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Governor Kelly signs multi-state commitment to expand computer science education
TGovernor Laura Kelly recently signed onto a multi-state agreement to expand computer science education in K-12 schools. The agreement, spearheaded by the National Governors Association, comes after Gov. Kelly signed bipartisan House Bill 2466 in May to promote computer science…
KDOT supports ‘Safe Streets’ grant applications
The Kansas Department of Transportation is encouraging cities, counties and other local entities to submit a grant application to the 2022 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A), a new U.S. DOT discretionary grant program. The SS4A program and the…
KCK resident hopes closing ‘Bank of KDOT’ will improve safety of Interstate 70 tight curve
As Interstate 70 exits Kansas and enters Missouri, a tight right-angle curve is a sight of many accidents over the years, Leo Eilts has witnessed. Eilts, a resident of the Strawberry Hill neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas, bought a building…
KCC Launches Website Focused on Shaping Energy Efficiency Programs, Incentives
The Kansas Corporation Commission has launched Energy Smart Kansas, a website devoted to helping shape the future of energy efficiency opportunities in the state. Kansans can provide feedback about which programs and potential rebates they are interested in. They will…
Kansas Infrastructure Summit begins in Wichita
Local government and business leaders from across Kansas are gathering in Wichita for the first-ever Kansas Infrastructure Summit. It’s being held through Thursday at the Wichita State University Hughes Metropolitan Complex. More than 650 people are learning about grant opportunities from…
Riley County area emergency personnel conduct annual active violence training
Riley County first responders started three-day-long training exercises yesterday (Tuesday) to help improve response times and interagency coordination in the event of an active violence scenario. Members of RCPD, Manhattan Fire Department, Riley County EMS, KSU PD, volunteers, representatives from…
Newton softball tournament filled up local hotel rooms
More teams competing in this year’s Mexican-American Softball Tournament meant a bonanza for local restaurants and hotels. Ozell Lincoln said Coratel Inn & Suites usually filled about 30 rooms for the tournament, but this year all 53 rooms were booked…
Sedgwick names park after former mayor DeHaven
A longtime public servant in Sedgwick will have his legacy immortalized. The park on the east side of town has a new official name as the Mayor Donald K. DeHaven Memorial Park. DeHaven served as Sedgwick’s mayor for 44 years,…
Kansas Lands $4 billion, 4,000-Job Panasonic Energy Electric Vehicle Battery Plant
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced that Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., plans to build one of the largest electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing facilities of its kind in the United States in Kansas. Pending approval by Panasonic Holdings Corporation Board of…
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