Clay County Coalition Seeks Grant
“The Clay Counts Coalition is seeking the initial $6,000 to hire a grant writer.”
Chief Gary Batton Selected to First-Ever U.S. Department of Interior Tribal Advisory Committee
“Tribal voices now have a seat at the decision-making table before policies are made which impact our communities,” said Chief Gary Batton. “I’m truly honored to accept this appointment and responsibility.”
Alaska Airlines Fallen Soldier Cart will be Housed at Kansas City’s Airport
“Custom designed cart to honor both active and veteran military members”
Governor Laura Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day
“Kansas peace officers risk their lives daily to protect their communities,” said Governor Laura Kelly.”
Kansas Missing Kids
“This week’s Kansas Missing Kids are 15 year old Jinece Jackson from Wichita, KS; 16 year old Trinity Schlegel from Greenwood County, KS; 18 year old Noah Blanchard from Junction City, KS; and 17 year old Pamela Hall from Manhattan, KS. Also featured this week is the unsolved case of Kathryn Adam from Salina, KS in 1993.”
US Representative Makes a Stop In Clay Center
“He continued by saying there were efforts last year to do away with in regards to the tax provision that has been in place for decades. They have fought and fought to keep it in place, he added, and so far, they have been successful, but efforts are underway again to get rid of the provision.”
AG Derek Schmidt Urges Better Disclosure, Clarity from GoFundMe
“Schmidt was part of a bipartisan coalition of 28 state and territory attorneys general that sent a letter yesterday to GoFundMe outlining specific steps that they would like to see implemented to the crowdfunding platform.”
K-State Family Mourns Loss of Former President Jon Wefald
“During his 23 years of leadership, the university added more than 2.2 million square feet of new buildings, including the addition to Hale Library, the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art and the K-State Alumni Center. As K-State’s president, he helped philanthropy increase from $6 million a year to nearly $100 million annually and research funding grew from $18 million annually to nearly $134 million.”
FHSU Preparing for Annual Local Collegiate Rodeo
“Most of the rodeos in our region stay on the same dates every year,” Rumford said. “It would be a lot of re-scheduling if we moved it. It’s easier to make adjustments on the days of the week for our rodeo than to completely change dates.”
EPA Seeks Nominations for the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
“The FRRCC provides a venue for agricultural stakeholders to provide meaningful feedback to EPA regarding a range of policies and programs,” said Rod Snyder, Senior Agriculture Advisor to the Administrator. “This is especially important as the Agency considers how to best support and partner with farmers, ranchers, and rural communities to address the climate crisis.”