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KDHE Announces Two Additional Grant Opportunities in Second Round of RHTP Funding

info2026-10-20T17:31:48-05:00October 20th, 2026|

The application period for the Community Health Worker + Accountable Food is Medicine (CHW+AFIM) and the Non-Emergency Transportation (NEMT) grants will open Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, to eligible Kansas providers. CHW+AFIM program grants will improve health outcomes among rural Kansans. NEMT program grants will support innovative, sustainable local transportation solutions to help rural Kansans reach medical appointments. Read more: KDHE

AG Opinion 2026-11: Schools – Nonpublic Accreditation; Secure Storage

info2026-10-20T17:28:35-05:00October 20th, 2026|

Synopsis: Backpacks and lockers that are accessible to students during the school day do not satisfy HB 2299’s minimum requirements for the secure storage of personal electronic devices. HB 2299 amends K.S.A. 72-5170 to provide that "[e]ach nonpublic school accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the state board of education shall be entitled to the same rights as nonpublic schools accredited by the state board of education." This provision is not limited to matters related to the personal electronic device ban found in other provisions of the bill. Cited herein: 2026 Senate Substitute for House Bill 2299; [...]

AG Opinion 2026-10: Municipal fire codes

info2026-10-20T17:25:34-05:00October 20th, 2026|

Kansas municipalities may not adopt local fire codes that are less restrictive than the Kansas Fire Prevention Code. Read more: Kansas Attorney General Opinions

Newton’s Themian Park awarded $500,000 grant

info2026-10-20T17:23:21-05:00October 20th, 2026|

The grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce will help fund new basketball courts, pickleball courts, a restroom, an open shelter, and lighting. Read more: City of Newton

Miami County, Kansas hires Nathan Law as next County Administrator

info2026-10-20T08:51:41-05:00October 20th, 2026|

As Miami County prepares for the retirement of Shane Krull on January 8, 2027, following 22 years of dedicated service as County Administrator, the Board is excited to welcome Nathan into this role and begin the County's next chapter. Nathan will start on December 14, 2026, allowing for a transition period before Shane's retirement. Nathan brings more than 15 years of public sector experience and has served as Louisburg City Administrator since 2015. Source: Miami County, Kansas

Topeka needs more housing

info2026-10-20T07:47:48-05:00October 20th, 2026|

Topeka needs to add more than 200 housing units every year for the next two decades, a bank leader says, but there are four things holding back housing supply. Read more: CJonline

City of Girard unveils new 10-acre solar farm

info2026-10-20T07:46:55-05:00October 20th, 2026|

How does this assist and give back to the residents? The short answer, “cheaper utilities.” Read more: Morning Sun

El Dorado voters consider ban on some data center, battery energy storage projects

info2026-10-16T08:55:48-05:00October 16th, 2026|

If the ban passes in the Nov. 3 general election, it would take effect immediately and remain in place for 10 years. Read more: KSN-TV

Local deputy creates sensory backpack project

info2026-10-16T08:55:41-05:00October 16th, 2026|

Across the nation, law enforcement officials are implementing new methods to communicate more effectively with community members with autism or other sensory sensitivities. Read more: Homepage

Marysville Historic District Listing Offers Benefits for Property Owners

info2026-10-16T08:55:21-05:00October 16th, 2026|

Wayne Kruse, OneMarysville executive director, said in a press release that this gives downtown property owners and people interested in investing in Marysville access to financial incentives that can make improvements to historic buildings more affordable. Read more: KCLY Radio

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