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KDHE Takes Lead on Youth Risk Behavior Survey for Kansas Highschoolers
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announces that it will be responsible for administering the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) across Kansas. The YRBS is a vital tool that gathers data on the health behaviors of high school...

Kansas State Park Annual Permits and 2025 Campsite Reservations Coming Soon
For Immediate Release: December 4, 2024 Contacts: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs laura.roseclawson@ks.gov Kansas State Park Annual Permits and 2025 Campsite Reservations Coming Soon TOPEKA – Are you eyeing a cozy cabin by the water,...

Kayla Acosta elected president of Kansas Association of District Court ...
TOPEKA—Kayla Acosta, Ellis County District Court clerk, was elected president of the Kansas Association of District Court Clerks and Administrators at the organization’s annual meeting. Acosta was appointed clerk in 2021 and has been with the...

Seven Kansas Non-profits Awarded Big Game Hunting Permits for Fundraising
For Immediate Release: February 10, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs laura.roseclawson@ks.gov Seven Kansas Non-profits Awarded Big Game Hunting Permits for Fundraising PRATT – Seven lucky conservation organizations are set...

Kansas Trout Season Returns with Higher-Density Stockings and Angler-Focused Changes
For Immediate Release: November 27, 2024 Contacts: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs laura.roseclawson@ks.gov Kansas Trout Season Returns with Higher-Density Stocking and Angler-Focused Changes TOPEKA – The season for trout fishing is...

MLG Capital Acquires Summit Crossing Multifamily Property in Kansas City
BROOKFIELD, WI, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- MLG Capital – a national leader in diversified private real estate investments – today announced its acquisition of Summit Crossing, a multifamily asset located in Kansas...

RGF® Environmental Group Highlights PHI-Cell® Technology as a Critical Solution Amid Current Bird Flu Outbreak
PORT OF PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The ongoing avian influenza outbreak has disrupted the poultry industry, leading to egg shortages and rising costs, as reported by national media. In response, RGF®...

BIG FOGG TO PROVIDE ITS COOLING SIDELINE FANS FOR BOTH PHILADELPHIA EAGLES & KANSAS CITY CHIEFS AT 2025 SUPER BOWL
THIS IS 14TH TIME THE NFL HAS COMMISSIONED BIG FOGG TO SUPPLY ITS SIDELINE COOLING FANS AND/OR HEATING BENCHES ON SIDELINES AT THE SUPER BOWL STARTING IN 2001. MURRIETA, CA, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National...

Black Hills Corp. Requests Rate Review and Rider Renewal in Kansas
RAPID CITY, S.D., Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced that its Kansas natural gas utility has filed a rate review application with the Kansas Corporation Commission requesting recovery of the necessary...

Craig Greco Combines Passion, Art, and Heart to Create Lasting Impact in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, MS, UNITED STATES, January 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Craig Greco, founder of Greco Paintworks, is transforming the Kansas City landscape one mural at a time. With a paintbrush in hand and a passion for storytelling, Craig has...

Stream Advisory Issued for Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek located South of Lyons, Kansas
Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek, South of Lyons, Kansas. The stream advisory is a result of operation problems at the city of Lyons wastewater plant. The city of...

Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Hold Last Meeting of 2024
For Immediate Release: November 14, 2024 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs Laura.roseclawson@ks.gov Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Hold Last Meeting of 2024 TOPEKA – The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Zenda, Kingman County
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Zenda public water supply system located in Kingman County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water...

Chuck E. Cheese Announces Friendly Wager Between Philadelphia and Kansas City Fun Centers
IRVING, Texas, Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the spirit of competition, the local management teams at Chuck E. Cheese are laying down a friendly wager that will have fans of both cities totally cheesed around the Big Game. Based on the...

2025 Kansas Health Champions Announced
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Governor’s Council on Wellness (GCOW) presented the 2025 Kansas Health Champion Awards during the Community Health Promotion Summit today, Thursday, Jan. 23. The Governor’s Council on...

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Halts Sale of Senior Lifetime Passes for Hunting and Fishing
For Immediate Release: October 18, 2024 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairs laura.roseclawson@ks.gov Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Halts Sale of Senior Lifetime Passes for Hunting and Fishing Topeka, Kan. – The Kansas...

Kansas Cowboy Unveils Handcrafted Western-Themed Art Pieces, Igniting a Rocking Horse Revival
COLWICH, KS, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cowboy Goods Co., spearheaded by a seasoned craftsman who embodies the spirit of the Old West, today announced a new range of handcrafted, western-themed art pieces, including...

Sustainable Media Center Welcomes Eight New Members to its Advisory Board
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sustainable Media Center Welcomes Eight New Members to its Advisory Board The Sustainable Media Center is proud to announce the appointment of eight highly accomplished...

Change in Disaster Recovery Center Hours in South Texas
AUSTIN – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have been staffing Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) to offer face-to-face help to residents of the four South Texas...

Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Meet on October 3
For Immediate Release: September 26, 2024 Contact: Jessica Ward, Communications Manager jessica.ward@ks.gov Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission to Meet on October 3 PRATT – The Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission will hold its next public...