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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
$2.3M to boost digital skills across Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNW) — Whether it's learning how to apply for jobs online, navigate internet safety, or manage a small business digitally, nearly 50,000 Kansans will soon have access to free training aimed at boosting their digital confidence and career readiness. Governor Laura Kelly announced $2.3 million in funding for 13 community initiatives through the Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (DOCK) program, aimed at helping residents better utilize high-speed internet and digital tools. Crews working to repair Haysville sinkhole after heavy rain 'Community organizations across Kansas will use this funding to create immediate opportunities for those aiming to increase digital skills and knowledge,' Kelly said in a statement. 'The DOCK program reinforces my administration's commitment to empowering Kansans and meeting the evolving needs of today's workforce.' Programs will vary by region. In Cowley County, Eagle Nest will offer digital training to justice-involved women and survivors of domestic violence. In Liberal, parents will get help navigating internet safety and monitoring their children's online use. In northwest Kansas, small business owners will learn how to protect data and reduce cyber threats. Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland said the initiative is about more than access to technology—it's about helping Kansans use it to move forward. 'In today's economy, workforce development starts with access to digital tools and training,' Toland said in a statement. 'Whether they're applying for jobs, launching businesses, or advancing their careers, people need these skills to succeed.' The program is led by the Kansas Office of Broadband Development and will reach all 105 counties. A full list of award recipients is available here. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. To watch our shows live on our website, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
West Virginia eagle parents repairing second nest after losing three chicks in storm
SHEPHERDSTOWN, (WBOY) — Bella and Scout, an adult eagle pair living at the National Conservation Training Center (NCTC) in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, have already begun repairing a second nest after their nest was blown out of a 90-foot tree during a storm last week. The three chicks in the nest, who were about four weeks old—named Sage, Echo and Cotton by local students—all died when the nest fell, to the dismay of viewers across the U.S. that watch the nest on the NCTC live Eaglecam feeds. According to NCTC officials, eagle nests are not engineered to last forever. During the weekly 'Live from the Eagle Nest' livestream on April 24, Randy Robinson from the NCTC said that they 'knew that the upper nest would not last forever,' and that the 22 years that it lasted was a good lifetime of an eagle nest. Over the 22 years, 45 offspring were fledged from the nest, which Robinson said is a 'very productive nest.' While the old nest was 'obliterated,' there is a second lower nest that the pair built last year, about 15 feet below the older nest. In fact, biologists expected the pair to use the new nest after it was built, but they used the old instead. Wild deer named Bucky who visits bar and homes investigated by West Virginia DNR That new nest only suffered minor damage in the storm, and Bella and Scout have already been seen on the new lower nest making repairs, and although there is a small chance that they could mate and lay a new clutch this year, it is more likely that the next clutch will be in 2026. NCTC officials will inspect the nest and reposition the cameras in the fall when there's no eagle activity. Viewers can continue to follow the eagles at the NCTC by watching the live Eaglecams, following the NCTC on Facebook, and tuning in for 'Live from the Eagle Nest' specials on YouTube. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Bald Eagle Couple Who Struggled To Hatch Chicks Last Year Welcome New Hatchlings
A pair of bald eagles in California whose storyhas taken the world by storm welcomed two new hatchlings this week. The eagle parents, a female named Jackie and a male known as Shadow, have been a mating pair since 2018 when Shadow replaced Jackie's former mate, Mr. B. Since then, they have hatched three eaglets together in their nest atop a pine tree overlooking Big Bear Lake in Southern California ― Cookie and Simba in 2019, and Spirit in 2022. The nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley operates a webcam that provides a livestream of the eagles' nest. The group also documents the goings-on of the avian family on its blog and Facebook page. As of Tuesday afternoon, the nest cam had more than 70,000 viewers. The eagles have fallen on dark times in recent years. Cookie died in 2019 before becoming old enough to leave the nest, and Simba was reported deceased in 2023. Spirit remains alive, according to the nonprofit. The avian couple faced yet another tragedy in 2023 when their eggs were eaten by ravens, the Los Angeles Times reported. Jackie laid another three eggs again in January 2024, but none hatched. Despite the series of misfortunes, Jackie and Shadow remained visibly devoted to one another. In January this year, fans of the eagle couple learned that Jackie had laid another set of three eggs. On Sunday, one of the eggs began to pip, or crack, and show signs of hatching. Just before midnight on Monday, one eaglet had fully hatched, and the family was greeted by a second early Tuesday morning, the nonprofit wrote alongside a video showing the emerging chick. 'Shadow called from a distance and Jackie seemed to be happily announcing that he was now Papa to 2 new fluffy chicks!' the post read. 'He couldn't wait to see them, so dropped in right at sunrise…and got his first look at his 2 gorgeous babies. He looked back and forth over them a few times before even moving in to settle on top.' The nonprofit noted that it's normal for eggs to take 35 to 42 days to hatch. Tuesday marks day 34, meaning that there is 'still plenty of time to wait and watch,' the group wrote. Eagle Seems To Be Trying To Convince Mate 'It's Time To Let Go' Of Nonviable Eggs Hopeful Viewers Of Eagle Nest's Hatch Cam Get Bittersweet Update Eagle Chick 'Hatch Watch' Has Tens Of Thousands Watching Nest Cam
