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Governor Laura Kelly Establishes Statewide Plan on Aging for Kansas

Governor Laura Kelly Establishes Statewide Plan on Aging for Kansas

Governor Laura Kelly signed an executive order at the Kansas Governor Conference on Aging at the University of Kansas, establishing a statewide plan on aging. This initiative aims to create a comprehensive 10-year strategy to prepare Kansas for its growing aging population. The plan emphasizes a multi-sector approach, requiring various state agencies and community partners to collaborate rather than work in isolation. Specific sectors targeted for integrated planning include transportation, housing, workforce development, and healthcare. Andy Brown, Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services Deputy Secretary, highlighted the necessity of engaging multiple sectors across the state to address the diverse needs of older citizens. The executive order seeks to foster a unified effort to enhance the quality of life for aging Kansans.
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MidAmerica Nazarene University to Honor Alumnus Kevin Gilmore for Extensive Civic Leadership

MidAmerica Nazarene University to Honor Alumnus Kevin Gilmore for Extensive Civic Leadership

MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) is set to present the Michael Copeland Civic Leadership Award to alumnus Kevin Gilmore during its Homecoming Chapel on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. The ceremony will take place at College Church of the Nazarene in Olathe, Kansas, and the public is invited to attend. Gilmore, an MNU graduate from 1984 with an MA in 2010, is being recognized for his decades of service to Olathe, MNU, and the Church of the Nazarene. His extensive civic service includes roles on the Olathe City Council, where he was appointed in 2020, elected to an at-large seat in 2021, and served as mayor pro tem from 2022 to 2023. He also served on the Olathe School Board and the Kansas State Board of Education, chairing the latter. Additionally, Gilmore was president of the Olathe School Board and the Olathe Chamber of Commerce Board. His connection to MNU extends to serving as the university’s vice president for finance and chief financial officer from 2009 to 2016, and he is currently the cha...
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Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Inaugurates New $21 Million State Emergency Operations Center

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Inaugurates New $21 Million State Emergency Operations Center

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly, alongside other state leaders, attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new State Emergency Operations Center. The $21 million facility, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, is designed to enhance the state's ability to respond to emergencies. According to Governor Kelly, the upgrades were essential for Kansans, as the center will provide real-time information to ensure resources are deployed efficiently and quickly during crises. Jonathan York, KDEM Deputy Director, noted that the previous center was separated, unlike the new conjoined facility. The new structure is built to withstand wind speeds up to 250 miles per hour and features redundant power and communications to maintain operations during critical times. It can accommodate representatives from up to 15 different state agencies during activations, facilitating coordinated responses to disasters. This inauguration marks the completion of phase one of the project, with phase two, focusing on the first level, expecte...
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Meade County, Kansas, Board of County Commissioners Outlines Structure and Responsibilities

Meade County, Kansas, Board of County Commissioners Outlines Structure and Responsibilities

The Meade County, Kansas, Board of County Commissioners is a three-person elected body responsible for overseeing county government functions. These responsibilities include managing budgets, setting policy, and performing executive duties. Commissioners serve four-year terms, with elections staggered so that two commissioners are elected in the same year, and the third is elected two years later. Their terms officially begin on the second Monday in January following their election. The county is divided into specific areas for electoral purposes: Mertilla, West Plains, and Cimarron townships elect the Plains Commissioner; Crooked Creek, Meade Center, and Odee townships elect the Meade Commissioner; and Fowler, Logan, and Sand Creek townships elect the Fowler Commissioner. The Board holds meetings on the 1st and 15th of each month at the Meade County Courthouse, and individuals wishing to be placed on the agenda can contact Amber Holsted.
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Americans continue to disapprove of job President Trump is doing

Americans continue to disapprove of job President Trump is doing

President Trump continues to see more Americans think he is not doing the job in the White House. Entering October, 60% of the people disappove.
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Connor Zilisch's race recap in the Chase race at Kansas in 2026

Connor Zilisch's race recap in the Chase race at Kansas in 2026

Check out Connor Zilisch's race recap in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase race at Kansas Speedway during the 2026 season.
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Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s race recap in the Chase race at Kansas in 2026

Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s race recap in the Chase race at Kansas in 2026

Check out Ricky Stenhouse Jr.'s race recap in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase race at Kansas Speedway during the 2026 season.
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Cody Ware's race recap in the Chase race at Kansas in 2026

Cody Ware's race recap in the Chase race at Kansas in 2026

Check out Cody Ware's race recap in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase race at Kansas Speedway during the 2026 season.
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Brad Keselowski's race recap in the Chase race at Kansas in 2026

Brad Keselowski's race recap in the Chase race at Kansas in 2026

Check out Brad Keselowski's race recap in the NASCAR Cup Series Chase race at Kansas Speedway during the 2026 season.
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Chase Elliott finishes in top 10 after solid performance at Kansas

Chase Elliott finishes in top 10 after solid performance at Kansas

Chase Elliott finished in the top 10 spots after a stellar performance in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway.
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Winless Buccaneers have to turn things around without Baker Mayfield

Winless Buccaneers have to turn things around without Baker Mayfield

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers couldn’t win with Baker Mayfield
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Packers will face rookie QB Jalen Daniels for Buccaneers in Week 4

Packers will face rookie QB Jalen Daniels for Buccaneers in Week 4

The Packers will try to make this undrafted rookie run for his life on Sunday.