work to minimize the spread of the fires.
Multiple fires in areas of the High Plains
After sparking across the High Plains throughout Monday afternoon, multiple wildfires around the Texas Panhandle region were still burning into Friday morning, with at least two confirmed death and two confirmed injuries as officials work to minimize the spread of the fires.
Community conversations highlight vital role of health care in Kansas’ rural areas
Rural Kansas communities are critical to the future of our state. We know that for our communities to thrive, rural Kansans require core services to raise a family — access to early childhood services, high quality education and health care. Our two organizations — Thrive Kansas and United Methodist Health Ministry Fund — are based […] The post Community conversations highlight vital role of health care in Kansas’ rural areas appeared first on Kansas Reflector.
KDHE announces Dereck Totten of Colby as chief medical officer
TOPEKA – Secretary Janet Stanek, Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), announced today that Dereck Totten, M.D., MPH, FAAFP, is the new Chief Medical Officer. “Dr. Totten is a life-long Kansan and currently provides health care services to western Kansas,” said Secretary Janet Stanek. “His invaluable experience promises to bring an added lens to our work at KDHE, strengthening our commitment to our mission of protecting and improving the health and environment of all Kansans. We are delighted to be able to work with Dr. Totten so that he can continue his work in Colby and work with the team at KDHE as well.”
Year in Review: The High Plains’ top 4 local political stories of 2023
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — After statewide and local elections in 2023, most of the High Plains saw major changes take place, including Amarillo voting in a new city council, the ousting of former Amarillo City Manager Jared Miller, and new laws across the state of Texas. This is an overview of the top four local […]
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