State Archives - Page 7 of 12

Oklahoma exploring pay-per-mile system as motor fuel tax replacement

Thursday, June 29

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is asking motorists across the Sooner State to participate in a pilot study designed to help ODOT look at ways to potentially replace the declining motor fuel tax. "Across the country, fuel tax revenues are declining due to increased fuel... Read More.

Kansas to receive nearly $452M in federal funding for high-speed internet infrastructure

Monday, June 26

Gov. Laura Kelly announced Monday that Kansas will receive $451.7 million in funding to support broadband infrastructure construction to connect all Kansans, ensuring access to high-speed internet across the state, according to a news release from her office. “My administration is committed to ensuring every... Read More.

State Library of Kansas Board approves support for 2024 statewide summer library programming

Friday, June 23

The State Library of Kansas Board has approved $22,000 in funding to support summer library programming across the state for 2024. "While the administration of the program has changed over the years, the goal is the same: to provide tools for Kansas public libraries to... Read More.

KBI says suspicious letters sent to legislators tested negative for harmful substances

Monday, June 19

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with assistance from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and other partners, updated findings on the white powder found in letters sent to Kansas legislators and public officials. As of Sunday evening, approximately... Read More.

Over 11 pounds of pills containing fentanyl seized in Wichita, KBI says

Thursday, June 15

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Kansas Highway Patrol announced their newly formed task force, the Joint Fentanyl Impact Team, made its first major seizure of fentanyl pills. JFIT was formed in June as the enforcement component of Attorney General Kris Kobach’s strategy to... Read More.

Oklahoma southbound I-35 lanes at I-44 to close for roadwork periodically starting Wednesday

Tuesday, June 13

All lanes of southbound I-35 will be closed at I-44 from 8 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday, and again from 8 p.m. Monday to 6 a.m. Tuesday the following week to hang beams as part of ongoing work in the area, according to... Read More.

Kelly announces $3.6M youth suicide prevention grant for Wyandotte, 12 southeast counties

Monday, June 12

Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday that the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services is receiving more than $3.6 million as part of a five-year federal grant to implement youth suicide prevention and early intervention strategies. According to a news release from the governor's office... Read More.

WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM: State-record 64-pound smallmouth buffalo caught

Thursday, June 8

By NADIA MARKI/Kansas Wildlife and Parks Kansas is known far and wide for its storied history of big buffalo, but one “buffalo” in particular will be remembered for entirely different reasons – a smallmouth buffalo, that is. Topeka resident, Thayne Miller, has just set the new... Read More.

Moran commemorates D-Day anniversary at ceremony in France

Tuesday, June 6

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) spoke today at a ceremony commemorating the 79th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy in France. According to a news release from Moran's office Tuesday morning, the annual ceremony in France honors the 9,386 American soldiers buried in... Read More.

Kansas launches Broadband Speed Test and Comprehensive Expansion Plan

Wednesday, May 31

The Kansas Office of Broadband Development is developing what it calls a comprehensive strategic plan to expand broadband infrastructure statewide and ensure every Kansan has access to reliable high-speed internet, according to a news release from the Kansas Department of Commerce Tuesday. To assist in... Read More.

KCC schedules July public hearings on Evergy rate increase application

Friday, May 19

The Kansas Corporation Commission has scheduled three public hearings in July to give Evergy customers an opportunity to learn more about the company’s recent rate increase request and to make comments before the mommission. The application, filed with the KCC on April 25, requests a... Read More.

Kelly signs sales tax exemption bill for elderly, disabled and suicide prevention agencies

Wednesday, May 10

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed a bill Tuesday that creates two sales tax exemptions her office says will increase available resources for suicide prevention and provide services for elderly and disabled Kansans. “Our Area Agencies on Aging and the Kansas Suicide Prevention HQ are vital... Read More.

State

Oklahoma exploring pay-per-mile system as motor fuel tax replacement

Kansas to receive nearly $452M in federal funding for high-speed internet infrastructure

State Library of Kansas Board approves support for 2024 statewide summer library programming

KBI says suspicious letters sent to legislators tested negative for harmful substances

Over 11 pounds of pills containing fentanyl seized in Wichita, KBI says

Oklahoma southbound I-35 lanes at I-44 to close for roadwork periodically starting Wednesday

Kelly announces $3.6M youth suicide prevention grant for Wyandotte, 12 southeast counties

WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM: State-record 64-pound smallmouth buffalo caught

Moran commemorates D-Day anniversary at ceremony in France

Kansas launches Broadband Speed Test and Comprehensive Expansion Plan

KCC schedules July public hearings on Evergy rate increase application

Kelly signs sales tax exemption bill for elderly, disabled and suicide prevention agencies

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