As a way to help expectant mothers have healthy pregnancies and babies, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) is pleased to announce its newest wellness program: a maternity program.

This 2021 large-scale, weekend airshow to complement Country Stampede.

The final four Kansas-made products head to the third round of the tournament after receiving the highest votes in their head-to-head match ups during the second round, moving them one step closer to winning the ultimate prize – being named the Coolest Thing Made in Kansas.

NOTO Escapes, a local business that facilitates interactive adventure games, will be celebrating their Grand Reopening in their new location at 904 N Kansas Ave during the October First Friday Art Walk.

The eight products head to the second round of the tournament after receiving the highest votes in their head-to-head match ups during the first round, moving them one step closer to winning the ultimate prize – being named the Coolest Thing Made in Kansas.

Since opening its doors on July 27, 2020, Topeka ER & Hospital, the first micro-hospital in Topeka, has provided emergency and hospital care to hundreds of patients in the Topeka area.

“While the event looked a little different this year, our mission remains the same: honoring the contributions of women in our community who get up and do the work. We were so pleased to see so many people gathered virtually for this event to promote our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women,” said YWCA Northeast Kansas CEO Kathleen Marker.

“Good behavior on the roads represents a driver’s commitment to their own safety and also to the safety of others,” said Snejina Zacharia, CEO of Insurify. “My congratulations to the upstanding drivers of these cities for having the cleanest driving records of their state.”

There is new leadership at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, the state's largest health insurer, as two vice presidents are promoted, and three new vice presidents named to the company's steering committee. The change comes through a company reorganization that began in April.

Cotton O’Neil Pediatrics was recently recognized by the Kansas Infant Death and SIDS Network (KIDS) as a Bronze Level, for their commitment to best practices and education on infant sleep.

Stormont Vail Health and Stormont Vail Foundation will announce an important partnership with Washburn University to benefit students studying health care.

Voting for the Kansas Manufacturing Council's (KMC) Coolest Thing Made In Kansas is now open!

"This friendly competition is meant to bring attention to a few of the many fascinating and crucial products made in our state. These products beat out dozens of other nominated Kansas-made products to move on to the CTMK tournament."

"We are excited to have Plug and Play join the Animal Health Corridor in continuing to build breakthrough innovation and equally as important to continue attracting great talent, investment and resources to the Corridor," said Yvonne Hsu, Vice-President of Marketing, US Hill's Pet Nutrition and KC Animal Health Corridor Board Chair.

Kansas Gas Service, a division of ONE Gas, Inc., recently presented Harvesters Community Food Network with a $10,000 grant from the ONE Gas Foundation.

Certified business coach Anthony Blanco was named Global Employee Business Coach of The Year by ActionCOACH Business Coaching during their annual gala.

"I’m thrilled to see this expansion take place,” Shawnee County Commissioner Kevin Cook, JEDO chair. “Hill’s is playing a vital role in the health of pets all over the world, and we have the work that’s being done right here in Shawnee County to thank for that.

“This is an exciting expansion that will provide new, specialized jobs – with benefits - and an estimated economic impact of almost $70 million. This project is a big win for Topeka & Shawnee County,” Shawnee County Commissioner Kevin Cook, JEDO chair.

Law firm Foulston Siefkin LLP’s Topeka office recently moved to a new location in the heart of downtown Topeka. The renovated space is a new look inside a historic 120-year-old building located at 822 S. Kansas Avenue, Suite 200.

Downtown Topeka, Inc. (DTI) and the Greater Topeka Partnership announced today that staff member Vince Frye has decided to retire at the end of 2020.