TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly said the state committed $10.2 million to build or renovate community multi-purpose facilities in Lawrence, Hays and Emporia to add at least 310 licensed child care slots. The governor and…

Federal grants brought a huge influx of cash to transportation projects in recent years, Kansas Department of Transportation leaders reported at Thursday’s Local Consult meeting. In addition to seeking input on projects, the state officials…

TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly said infusion of government funding contributed to an increase of more than 6,800 child-care slots in Kansas over a 14-month period following erosion of services statewide amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…

TOPEKA — Millions of dollars in grant money has been set aside to boster the state’s mental health services as officials respond to a shortage of resources for those struggling with mental illness.  The Kansas…

The Allen County Regional Airport was recently awarded two grants totaling more than $310,000.  That’s on top of the $5.6 million in federal and state funding that has flowed into the airport in the past…

HUMBOLDT — A $2.1 million state transportation grant will allow Monarch Cement to build nearly 9,000 feet of railroad tracks and eliminate about 2,800 truckloads of deliveries each year.  Gov. Laura Kelly and Kansas Department…

The Southeast Kansas Library System awarded several grants to area libraries to develop their collections. Jefferson Elementary received $1,490.41, specifically to purchase materials that pertain to STEM — science, technology, engineering and math — subjects.…

Hope Unlimited received more than $100,000 in grants to provide services for victims of domestic violence and crime.  The awards will cover general operations and help with expenses related to the organization’s Child Visitation Center…

Your Community Foundation has awarded $13,500 in grants focused on promoting health and education efforts to various community organizations. The foundation’s president Job Springer presented the recipients with their award.  Established in 2012, Your Community…

TOPEKA — Community health care providers across Kansas will soon receive $900,000 in state grant funds to help with local COVID-19 vaccination efforts, Gov. Laura Kelly announced Tuesday.   The Kansas Department of Health and…