KFRTI Instructor Ben Green during a trench technical rescue course in 2025.

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Farmer Joey Berntsen looks into the grain bin on KFRTI's Grain Bin Rescue trailer in Iola.

‘Buried up to his neck’: How a community saved a Kansas farmer’s life with KFRTI’s grain bin rescue training

In 2023, Allen County first responders trained with the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute in grain engulfment rescue. On Aug. 7, 2025, those first responders saved Joey Berntsen's life.
The audience of the Spring 2026 Osher Catalog Preview Event.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Unveils Spring 2026 Catalog Featuring Diverse Courses & Special Events

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Kansas has released its much-anticipated Spring 2026 catalog, offering a rich slate of noncredit courses and special events designed for curious adults aged 50 and better. From compelling explorations in history and culture to engaging discussion-based classes, the Spring lineup delivers meaningful opportunities for lifelong learning.
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From left: Nicole Bettes, Jenn Johnson, Ken Fowler and Erica Henderson.

KFRTI Director Jennifer Johnson credits team after receiving IFSAC Organizational Excellence Award

Jenn Johnson, director of the Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute, was awarded the Organizational Excellence Award by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress on April 10.
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