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Evergy Prepares as First Winter Storm of 2025 Predicted

Thursday, January 2

Cold weather, snow expected to affect service area By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy is preparing for the first potential cold snap and winter storm of the new year that could impact our service area. Evergy power plants are available to meet customers’ needs through... Read More.

Kansas Health Officials Provide Update on Avian Flu That Public Risk Remains Low

Thursday, January 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment While the risk to the general public still remains very low, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is reminding Kansans to practice caution around wild birds and backyard poultry amid increasing reports of highly pathogenic... Read More.

KHP Reports 245 Motorists Assisted, 1 Non-DUI Related Fatal Crash Over New Year’s Holiday

Thursday, January 2

The Kansas Highway Patrol 2025-01 Patrol shared the New Year’s Holiday Activity reports. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. On Dec. 31, 2024, at 4:00 a.m., Kansas Highway... Read More.

Day of Mourning Declared for Jan. 9, 2025 to Honor Former President Jimmy Carter

Thursday, January 2

An Executive Order 24-05 declaring Thursday, Jan. 9. 2025, as a Day of Mourning in honor of Former President Jimmy Carter was signed on Tuesday by Governor Laura Kelly. State of Kansas offices will be closed as a result of the order. This... Read More.

Wreaths Across America Offering 1 For 1 Match on Sponsored Wreaths through Jan. 17 for 2025 Event at Laurel Cemetery & Haven (Priest) Cemetery

Tuesday, December 31

Volunteers help to Remember, Honor, Teach about our community’s heroes By Jake Feil HAVEN, Kan. — Local Wreaths Across America volunteers are working hard to ensure that all veterans laid to rest at both Laurel Cemetery and Haven (Priest) Cemetery are honored this December as part... Read More.

ReUse It Center Surpasses 2024 Donation Goal, Donating Over $80K

Tuesday, December 31

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to go over its goal of $51,000 and donated a total of $80,750 in 2024. ReUse It Center Store Manager Shulah Neff shared that it wouldn’t have been possible without the center’s volunteers and its... Read More.

Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick Retiring After 36 Years of Dedicated Service

Tuesday, December 31

By Reno County, Kansas RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Chief Judge Patricia Macke Dick will retire on January 13, 2025, after 36 years with the 27th Judicial District serving the people of Reno County and the state of Kansas. A retirement reception will be held to celebrate... Read More.

Rice County Community Foundation to Celebrate 30 Years in 2025

Tuesday, December 31

By the Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Jan. 1, 2025, The Rice County Community Foundation (RCCF) is thrilled to announce that it will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025. This milestone represents three decades of giving, community building, and philanthropic efforts... Read More.

McPherson Opera House Announces Invitation to Bid for Heritage Trust Fund Project

Monday, December 30

By the McPherson Opera House McPHERSON, Kan. (Dec. 11, 2025) — The McPherson Opera House is thrilled to announce the start of the bidding process for our newly funded project, made possible by the Heritage Trust Fund grant. This project offers a remarkable opportunity for... Read More.

Tragic Weekend on Kansas Roads Claims Two Lives

Monday, December 30

By Lucky Kidd At least two people died in Kansas traffic accidents over the weekend. Early Sunday morning a man died after the car he was a passenger in crashed into a tree and fence in West Wichita. The driver was taken to a local hospital... Read More.

New Strawn Man Seriously Injured in Plane Crash Saturday Afternoon, Friends Launch Fundraiser to Help Cover Medical Expenses

Monday, December 30

By Lucky Kidd NEW STRAWN, Kan. — A New Strawn man was injured in a plane crash Saturday afternoon in Labette County. The Kansas Highway Patrol Said Michael Ribordy was attempting to land his small plane on a private grass strip off 21000 Road just east... Read More.

Fire Destroys Colony Church, Cause Might Be Criminal

Friday, December 27

By Lucky Kidd COLONY, Kan. — A Thursday night fire has destroyed the Colony Community Church. The fire was reported at 7:43 PM Thursday, and units from several area departments responded, remaining on scene into the day Friday after it re-kindled. The Iola Register reports the... Read More.