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Concordia Fire and EMS
Local Concordia Fire and EMS Report for Thursday, Sept. 5

The latest news and notes from Concordia Fire and EMS.

Sep 06, 2024
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Local Governor Kelly awards more than $28M to crime survivor programs

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced that more than $28 million in state funding was awarded to multiple crime survivor programs. NCK CASA received more than $70,000 in combined funding.

Sep 06, 2024
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Local Public Health Advisories for Kansas lakes due to blue-green algae

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) released active advisories for harmful algal blooms across the state.

Sep 06, 2024
National Suicide Prevention Month
Local Reaching out during Suicide Prevention Month: a conversation could save a life

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Learn how starting a simple conversation can make a difference and connect those struggling with local and national support resources.

Sep 06, 2024
Thanks to a new NSF grant, researchers at three universities are advancing K-State entomologist Brian Spiesman's BeeMachine project, which tracks trends in bee populations worldwide. Image courtesy K-State Research and Extension
Local K-State entomologist to lead $1M effort to expand bee project

Kansas State University researchers received more than $1 million from the NSF to expand BeeMachine.ai, a project tracking bee populations. The AI-powered tool helps identify species and advance conse...

Sep 05, 2024
Concordia City Hall near downtown. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier
Local Concordia Comm. approve 2025 budget, 9/11 sponsorship, and city projects at first Sept. meeting

At their Sept. 4 meeting, the Concordia City Commission approved the 2025 budget, discussed 9/11 event sponsorship, safety inspections for local dams and the addition of a new snowplow to the city's f...

Sep 05, 2024
Concordia Fire/EMS
Local Concordia Fire and EMS report for Sept. 1 - 4

The latest news and notes from Concordia Fire and EMS services.

Sep 05, 2024
Cloud County Courthouse in Concordia, Kan. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier
Local Cloud County Commission discussed sales tax decline, Sheriff's Office tech upgrades at regular meeting

Cloud County Commission tackles a sales tax decline, tech upgrades in the Sheriff's Office, and a proclamation for Recovery Month at the Sept. 3 meeting.

Sep 04, 2024
Francisco Ayala, the September Concordia High School Student of the Month. Image courtesy CHS
Local CHS announces September Student of the Month

Concordia High School announced Francisco Ayala as the September Student of the Month. He plans to attend Kansas State University and major in computer engineering.

Sep 04, 2024
Kansas Governor’s Scholars Program
Local Governor Kelly announces second round of water local consult meetings

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced the meeting times and locations for the second round of local consult meetings throughout the state.

Sep 04, 2024
North Central Kansas Medical Center
Local 2024 Community Health Fair welcomes vendors and participants

Join North Central Kansas Medical Center's 2024 Health Fair on October 19th from 6 to 10:30 a.m. for lab screenings, flu shots, wellness vendors and more.

Sep 04, 2024
Concordia Fire/EMS
Local Concordia Fire and EMS Report for Wednesday, Sept. 4

The latest news and notes from Concordia Fire and EMS.

Sep 04, 2024