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Kansas Marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Celebrates 30 Years of Free Cancer Screening Program

Kansas Marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Celebrates 30 Years of Free Cancer Screening Program

TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly has proclaimed October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Kansas, recognizing the importance of early detection and access to life-saving screenings. Each year, approximately 2,400 women in Kansas are diagnosed...

Owner:  American Government
Kansas Department of Health and Environment Announces Promotion of Kate Gleeson to Deputy Secret

Kansas Department of Health and Environment Announces Promotion of Kate Gleeson to Deputy Secret

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Secretary Janek Stanek today announced the promotion of Kate Gleeson to the position of Deputy Secretary of Environment at KDHE, effective Sept. 27. Kate is replacing Leo Henning, who retires...

Owner:  American Government
Environmental Crimes Bulletin - August 2025

Environmental Crimes Bulletin - August 2025

View All Environmental Crimes Bulletins In This Issue: Cases by District/Circuit Trials United States v. Leshon E. Johnson No. 6:25-CR-00012 (Easten District of Oklahoma) ECS Senior Litigation Counsel Todd Gleason ECS Trial Attorney Sarah Brown...

Owner:  American Government
Stream Advisory Rescinded for Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek located South of Lyons, Kansas

Stream Advisory Rescinded for Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek located South of Lyons, Kansas

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a stream advisory for Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek, south of Lyons, Kansas that was issued on Jan. 29, 2025. The stream advisory was a result of operation problems at the city of...

Owner:  American Government
KDWP, Baker University Wetlands Discovery Center to Host Wild Foods Cook-Off

KDWP, Baker University Wetlands Discovery Center to Host Wild Foods Cook-Off

For Immediate Release: October 03, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs laura.roseclawson@ks.gov Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, Baker University Wetlands Discovery Center to Host Wild Foods Cook-Off SHAWNEE – Whether...

Owner:  American Government
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New Study Identifies CAFO Farms as Air Pollution Source

New Study Identifies CAFO Farms as Air Pollution Source

Get a daily rundown of the top stories on Urban Milwaukee Wisconsin dairy CAFO (Photo courtesy of Wisconsin DNR) When an eastern wind blows through Larry Brenner’s home in Pierce County, he knows two things are likely. “One, as the old farmers...

Owner:  Jeramey Jannene & Dave Reid
University of Michigan study finds large animal farms might be a significant source of air pollution

University of Michigan study finds large animal farms might be a significant source of air pollution

When an eastern wind blows through Larry Brenner’s home in Pierce County, he knows two things are likely. “One, as the old farmers will tell us, it’s going to rain. And two, when I wake up in the morning and head outside, the smell is not very...

Owner:  Educational Communications Board & University of Wisconsin-Madison

Q&A: How new technology would fuel a different kind of nuclear power plant in Kansas

Increasing energy demands and the need to stabilize aging infrastructure are pushing countries around the world to consider building the next-generation of nuclear power plants, which many are calling a nuclear renaissance. Kansas may join the...

Owner:  Chris Sorensen
Newport Beach Firm Sells Kansas Holding for $100 Million

Newport Beach Firm Sells Kansas Holding for $100 Million

A nine-property portfolio in the Kansas City, Kansas, metro area was sold by a Newport Beach real estate investment trust for $100 million. Dallas-based DFW Land Real Estate, a company specializing in land acquisitions, bought Park Place Village...

Owner:  Larry Bridges
Why a Kansas elementary school principal banning Charlie Kirk’s ‘Freedom’ shirts is at the centre of outrage

Kansas Announces Availability of $23M in Broadband Funding

Kansas has made available $23 million to improve broadband infrastructure through the Kansas Broadband Acceleration Grant (BAG) program. Providers will be able to offset capital expenses they need to deploy service in unserved areas of Kansas with...

Owner:  Dave Nieuwstraten
Fed’s Schmid Signals Opposition to Further Rate Cuts With Inflation ‘Too High’
Kansas Arts Commission opens nominations for Governor’s Arts Awards

Kansas Arts Commission opens nominations for Governor’s Arts Awards

TOPEKA – The Department of Commerce today announced the Kansas Art Commission (KAC) now is accepting nominations for the 2026 Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards. Nominations for these prestigious honors will be accepted through October 31. The...

Owner:  Zimmer Family

UCF Knights Gear Up For Big 12 Home Opener vs Kansas Jayhawks Tonight

kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET This Saturday night, the Kansas Jayhawks (3–2, 1–1 Big 12) visit Orlando to take on the UCF Knights (3–1, 0–1 Big 12) in a pivotal midseason matchup at FBC Mortgage Stadium. (UCF Image) ORLANDO, FLORIDA – This Saturday...

Owner:  Tom Palermo
What Kansas law says about riding in a truck bed

What Kansas law says about riding in a truck bed

Riding unrestrained in a pickup truck bed can be fatal as it offers no protection in a crash. Kansas law prohibits anyone under 14 from riding in a truck bed on many public roads. The Kansas law does not apply on private property or during...

Owner:  Gannett Co. Inc.
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