Tuesday - April 21, 2026

Tipoffs for Great Bend, Kansas (Federal Agencies)

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30th Medical Brigade Makes History in Europe With U.S. Army Reserve During Defender 2024
BAUMHOLDER, Germany, May 24 -- The Army's 21st Theater Sustainment Command, the lead organization for all sustainment activities in Europe, issued the following news: By Maj. Vonnie Wright, 21st Theater Sustainment Command 30th Medical Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command in collaboration with the 810th Hospital Center, 75th Field Hospital, 7455th Medical Operations Unit and Medical Readiness Training Command successfully completed the final testing portion of the hospital exercise utiliz  more
Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Domestic Fertilizer Projects to Strengthen American Farms and Businesses
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: CASCO, Wis., May 23, 2024 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing in domestic fertilizer projects to strengthen competition for U.S. farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers. This funding advances President Biden's Investing in America agenda to grow the nation's economy from the middle out and bottom up. It will create jobs and spur econo  more
BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report Entitled 'Colorado Job Openings and Labor Turnover - March 2024'
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 24 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 23, 2024, entitled "Colorado Job Openings and Labor Turnover - March 2024": * * * Colorado had 204,000 job openings in March 2024, compared to 201,000 openings in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the  more
BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report Entitled 'Missouri Job Openings and Labor Turnover - March 2024'
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 24 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 23, 2024, entitled "Missouri Job Openings and Labor Turnover - March 2024": * * * Missouri had 159,000 job openings in March 2024, compared to 190,000 openings in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the  more
BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report Entitled 'Utah Job Openings and Labor Turnover - March 2024'
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 24 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 23, 2024, entitled "Utah Job Openings and Labor Turnover - March 2024": * * * Utah had 87,000 job openings in March 2024, compared to 92,000 openings in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job openi  more
EPA Region 7 Celebrates Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding in York, Nebraska
LENEXA, Kansas, May 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Officials from EPA Region 7 were joined by city and state representatives to highlight funding for Superfund sites in the region * * * U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 officials were joined by York Mayor Barry Redfern, York City Administrator Sue Crawford, and representatives from the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) to recognize the third and final wa  more
EPA Region 7 Issues Emergency Order on Drinking Water Safety at Colonial Acres of Humboldt Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility in Humboldt, Nebraska
LENEXA, Kansas, May 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Facility's ongoing Legionella bacterial contamination may endanger public health * * * On May 20, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 issued an emergency order under the Safe Drinking Water Act (https://www.epa.gov/sdwa) to the City of Humboldt, Nebraska, for drinking water at the Colonial Acres of Humboldt Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility (Colonial Acres)  more
EPA Region 7 Partners With AmeriCorps VISTA to Bring Green Service Opportunities to Midwest
LENEXA, Kansas, May 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Two St. Louis organizations will accept applications * * * In a first-of-its-kind effort for the Agency, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 has partnered with AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) to launch the new Green VISTA Corps program. Through this historic partnership, Region 7's Green VISTA program will provide new opportunities for volunteers and  more
EPA Region 7 Recognizes May as Asthma Awareness Month
LENEXA, Kansas, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: Each May, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes Asthma Awareness Month, aiming to educate the public about the effects of asthma and the importance of proper asthma care. EPA is offering resources for individuals, families, and schools to promote proactive management and reduce the effects of asthma in Region 7 communities. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and P  more
EPA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1.5M in Brownfields Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities in Kansas
LENEXA, Kansas, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Funded by $1.5 billion investment into brownfield sites from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities * * * Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $1.5 million in grant awards from President Biden's Investing in America Agenda (https://www.whitehouse.gov/invest) to ex  more
EPA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $25 Million to Help Provide Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Communities With Clean and Safe Drinking Water
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: Today, May 21, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $25 million for states and territories to invest in clean and safe drinking water. This grant funding will specifically benefit underserved, small and disadvantaged communities by upgrading infrastructure to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act, reducing exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), removing sources of lead,   more
EPA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $500K in Brownfields Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities in Nebraska
LENEXA, Kansas, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Funded by $1.5 billion investment into brownfield sites from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities * * * Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $500,000 in grant awards from President Biden's Investing in America Agenda (https://www.whitehouse.gov/invest) to exped  more
EPA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $8.5M in Brownfields Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities in Missouri
LENEXA, Kansas, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Funded by $1.5 billion investment into brownfield sites from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities * * * Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $8.5 million in grant awards from President Biden's Investing in America Agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup o  more
EPA: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $8.4M in Brownfields Grants Through Investing in America Agenda to Rehabilitate and Revitalize Communities in Iowa
LENEXA, Kansas, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Funded by $1.5 billion investment into brownfield sites from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities * * * Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $8,485,900 in grant awards from President Biden's Investing in America Agenda (https://www.whitehouse.gov/invest) to exp  more
National Park Service Issues Decision Under Native American Graves Protection Act Involving UCalif-Riverside
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on May 24, 2024, entitled "Inventory Completion: University of California, Riverside." The notice was issued by Melanie O'Brien, Manager, National NAGPRA Program. * * * SUMMARY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the University of California, Riverside has completed an inventory of human remains and has det  more
Reclamation announces $3.7M in WaterSMART Small-Scale Water Efficiency grants for 41 projects
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: DENVER - The Bureau of Reclamation announced 41 projects selected to receive $3.7 million to improve water efficiency in the Western United States. Projects receiving funding through the Small-Scale Water Efficiency Projects include the installation of flow measurement or automation in a specific part of a water delivery system, lining of a section of a canal to address seepage,   more