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Drivers: Slow down, pay attention for pedestrians

Kansas Department of Transportation

People of all ages are vulnerable while walking.

Unfortunately, a total of 179 pedestrians across Kansas, ranging in ages from 4 to 93, have been hit and killed by vehicles in the five-year span from 2019-2023.

Kelly Administration concludes busy September

ELLY GRIMM

• Leader & Times

September has been a busy month for the Kelly Administration, and there were recently a couple important announcements made.

Monday, Gov. Laura Kelly announced the State of Kansas will cover the state licensing, background check, and fingerprinting fees for child care providers seeking initial licensure or licensure renewal through 2025 or until available funds are expended. Fee coverage will assist new child care providers by reducing start-up costs and continuing to support existing providers as they retain their licensure, according to a release from the State of Kansas.

Girod to present ‘Origins of the All-Seeing State’ at OPSU event

Oklahoma Panhandle State University

Oklahoma Panhandle State University’s College of Arts & Education is proud to host the upcoming Panhandle Teaching & Learning event featuring Dr. Gary Girod, an assistant professor in the history department.

Oct, 16 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Library Reading Room, Dr. Girod will present a lecture titled “The Origins of the All-Seeing State,” based on his book “Domestic Surveillance and Social Control in Britain and France during World War I,” published by Routledge.

Girl Scouts host sign-up event

ROBERT PIERCE

• Leader & Times

Young ladies ready to try fun new things, make lasting memories, discover hidden talents and have real world learning experiences, all in a safe space to be their unique selves, can do so through Girl Scouts.

Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland’s Troop Engagement Specialist for Southwest Kansas Michelle Daniels hosts multiple sign-ups throughout the area from about the end of August until early November.