Military families are constantly moving from one place to another and soon, military spouses will soon get some extra help.
Friday, Gov. Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2745, which exempts spouses of military servicemembers from all occupational licensing, registration, and certification fees, eliminating barriers to career opportunities for military spouses in Kansas, according to a release from the State of Kansas.
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the Safe Routes to School Program for its second round of Planning and Programming (P&P) grants.
Applications are due by 5 p.m. May 3. KDOT will award up to five grants for the 2024-2025 school year.
Spring has officially sprung, and part of the season will include lawn and property maintenance.
With that in mind, the City of Liberal has officially begun enforcement of its noxious weed ordinance, according to Code Enforcement Officer James Kulow.
Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TCEC) recently announced a significant change to its traditional annual meeting format to enhance member safety and participation.
Members will see this new improvement starting with the 2024 annual meeting Sept. 26.
Historically, TCEC has hosted its annual meeting with a traditional meal, enabling face-to-face interaction between members and cooperative staff.
However, with the growing number of members attending each year, the capacity of the Texas County Activity Center has been exceeded, thus requiring a change.
“We always put our members’ safety first,” a press release from TCEC said. “The reality of reaching full capacity has required changes in how we conduct our annual meeting. Moving forward, the meeting will not include a meal.”
The business meeting will be at the TCEC facility in Hooker, Okla., where members can attend in person. Members may also attend remotely from a satellite location or at home via our website or social media platforms.
“We hope all members participate in the business meeting. However participation is not necessary to be eligible for the grand prize drawing,” the TCEC release said.
Beginning in 2024, in lieu of a meal, registered members will receive a $50 credit (an increase from the $35 bill credit in 2023). One credit will be issued per membership. Registered members will also be eligible for two grand prize drawings. Winners will be notified following the meeting.
“Satellite registration locations will allow us to better accommodate all members throughout our service area while simultaneously assuring safety,” the release said.
Satellite locations will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the day of the meeting. Members can visit with TCEC staff and register to receive their bill credit and a chance to win a grand prize. Please note there are no proposed bylaw changes for the 2024 annual meeting.
“We hope this new format will enhance member engagement and continue to increase member participation,” the release said.
Contact TCEC with any questions at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 580-652-2418.
HUTCHINSON – Bank of the Plains is happy to announce Tina Call has joined its team as chief risk officer.
Tina brings a variety of experience, including 8 years of FDIC examination and 22 years of community banking experience.
She has served on many boards and committees throughout her communities, including Seward County Community College Board of Trustees, Southwest Medical Center Board of Trustees, United Way Board, and was selected as the SBA’s Women in Business Champion of the Year for the Wichita District, Women Who Lead, in the Wichita Business Journal and Women Who Lead-Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, in the Wichita Business Journal 2021.
“We cannot wait to see what she does next as a part of the Bank of the Plains team,” a press release from the bank said.
