Topeka, Ks – According to the Kansas Department of Labor, the state’s unemployment rate in January was 7.1%, up from 6.2 percent in December and up from 6.3 percent in January 2009.
Topeka, Ks – On February 25th, 58 wheelchairs with white crosses filled a portion of the conference room at the Pittsburg Social & Rehabilitation Services Office during a public hearing hosted by the SKILResourceCenter and other Southeast Kansas Communities.
Parsons, Ks – A number of Parsons Chamber of Commerce members met with the board of Directors Tuesday morning in a second session designed to gather input on what direction the organization should take in the future.
Topeka, Ks - A new approach to promoting seat belt use in rural Kansas counties includes both public awareness and enforcement campaigns, plus grassroots efforts by law enforcement.
Parsons, Ks - With more rain in the forecast leading up to the weekend, an outside workday planned at the Proud Animal Lovers Shelter in Parsons has been postponed until further notice.However, members and their pets are expected to participate in the St. Patrick’s parade at 2:00 Saturday afternoon in the downtown area.
Parsons, Ks -Earlier this year, the City of Parsons announced that it would receive $225,000 from the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation Homeowner Rehabilitation Program to facilitate the renovation, accessibility and weatherization of unsafe housing.
Parsons, Ks -A 3-credit hour class on Foundations of Small Business is scheduled to get underway this (tues.) evening on the LabetteCommunity College campus in Parsons.
Parsons, Ks - The Proud Animal Lovers Shelter in Parsons is planning a spring clean-up this weekend on the outside of the shelter, located just west of the intersection of Gabriel and Meade Road.
