Big Losses in November Fuel a Kansas Republican Party Changeover in February
Topeka, KS— Spurred on by frustrations over losing high-profile races to Democrats, Kansas Republicans on Saturday picked an aggressive conservative to lead the party into the 2024 election cycle. Party officials elected Mike Brown, a former Johnson County commissioner, to party chair during the Republican state convention. He beat out Helen Van Etten, a longtime party […]
Army Ceases Operating Tax Centers, Including at Fort Riley
Fort Riley, KS- The Fort Riley Legal Assistance Office will no longer operate a Tax Center. The Army Office of The Judge Advocate General announced last October that Staff Judge Advocate offices Army wide will no longer provide tax preparation services. The Office of the Staff Judge Advocate at Fort Riley had operated a Tax […]
Oklahoma Attorney General Drummond to Work with OSBI in Investigation of Swadley’s Sscandal
Oklahoma City, OK– Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today that his office will assume responsibility working with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) in the probe of potential wrongdoing involving the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation and Swadley’s Bar-B-Q. “This case includes allegations of fraud involving millions of dollars in taxpayer funds,” […]
Governor Kelly Announces First Virtual Job Fair of 2023
Topeka, KS– Governor Laura Kelly invites jobseekers to participate in the first Virtual Job Fair of 2023, hosted by KANSASWORKS. This virtual fair will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, and will highlight employment opportunities within many of the state’s 98 government agencies. There are close to 900 job openings in […]
Governor Kelly Advocates for “Axing Your Taxes” Plan at Wichita Childcare Center
Wichita, KS– Governor Laura Kelly traveled to Wichita to call on local legislators to support her ‘Axing Your Taxes’ plan, which would save Kansans more than $500 million in tax cuts over the next three years. The three-pronged plan includes a push to immediately ‘axe the tax’ on groceries and eliminate the state sales tax […]
Kansas Main Street Program Seeking New Communities, Hosting Application Workshop
“Kansas Main Street provides technical assistance and support for communities working to revitalize their downtown area by focusing on four points — economic vitality, design, promotion, and organization.”
Kansas Association of Counties and Kansas Counties Launch Operation Green Light in Support of Local Veterans
“In addition to lighting county buildings, residents and businesses are encouraged to participate by simply changing one light bulb in their house to a green bulb.”
Find your ‘Rhythm’: Winter Dance Concert 22 takes stage Nov. 10-12
Manhattan, KS— K-State Dance, a part of the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Kansas State University will present “Rhythm,” Winter Dance Concert ’22, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10-12 and a matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 12, all in Chapman Theatre at Nichols Hall. Tickets can be purchased online a k-state.edu/mtd/tickets. K-State students […]
Governor Laura Kelly Announces Semiconductor Company Investing $4M, Creating 30 Jobs Near Manhattan
Topeka, KS– Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Radiation Detection Technologies, Inc. (RDT), a semiconductor device manufacturer, is expanding its operations around Manhattan. The company will create 30 new jobs over the next five years with a $4 million investment to construct a new facility and purchase new semiconductor processing equipment. “Radiation Detection Technologies’ investment shows […]
Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit National Tour Makes Stops in Kansas to Honor Veterans and Supporters
Kansas- Wreaths Across America (WAA) is proud to announce that its Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE will make several stops in Kansas to honor those who served and welcome home Vietnam veterans. “The mission of Wreaths Across America is to Remember the fallen, Honor those who have served and their families, and teach the next generation the value […]