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Wyandotte County man sentenced for insurance fraud

Submitted Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced a Wyandotte County man has been sentenced to 18 months of probation for insurance fraud. Qunicy Falls, aged 69, pleaded guilty on March…

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Linda McMahon visits Kansas on Returning Education to the States Tour

Submitted U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Manhattan High School and Kansas State University as part of her Returning Education to the States Tour. During this tour, Secretary McMahon…

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas seeking communities for next grant cycle

Submitted Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) is continuing efforts to invest in the health and wellness of communities across Kansas. Applications are now open for the next…

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Governor appoints Ashlyn Yarnell to fill district court position

Submitted On Thursday, July 23, Governor Laura Kelly appointed Ashlyn Yarnell of Shawnee to a judgeship position in the 10th Judicial District. The vacancy was created by the retirement of…

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Governor announces retirement of Kansas Water Office Director

Submitted On Thursday, July 23, Governor Laura Kelly announced the retirement of Kansas Water Office (KWO) Director Connie Owen, who has served as director since Jan. 21, 2021. Her last…

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KDOT employees celebrate service anniversaries

Submitted The Kansas Department of Transportation expresses appreciation for employees celebrating state service anniversaries in August. KDOT is proud to acknowledge them for the long-term dedication they have provided to…

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KDOT, KHP announce new statewide standard for crash reporting

Submitted The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) have announced the launch of the Kansas Crash Data System (KCDS), a modernized platform that will serve…

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Public health officials report cases of Cyclosporiasis in Kansas

Submitted On Wednesday, July 15, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reported 55 total cases of cyclosporiasis so far in 2026 in Kansas. Of the 55 total cases…

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Governor announces CMS approval of Kansas’ Community Supports Waiver

Submitted Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), in partnership with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), announced that the Centers for…

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Applications for Innovative Technology Program being accepted

Submitted The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the Fiscal Year 2028 project for the agency’s Innovative Technology Program. The Innovative Technology Program provides financial assistance to…

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Special hunt applications now open

Submitted Hunters looking for unique opportunities on public and private lands across Kansas can apply for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ Special Hunts program in July. The program…

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KDADS to implement waitlist for frail elderly HCBS waiver

Submitted The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) announced that a waitlist for the Frail Elderly Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver will took effect Monday, July 6,…

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New applications being accepted

Submitted Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced the Kansas Community Empowerment (KCE) program is accepting new member applications from Kansas communities. KCE supports locally driven projects that…

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Governor announces the Acting Director of the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission

Submitted Governor Laura Kelly announced Dominique John (D.J.) Lopez as the Acting Director of the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, effective July 6. This appointment fills the vacancy created by…

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FEMA approves more than $72 million in funding to help communities recover

Submitted FEMA announced the approval of more than $72 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. These programs…

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