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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
ICYMI: Bipartisan Former Governors, Retired Military Leaders, States, Cities File Briefs in Support of California’s Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Federalization of the National Guard

ICYMI: Bipartisan Former Governors, Retired Military Leaders, States, Cities File Briefs in Support of California’s Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Federalization of the National Guard

OAKLAND – Yesterday, organizations and individuals from across the nation filed amicus briefs in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of California’s challenge to the Trump Administration’s unlawful federalization of the California...

Owner:  American Government
Lawrence Wins Best Tasting Tap Water in Kansas Award

Lawrence Wins Best Tasting Tap Water in Kansas Award

The City of Lawrence is proud to announce that the Clinton Water Treatment Plant has been awarded Best Tasting Tap Water in Kansas at the Kansas Section of the American Water Works Association (KsAWWA) and the Kansas Water Environment...

Owner:  American Government
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Dove Fields Offer Public Hunting Opportunities

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Dove Fields Offer Public Hunting Opportunities

For Immediate Release August 28, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs laura.roseclawson@ks.gov Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Dove Fields Offer Public Hunting Opportunities PRATT – With dove season set to open...

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Kansas Supreme Court recognizes retired KU law professor with the Justice Award

Kansas Supreme Court recognizes retired KU law professor with the Justice Award

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas Supreme Court awarded a distinguished, retired professor of the University of Kansas School of Law with the “Justice Award” for his contributions to law and justice on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Chief Justice Marla Luckert...

Owner:  Gray Television Inc.
Kansas City, parking lot ownership group work to improve downtown safety

Kansas City, parking lot ownership group work to improve downtown safety

The city of Kansas City and Copaken Brooks, a group that owns downtown properties including a parking lot at 12th and Grand, are working together to improve safety. Copaken Brooks has reportedly implemented several new security measures this year,...

Owner:  Hearst Family
Arbitrator orders Kansas City firefighter reinstated after deadly crash

Arbitrator orders Kansas City firefighter reinstated after deadly crash

An arbitrator has ordered a Kansas City firefighter involved in a deadly crash nearly four years ago to be reinstated to his job with back pay.Dominic Biscari was 21 in December 2021 when he was driving a pumper truck in Westport with his lights...

Owner:  Hearst Family
Tracey Mann addresses PBM reform and agricultural priorities for Kansas

Tracey Mann addresses PBM reform and agricultural priorities for Kansas

U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann, who represents Kansas’ 1st district, recently addressed several legislative and policy issues in a series of posts on his official Twitter account.On September 16, 2025, Mann wrote about the role of Pharmacy Benefit...

Owner:  Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron
KC2026 leaders emphasize readiness as law enforcement agencies work around the clock for World Cup safety

KC2026 leaders emphasize readiness as law enforcement agencies work around the clock for World Cup safety

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Preparations are in full swing as the World Cup 2026 nears, just nine months until the very first kickoff at Arrowhead. Around the clock, KC2026 says agencies across the city, metro and state are working to make sure they...

Owner:  Gray Television Inc.
Lawrence authors talk Sunflower State literary spirit, local books ahead of Kansas Book Festival

Lawrence authors talk Sunflower State literary spirit, local books ahead of Kansas Book Festival

Share this post or save for later The annual Kansas Book Festival will enter its 14th chapter this weekend, featuring a host of Lawrence-affiliated authors and events. The festival, which is free to all, includes author events, signings, book...

Owner:  Mackenzie Clark
New Kansas Supreme Court justice takes the bench

New Kansas Supreme Court justice takes the bench

Share this post or save for later TOPEKA — The Kansas Supreme Court swore in a new justice Wednesday, marking Gov. Laura Kelly’s fourth appointee to the bench. After an informal ceremony Wednesday morning at the Kansas Judicial Center in Topeka,...

Owner:  Mackenzie Clark
Audit of Kansas Affordable Housing Tax Credit leaves lawmakers with questions

Audit of Kansas Affordable Housing Tax Credit leaves lawmakers with questions

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas lawmakers are trying to determine if the potential costs of affordable housing tax credits outweigh the benefits after a report from the legislature’s nonpartisan audit division. At the heart of Wednesday’s discussions...

Owner:  Gray Television Inc.
KNEA representing Dodge City teacher on leave, says it supports its members’ free speech and condemns political violence

KNEA representing Dodge City teacher on leave, says it supports its members’ free speech and condemns political violence

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - A Dodge City teacher has been placed on leave, leading the community to question and speculate why. Dodge City Public Schools posted a statement Tuesday night, stating that a high school teacher had been placed on paid...

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