STREAM ADVISORY
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for a stream locally known as Four Mile Creek, Wichita, Sedgwick... Read More.
Here's What's Happening
SALES TAX TO LOWER IN JANUARY
Kansas is about to implement another drop in the state’s sales tax on groceries next month. Governor Laura Kelly signed the “Axe the Food... Read More.
NEW CEO
SCK Health, based in Arkansas City, Kan., has named Leonard Hernandez its next CEO, the Courier Traveler reported Nov. 30. Mr. Hernandez most recently... Read More.
HEALTHY WORKER EVENT
Today, Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland hosted a Healthy Workers, Healthy Economy roundtable at Labette Health in Parsons. Rural hospital leaders... Read More.
WILDFIRE TASK FORCE
Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Governor’s Wildfire Task Force has submitted its final report summarizing and providing recommendations on how to improve... Read More.
HOMELESSNESS PRESENTATION
Accordin to the Salina Post, Christy McMurphy from the Kansas COC/ Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition will also be attending to provide information on statewide... Read More.
GRANTS FOR TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
-Governor Laura Kelly and Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed announced today that more than $12 million state dollars will be awarded to 16 transportation construction... Read More.
PUBLIC WILL REVIEW LICENSE PLATE REDESIGN
Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Department of Revenue will pause production on the license plate design revealed last Wednesday and create... Read More.
Statewide art contest underway
The State Library of Kansas announced today a statewide art contest, which will be featured alongside the Kansas Notable Books and Kansas Great Reads... Read More.
Police doing extra enforcement
Beginning Saturday, November 18, through Monday, November 26, 2023, the Arkansas City Police Department will join many other law enforcement agencies across the state,... Read More.