Protection News

In a further effort to reduce child lead base paint poisoning, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued new work practice standards for remodelers of homes built prior to 1978.

A federal official is telling Kansas to start over in considering a proposal for a new coal-fired power plant in the southwestern part of the state.

Pat Roberts is keeping the pressure on the Environmental Protection Agency to move residents out of the southeast Kansas town of Treece, which is contaminated with mining pollution.

Pushing for a law this year, Obama said: "While I'm not spoiling for a fight, I'm ready for one." Obama used his weekly radio and Internet address on Saturday to defend a proposal, unveiled last week, that would impose and enforce new rules for the nation's embattled financial system.

North Lyon County Fire Protection District will hold an Emergency Medical Technician Basic Course starting on Aug.

No longer do Hindi speakers need to be experts to be able to solve their PC problems.

Teams of hazard mitigation specialists with the Federal Emergency Management Agency are visiting Minnesota stores, answering questions residents may have about protecting their homes from future disaster damage.

Harry R. Funk, 84, retired from Hesston Corp. in Hesston, died Friday, April 24, at his residence in Newton.

Communities across Kansas will see the creation of new jobs thanks to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment a s selection of 12 projects to improve Kansas a wastewater infrastructure.

New jobs are coming to the Sunflower State thanks to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's selection of 39 projects to improve Kansas' drinking water infrastructure.

Senators in Kansas recently sent a bill to the House containing a ban on smoking in public places, including bars and restaurants, throughout the state.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment will receive $1.73 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to support voluntary clean diesel projects across the state.

RIDGWAY a ' Alan Barry Riley of Ridgway passed away March 26, 2009, at 8:23 p.m., with his loving wife, Jennifer Riley by his side along with his son Quinn and close friends.

This is one in a series of vignettes celebrating Kansas history. The series' name comes from the state motto, Ad astra per aspera: "To the stars through difficulties." Polio.

Residents across Kansas are spending today finding creative and resourceful ways to dig out from under a snowstorm that has halted plans and complicated spring routines.

Local landowners could share in millions of dollars available for flood plain restoration.

This image provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows a detained individual, with suspected narcotics strapped to his body.

Ford Motor Co. recently filed suit and won a temporary injunction against an alleged cybersquatter who Ford claims attempted to infringe upon its trademarks, in one of several Internet domain name disputes ...

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is reviewing a plan to remove a giant pile of dirt in the way of the Green Brook Flood Control Project.

The annual fundraiser for the Union County Animal Protection Society, the Mardi Gras Fur Ball, will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Union County Fairgrounds Activity Building.