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Kansas Department of Health and Environment Announces Promotion of Kate Gleeson to Deputy Secret

Kansas Department of Health and Environment Announces Promotion of Kate Gleeson to Deputy Secret

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Secretary Janek Stanek today announced the promotion of Kate Gleeson to the position of Deputy Secretary of Environment at KDHE, effective Sept. 27. Kate is replacing Leo Henning, who retires...

Owner:  American Government
Stream Advisory Rescinded for Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek located South of Lyons, Kansas

Stream Advisory Rescinded for Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek located South of Lyons, Kansas

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a stream advisory for Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek, south of Lyons, Kansas that was issued on Jan. 29, 2025. The stream advisory was a result of operation problems at the city of...

Owner:  American Government
Lawrence Wins Best Tasting Tap Water in Kansas Award

Lawrence Wins Best Tasting Tap Water in Kansas Award

The City of Lawrence is proud to announce that the Clinton Water Treatment Plant has been awarded Best Tasting Tap Water in Kansas at the Kansas Section of the American Water Works Association (KsAWWA) and the Kansas Water Environment...

Owner:  American Government
Kansas Medicaid Director Selected for National Medicaid Leadership Institute’s 2026 Class

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...

Owner:  American Government
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Kansas City’s SEA LIFE, LEGOLAND offer free admission for community heroes this fall

Kansas City’s SEA LIFE, LEGOLAND offer free admission for community heroes this fall

Two Kansas City attractions are showing their appreciation to health care workers, first responders and military members this fall. Video above: Endangered rescue sea turtle flown across country to new home at Sea Life Kansas City During...

Owner:  Hearst Family
West Nile Virus remains a threat throughout Central Kansas

West Nile Virus remains a threat throughout Central Kansas

By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post Fans outside during Friday's football games around the state may have noticed a few extra visitors than usual. With rains continuing into the fall around Kansas, mosquito populations continue to thrive. The Kansas...

Owner:  Eagle Communications Employees
Behind the data: How rising school exemptions are threatening public health

Behind the data: How rising school exemptions are threatening public health

This year's lethal spread of measles in rural West Texas and other pockets of the U.S. was a strong warning about how protection against deadly childhood diseases is eroding around the nation. This was a key conclusion of a six-month NBC News...

Owner:  Comcast Corporation
Police: Suspect tried to kidnap Kansas teen from her home

Police: Suspect tried to kidnap Kansas teen from her home

Breadon photo Saline Co.SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect in connection with a violent incident in Salina. Just after 3a.m. on Sunday, police in Salina received a a report about an 18-year old suspect, later idenfied as...

Owner:  Eagle Communications Employees
Two taken into custody after Pittsburg, Kansas fracus

Two taken into custody after Pittsburg, Kansas fracus

On Monday morning, September 15, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m. , law enforcement officers with the Pittsburg Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of S. Locust Street and E. Jefferson Street, in Pittsburg, in reference to a...

Owner:  Zimmer Family
Kansas Guard joins Armenian partners for Eagle Partner 2025

Kansas Guard joins Armenian partners for Eagle Partner 2025

YEREVAN, ARMENIA — Building on more than 20 years of cooperation through the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program, Soldiers and Airmen of the Kansas National Guard joined U.S. Army Europe and Africa and the Armed Forces of the...

Owner:  American Government
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