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Abilene Teen Missing, Police Requesting Public Assistance

ABILENE, Kan. — The Abilene Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in locating a 15-year-old girl who disappeared Tuesday. Tenley Smith was last seen leaving her home at about 3 PM. She was wearing black leggings, a gray hoodie with a bright pink logo,... Read More.

Applications now open for Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Qualifying Evergy customers can get help with their energy bills  TOPEKA, Kan. (Feb. 4, 2026) — Evergy Kansas customers who need financial assistance can now apply for the 2026 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) through Tuesday, March 31.  Evergy is one of five utilities partnering with the Kansas Department for... Read More.

United Way Reaches Campaign Goal to Support Reno County Programs

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County is proud to announce it has met its 2025-26 campaign goal of raising $1.35 million, ensuring continued support for 37 local nonprofit programs serving Reno County residents in the year ahead. Reaching this milestone was truly a... Read More.

Lyons Appoints Remington Dalke as New City Attorney

LYONS, Kan. — Remington Dalke has been appointed Lyons City Attorney. The appointment of Dalke recommended by Mayor Alicia Hommon was approved by the Lyons City Council Monday in one of the shortest meetings it has had in some time, with all business completed... Read More.

January Total Tax Collections at $988.2 Million; 1.2% Above Estimate

TOPEKA, Kan. – The State of Kansas ends January 2026 with total tax collections at $988.2 million. That is $12.2 million, or 1.2%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 4.8% from January 2025. “Over the past few years, the Legislature has spent more than Kansas has been taking in, creating a structural imbalance of hundreds of... Read More.