State Archives - Page 7 of 11

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.

KBI: Parsons duo arrested on drug charges following traffic stop

Wednesday, May 3

Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents, along with the Parsons Police Department and the Labette County Sheriff’s Office, arrested two subjects following an investigation, and the execution of a search warrant in Parsons.According to a news release from the KBI this week, at approximately 10:30... Read More.

KBI reports $4.61M in seized property for 2022

Monday, May 1

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation recently provided the 2022 Kansas Civil Asset Forfeiture Report to the Kansas Legislature, and released it to the public at www.kasfr.kbi.ks.gov, according to a news release from the KBI Friday. Civil asset forfeiture is a... Read More.

Gov. Kelly proposes one-time tax rebates of $450 for individuals, $900 for joint filers

Wednesday, April 26

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly wants to use some of the state's budget surplus on tax rebates for residents.According to a news release from the governor's office Tuesday, Kelly is proposing a tax rebate of $450 for individuals and $900 for married taxpayers filing jointly.“In... Read More.

Moran, Marshall and Estes applaud $191M EPA loan for City of Wichita

Thursday, April 20

U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) and Congressman Ron Estes (KS-04) applauded the $191 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan awarded to the City of Wichita by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to improve water quality and create an... Read More.

Kelly signs bipartisan bills on childhood sexual abuse law reform, easier cotton transportation

Monday, April 17

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed five bipartisan bills, including Senate Substitute for House Bill 2127, which makes it easier for victims of childhood sexual assault to pursue justice. It removes a statute of limitations for criminal prosecution of these crimes and extends the time... Read More.

Herington teacher arrested for intimidating a witness

Thursday, April 13

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Herington man on Wednesday for allegedly intimidating a witness in a felony investigation.According to a news release from the KBI, shortly before 1 p.m. Wednesday, Russell L. Thomas, 61, of Herington,... Read More.

Ponca City Man Dies After Accidental Discharge Of Gun Inside Vehicle

Monday, April 10

A man died Sunday after he was handling a loaded gun in a vehicle and it accidently fired.According to a news release Monday morning from the Ponca City Police Department, authorities were notified of a possible self-inflicted gunshot wound shortly before noon Sunday.PCFD Paramedics and... Read More.

KDOT Announces Call For EV Infrastructure Projects

Thursday, April 6

The Kansas Department of Transportation announced a call for electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects in advance of applications being accepted for these projects across the state, according to a news release from KDOT Thursday.An estimated $14 million in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure formula funds... Read More.