Foster Kids in Kansas Can’t Get the Mental Health Care they Need, But There Might Be a Fix
Topeka, KS— Beth Patton needs to get her adopted child mental health services, but the boy faces problems too serious for any professional in her county to handle. “I did have the police department at my house,” said Patton, who lives in Independence, Kansas. “He needs help. And he needs help before it gets to […]
Pardon Our Noise, it’s the Sound of Freedom: Jaded Thunder Returns to Salina
“The availability of the Smoky Hill Weapons Range, coupled with a supportive community, make the Salina Airport a preferred location for military training.”
K-State Child Development Expert Encourages Youth to Visit Older Adults
“Children, as ‘social beings,’ benefit from interactions with previous generations”
Drought’s Impacts Extend to Fish, Wildlife
“K-State’s Gerken explains the consequences of drought on ponds, streams and rivers”
Riley County Health Department Offers Free COVID-19 Tests Starting Monday
“Test results will be available within 30 minutes.”
Governor Laura Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of the 21st Anniversary of 9/11
Topeka, KS– In accordance with Executive Order #20-30, Governor Laura Kelly ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities from sunup to sunset on Sunday, September 11, 2022, in honor of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. […]
Clay County Coalition Seeks Grant
“The Clay Counts Coalition is seeking the initial $6,000 to hire a grant writer.”
Missing Kansas Kids
“17 year old Breanna Meeks; 17 year old Kandace Reece; 15 year old Trinity Sproul; 18 year old Shaqwayne Hensen; 16 year old Brian Gilliland Jr.; 15 year old Jayden Hanner; and 16 year old Lia Weber.”
Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae
Topeka, KS – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued several public health advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae. A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or paint floating on the water and be colored blue, bright green, brown […]
Kansas Supreme Court Decision Against Grandmother Could Shape Foster Care Custody Rights
“The decision could have wide-ranging impacts for biological families aggrieved by a judge’s decision on whether to give custody rights to adoptive or foster families.”