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Grant Opp For Rural First Responders
Governor Laura Kelly today announced $3.2 million in grants that will be used to assist rural first responders combatting opioid abuse. The grants will fund training regarding carrying and administering approved medication for emergency reversal of opioid overdose. “The opioid…
Kansas mental health hospitals are so overcrowded that patients have to wait in hallways
Patients facing mental health crises are waiting in a Wichita hospital hallway because psychiatric wards are full. Inmates in the Sedgwick County Jail wait up to a year to get transferred to the Larned State Hospital simply for evaluations. And…
Farmland prices soar, making it even harder for young farmers to break in and grow
Farmland values have been rocketing up across the Midwest, for the last year and a half. Farms in Iowa have sold for as much as $25,500 an acre with values increasing 26% in the state over last year and 18%…
Local artist speaks about his multi-wall mural; hopes to add more to the vibrant display in Fort Scott
A local artist today spoke about his new mural on display at the Fort Scott Water Treatment Plant. After about a month and a half, 8 gallons of primer, 60 cans of spray paint, and 30 hours of diligent work,…
19 new law enforcement officers graduate from KLETC
Nineteen new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on Aug. 19 at a ceremony held in the KLETC Integrity Auditorium. Kalaeb Bratton, game warden with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, was the…
Wichita Public Library to eliminate overdue fees
As the Wichita City Council approved their budget for 2023 on Tuesday, included was the elimination of overdue fees at the Wichita Public Library. "Effective Tuesday, August 23 by the end of the day, borrowers will not be charged overdue…
Overbrook cooks up plan to build downtown historical museum
A cookbook featuring more than 350 homegrown recipes from members of the Overbrook community is now available for purchase, with proceeds from the sale going toward the effort to build a historical museum in downtown Overbrook. The ”Don’t Overcook Overbrook”…
Shawnee Mission to give one-time $700 bonuses to teachers, other staffers
The Shawnee Mission school board on Monday unanimously approved a one-time $700 retention bonus to qualifying employees, including classroom teachers and classified staff, like custodians and food service workers. Why it matters: The move is aimed at rewarding employees who…
Local officials brainstorm additional security options for USD 383 schools
Manhattan-Ogden school board president Curt Herrman is advocating for more school resource officers at USD 383 to strengthen security. During a meeting Monday with local government officials about a variety of topics, Herrman discussed several ideas for increased school security.…
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