KDNS LOCAL NEWS

Cloud County Community College has secured a $249,928 grant from Kansas DOT for the CloudAID project, aimed at establishing a drone infrastructure in Northwest Kansas. This initiative will enhance healthcare logistics, emergency response, and economic development across Cloud County and 25 surrounding counties, positioning the region as a leader in innovative drone services.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Culver due to a loss of pressure, posing a risk of bacterial contamination. Residents should boil water before consumption, avoid using ice from icemakers, and follow specific sanitation guidelines until the advisory is lifted.

A Missouri man, Dennis Simonton, 66, died in a rollover crash in Jewell County. The accident happened on Randall Road as he lost control of his vehicle, which rolled multiple times before resting on its roof. Simonton was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The United States Postal Service is considering relocating its Mahaska Post Office due to a potential lease loss. Options include leasing an existing building, installing a modular facility, purchasing land, or creating a smaller site. Community feedback is welcomed over the next 45 days, while services will continue at the current location until the lease expires.

The Dane G. Hansen Foundation has awarded scholarships to 229 high school seniors from 47 Northwest Kansas schools in its 51st annual competition. Awards include the Hansen Leader of Tomorrow scholarships at $10,000 and Hansen Scholar awards at $6,500, with additional scholarships for career and technical education.

The Post Rock Community Foundation is accepting applications for Spring Grants. Online applications opened March 1 and are due...