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HAYS - Fort Hays State University has named 1,594 students to the Dean’s Honor Roll for the spring 2024 semester.

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is proud to announce that the state Medicaid program, known as KanCare, has secured a $2.5 million grant awarded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the implementation of School-Based Services (SBS). This grant underscores KDHE’s dedication to enhancing the health care services available in Kansas schools, including those related to mental health.

The Greenwood County 4-H Judging Teams traveled to Iola for the 2024 Southeast Area 4-H Livestock Contests on Thursday, June 27. Both Junior and Senior Teams had a great day competing in three contests.

The month of July has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in July 1924.

TOPEKA- Washburn University announced its President’s List honorees for the spring 2024 semester. To qualify for the President’s List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of graded credits and earn a semester grade point average of 4.0.

George Gershwin’s song “Summertime,” from “Porgy and Bess,” offers: Summertime and the livin’ is easy Fish are jumpin’ and the cotton is high Summer can be a magical season full of fresh air, warm days and nights, blooming flowers, and plenty of opportunities to spend time in the great outdoors. There are so many ways to fill summer days, and people are urged to maximize time spent outdoors during this time of year. Since the sun’s rays can be particularly harmful between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., protective clothing and sunscreen is recommended during this time; otherwise, people can engage in outdoor activities during times when the sun is less potent.

Chairman Jake Liebau called the regular June 10 meeting of the Elk County Board of Commissioners to order at 1 p.m. Commissioners Doug Hendricks and Perry Russell were all present as well as Deputy County Clerk Stefni Hebb.

Americans celebrate Independence Day every July 4. The holiday has become synonymous with summer fun, as grand fireworks displays and backyard barbecues are integral components of many people’s July 4 celebrations.

TOPEKA — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) concluded a $6.89 million replacement of the state’s searchable database that collects, manages, and compares fingerprints and palm prints for identification purposes in support of the criminal justice system.