Two counties in northern Kansas have a prevalence of cancer cases that is among the highest in the state. This is leading to a K-State research project to explore possible links and provide insights to the communities. This spring and summer, researchers with Kansas State University will travel to Russell, Lincoln and Ellsworth counties in response to a request that the K-State Johnson Cancer Rese...
An Abilene assisted living facility is under new ownership. Midwest Health has acquired Abilene Place Assisted Living. According to Midwest Health, the acquisition is scheduled to be finalized on February 1. At that time, the communities’ names will change to Homestead of Abilene Assisted Living and Homestead of Abilene Memory Care. Midwest Health has more than 45 years of experience in providin...
President of Neighbor to Neighbor Tom Schwartz and Board Member Jen Smith visit with KABI Wake Up Call Host John Anderson about the 5th Annual Bee Cause It Matters Spelling Bee....
A few locations near the Nebraska state line could see another inch of snow. Brutally-cold conditions build in tonight and persist into early next week. Wind chills of 15 degrees below zero to 30 degrees below zero will be common. Be sure to dress warmly if going outside for any length of time. Light snow potential returns Sunday morning into Sunday evening, mainly south of Interstate 70....
. WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow co...
Governor Laura Kelly today announced the new Kansas standard-issue license plate design, which was chosen by a majority of the public after a week-long voting process that elicited nearly 270,000 votes from Kansans in all 105 counties. Kansans chose the design featuring the Kansas Statehouse dome within a cutout of the state and a yellow, white, and blue gradient background. It received over 140,0...
Abilene has been honored as one of the Top 10 True Western Towns of the Year. According to the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, they are thrilled to end 2023 and kick off 2024 on a high note. Following a year of remarkable achievements, True West Magazine has honored Abilene with the prestigious title of being one of the Top 10 True Western Towns of the Year. This recognition is feat...
Governor Laura Kelly today shared how Kansans will be able to weigh in on the next State of Kansas license plate. Starting today, Kansans can go to KSPlates.kansas.gov to vote for their favorite plate among five designs created by Mammoth Creative Co., a Kansas-based marketing firm, in partnership with Kansas Tourism. Voting will end at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 15....
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