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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...

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to Host Public Meetings on Proposed State Park Fee Changes
For Immediate Release August 27, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs laura.roseclawson@ks.gov Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to Host Public Meetings on Proposed State Park Fee Changes PRATT – The Kansas Department of...

WNC & Associates and EmberHope, Inc. Break Ground on Hope Estates in Newton, Kansas
NEWTON, Kan., Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WNC & Associates (WNC), a family-owned business known as both a pioneer and leader in the affordable housing industry, and EmberHope, Inc., in a partnership with Riverstone Platform Partners, have...

New Wildlife Regulations Taking Effect September 12
For Immediate Release August 26, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs laura.roseclawson@ks.gov New Wildlife Regulations Taking Effect September 12 Expanded Senior License Options and Longer Coyote Season Among Key Changes...
Kansas Department of Health and Environment Announces End of Measles Outbreak in Southwest Kansas
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) today announced that the measles outbreak affecting southwest Kansas has officially ended. Two full incubation periods, for a total of 42 days, have passed since the last confirmed case was...
Kansas Medicaid Director Selected for National Medicaid Leadership Institute’s 2026 Class
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is pleased to announce that Christine Osterlund, KDHE deputy secretary of agency integration and state Medicaid director, has been selected to participate in the Center for Health Care Strategies...

Educator Perceptions & Insights Center (EPIC) to Launch the 2025 Kansas Teacher Retention Initiative (KTRI)
EPIC to launch the 2025 Kansas Teacher Retention Survey, the third statewide effort to gather educator insights and drive data-informed retention strategies. NEWTON, KS, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Educator...

Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Meet August 14 in Garden City
For Immediate Release: August 4, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs Laura.roseclawson@ks.gov Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Meet August 14 in Garden City TOPEKA – The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold...
Public Health Advisories for Kansas Waters Due to Blue-Green Algae Mats
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae mats. The KDHE Harmful Algal Bloom (HABs) response program has recently...
Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae Blooms
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae. The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct....

Air Brake System Market Growth Driven by Safety Demand | DataM Intelligence
Air Brake System market growth is fueled by rising commercial vehicle production, safety regulations, & demand for reliable braking in heavy-duty transport. KANSAS, KS, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Air brake systems are...

DBIA Announces 2025 Project/Team National Awards of Merit
Excellence and “Best of” awards will be announced at DBIA’s Design-Build Conference & Expo Awards Ceremony on Nov. 6, 2025, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Design-Build...
Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for a portion of the City of Edgerton, for customers located in Dougla
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Edgerton public water supply system for city of Edgerton customers located in Douglas County. The advisory was issued for those...
Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Haddam, Washington County
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Haddam public water supply system located in Washington County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil...

Wakarusa Wastewater Treatment Plant Receives NACWA National Award
The City of Lawrence is proud to announce that its Wakarusa Wastewater Treatment Plant has earned the Platinum Peak Performance Award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) for 2024 — the highest recognition for consistent...

Divided Attention Podcast Examines How Unspoken Assumptions Influence Workplace and Social Dynamics
Two successfully proven leaders explore how unspoken assumptions shape trust, challenge perspectives, and open the door to authentic connection. OVERLAND PARK, KS, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In this candid and...
Boil Water Advisory Issued for a portion of the City of Edgerton, Johnson County
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Edgerton public water supply system located in Johnson County. This advisory has been isolated to only those customers within the...
Boil Water Advisory Issued for a portion of the City of Edgerton, for customers located in Douglas C
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for a portion of the City of Edgerton public water supply system for city of Edgerton customers located in Douglas County. This advisory has been isolated to...
Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Severy, Greenwood County
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Severy public water supply system located in Greenwood County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of...
Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Galesburg, Neosho County
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Galesburg public water supply system located in Neosho County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in a loss of...