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K-58 Mill, Overlay Project Wraps up in Coffey, Anderson Counties

Thursday, August 6

Mill and overlay project on K-58 in Anderson and Coffey counties has been completed, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The nearly 15-mile project started at the west city limits of LeRoy in Coffey County and continued east to U.S. 169. The project started... Read More.

Branson Named Kansas’s Favorite Staycation Destination

Thursday, August 6

New research has revealed Kansas's favorite staycation destinations. The study by luxury travel advisors The Resorts Collection analyzed Google search volumes over the past 12 months for a list of 100 popular US domestic vacation destinations to find the spots that Kansas searches for most. Branson comes... Read More.

Rozel Man Sentenced to House Arrest on Multiple DUI Charges

Thursday, August 6

LARNED, Kan. – Bradley J. Colglazier, 47 of Rozel, appeared on bond Wednesday morning in the Pawnee County District Court regarding pending Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol charges. The charges stem from three separate incidents. On August 8, 2025, Colglazier was stopped by the... Read More.

July Total Tax Collections at $718.9 Million; 3.5% Above Estimate

Wednesday, August 5

TOPEKA – The State of Kansas ends July 2026 with total tax collections at $718.9 million. That is $24.1 million, or 3.5%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 7.3% from July 2025. Individual income tax collections were $369.7 million. That is $9.7 million, or... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Aims to Streamline Procedures, Authorizes New Infrastructure Projects

Wednesday, August 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - During the August 4, 2026, meeting, the Hutchinson City Council addressed potential improvements to public meeting protocols and authorized funding for upcoming city infrastructure projects. One topic of informal discussion was the distinction between public comments and public hearings. Councilwoman Stacy Goss... Read More.

Anderson County Launches Everbridge Emergency Alert System

Wednesday, August 5

GARNETT, Kan. — Anderson County is set to launch Everbridge as its official mass notification and emergency alert system on August 14, 2026. The new platform will serve as the county's primary tool for delivering critical emergency communications to residents, businesses, and visitors throughout Anderson County,... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber Invites Barton County Businesses to Showcase Their Products and Services at the 11th Annual Business Showcase

Wednesday, August 5

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is inviting businesses from across Barton County to reserve booth space for the 11th Annual Business Showcase, presented by Credit Union of America, on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at the Panther Activity Center (PAC)... Read More.

Former Kansas First Responder Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Distribution

Wednesday, August 5

KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A former Kansas emergency responder pleaded guilty to sending and receiving child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online. According to court documents, Dylan Jamescupp, 34, of Ottawa pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of child pornography. Between July 2021 and September 2022,... Read More.

Governor Kelly Proclaims August as Kansas Farmers’ Market Month

Wednesday, August 5

MANHATTAN, Kan. — In recognition of the important role farmers’ markets play in Kansas communities, Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed August as Kansas Farmers’ Market Month. In addition, August 2-8 was also recognized as Kansas Farmers’ Market Week. In both urban centers and rural communities, farmers’... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Reminds Guests: Only Service Animals Permitted During Annual Fair

Wednesday, August 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair has recently adopted updated animal control requirements clarifying that only service animals are permitted on the Kansas State Fairgrounds during the annual Kansas State Fair. The policy is designed to enhance the safety and well-being of Fair... Read More.

Kansas Voters Reject Constitutional Amendment, Set the Ballot for November

Wednesday, August 5

KANSAS — The 2026 Primary Election took place on Tuesday, asking Kansas voters who they would like to be on the ballot for November’s General Election. In the Federal races, Roger Marshall was the clear leader for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate with... Read More.

Rice County Unofficial Election Results

Tuesday, August 4

RICE COUNTY, Kan. - The Unofficial Results for the 2026 Primary Election in Rice County have come in. Below are some of the key results of these primary races. United States Senator (DEM): Noah Taylor – 66 United States Senator (REP): Roger Marshall – 852 United States... Read More.