Governor Laura Kelly Administration Formally Kicks Off Unemployment Insurance System Modernization

Today, the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL) formally kicked off a $48 million, 26-month-long effort to modernize the state’s unemployment insurance (UI) system.
Scientists Need Your Help Spotting Cute, Fuzzy Bumblebees in Kansas

Scientists want Kansans in every corner of the state to help count bumblebees — those fuzzy, good-natured harbingers of summer.
Can a Tick Bite Really Cause an Allergy to Meat?

When warmer temperatures come, so do many species of biting ticks. Many people take precautions to prevent bites to them and their animals, but of particular concern is a species of tick that Kansas harbors: the Lonestar tick.
KBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Saline County

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday night in Saline County.
Moratorium begins Aug. 1 for New Grower, Dispensary and Processor License Applications

The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) will stop processing applications for new grower, dispensary and processor licenses for up to two years after Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 3208 on Thursday.
Cattle Chat: Fair Season Cattle Health Challenges

Now that school is out for the summer, many rural teenagers can be found in the barn working with their livestock projects, and taking them to summer shows and county fairs.
In Some Rural Parts of Kansas, the Loss of Even One Foster Parent Leaves a Huge Hole

More than half the counties in the state rely on 10 or fewer families to take in foster children.
Governor Laura Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-staff for Memorial Day

“Let us all come together to recognize and honor the men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces who gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms,” Governor Laura Kelly said.”
Kansas Missing Kids

“This week’s Kansas missing kids are: 17 Year old Dedra Phillips of Kansas City, Kansas; 15 year old Shae Twitchell from Newton, Kansas; and 16 year old Blake Kaler from Holton, Kansas.”
BREAKING: Senate Passes Bill to Increase Transparency of VA Health Record Modernization

“The VA, and consequently our nation, has invested a great deal of time and money into the VA Electronic Health Record Modernization program,” said Sen. Moran. “