Friday Jun 27 | The University of Kansas
KU Alumni Association welcomes new students with picnic in Garden City
LAWRENCE New University of Kansas students and their parents from Finney, Greeley, Hamilton, Kearny, Lane, Scott and Wichita counties will be welcomed into the KU family at the Jayhawk Generations Welcome ...
No Individual Federal Aid for Storm Victims, Low-Interest Loans Still an Option
The Kansas Adjutant General's office is trying to turn discouraging news into a positive for people affected by recent tornadoes.
Governor Declares Disaster Emergency for Western Half of State
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius signed a State of Disaster Emergency declaration Wednesday for 59 Kansas counties impacted by the severe thunderstorms, hail, lightning, tornadoes, high winds and flooding that begin May ...
Garnett co-op sold to Beachner Grain
“They want to have everything up and running by wheat harvest”
' Shareholders of the New Horizons Farm & Home Cooperative, Garnett, narrowly approved a sale of the financially-troubled cooperative to Beachner Grain, St. via OttawaHerald.com
Segment of U.S. 169 to be renamed - Civil War Memorial Highway'
“Our state and nation have been shaped by those who were willing to risk their lives for our country”
' Thanks to a bill signed by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, the Civil War Memorial Highway will cut through the heart of some of the fiercest fighting that was called Bleeding Kansas. via OttawaHerald.com
Five to interview for USD 365 superintendent
Five finalists will be interviewed next week to be Anderson County USD 365's next school superintendent. via OttawaHerald.com
Wrecks cause one death, injuries
“Slow down, look at your road conditions and drive accordingly”
One fatal accident and several injury accidents were reported over the weekend, many of them related to icy conditions. via OttawaHerald.com
Rural bankers say ethanol helping fuel slow growth in region
“When farmers make money they spend it. And they spend it at the local businesses”
The overall economic index for the region -- which includes Kansas -- increased to 54.1 in November from October's 52.1. That was the first increase since August, but the index remains lower than it was earlier ... via Kansas.com
United Way helps program get tykes off to a good start
The money came at a time when funding for the Lifetime Smiles program had changed, and United Methodist Mexican-American Ministries Executive Director Penney Schwab was trying to keep the program going. via Garden City Telegram