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The Cosmosphere Announces New Board Members for 2026

Tuesday, January 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cosmosphere is pleased to announce the appointment of new members to its Foundation Board and Governing Board for 2026, welcoming leaders whose experience and dedication will help advance the organization’s mission of Inspiring the Future through Space Exploration. Joining the Cosmosphere... Read More.

KDHE Schedules Public Hearing for Ward Feed Yard South Permit Reissuance

Tuesday, January 6

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has prepared a proposed Kansas Water Pollution Control Permit, A-UAPN-C001 for Ward Feed Yard South located in Larned, Kansas. This is a proposed reissuance of a Kansas Water Pollution Control Permit for the operation... Read More.

McPherson County Reports Strong 2025 Construction Activity, McPherson Sentinel Designated Official County Newspaper

Monday, January 5

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — $22.6 million in construction activity was reported in McPherson County during 2025. Planning, Zoning and Environmental Administrator Jon Kinsey told County Commissioners Monday the department handled a total of 760 cases last year, with fee revenue coming to just over... Read More.

City of Newton Invites Public to City Planning, Design Workshops

Monday, January 5

NEWTON, Kan. — Newton residents have more opportunities to share their thoughts about the future of the community at public events next month. A two-day Planning & Design Workshop for the City of Newton’s new comprehensive plan, Newton Next, is set for Feb. 3-4. Community... Read More.

Kansas Congressional Delegation Deplores Seized Venezuelan President, Eager for Military Briefings

Sunday, January 4

TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 3, 2026) — Members of the Kansas congressional delegation denounced Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a dictator and urged President Donald Trump to explain to Congress use of U.S. airstrikes and deployment of troops to seize Maduro for prosecution in... Read More.

Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Missing Tribune Man

Friday, January 2

GREELEY COUNTY, Kan. — The Greeley County Sheriff’s Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Tribune man. The whereabouts of 77-year-old Juan Arias Vasquez are unknown, and public assistance is requested to help locate him. Vasquez was... Read More.

Hutchinson Police Department, KBI Drug Task Force Arrest Three Individuals

Wednesday, December 31

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - On December 29th, 2025, officers with the Hutchinson Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence in the City of Hutchinson suspected of distributing illegal narcotics. During the search, an illegal clandestine lab manufacturing operation was discovered. The Kansas Bureau... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $221 Million for Kansas Rural Health Transformation Plan

Tuesday, December 30

TOPEKA, Kan. (December 29, 2025) — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that Kansas has been awarded $221 million from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to support the first year of the Rural Health Transformation Program. This funding will strengthen rural... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Closes in on Campaign Goal

Tuesday, December 30

The United Way of Reno County is closing in on its campaign goal. To date, $1.156M has been raised and there is just under $200,000 left to raise. A single donation of any amount goes to work across multiple programs in the community. Ways to Make... Read More.

Central Kansas Community Foundation Announces Change in 2026 Grant Cycles

Tuesday, December 30

NEWTON, Kan. — The Central Kansas Community Foundation has announced a change in their 2026 grant cycles, with applications to open on a quarterly basis. The 2026 opening dates will be Jan. 5, April 6, July 6 and Sept. 1. Funding amounts will vary each... Read More.

Rice County Sheriff’s Deputy Nearly Struck by Wrong-Way Driver

Tuesday, December 30

RICE COUNTY, Kan. — A Rice County Sheriff's Deputy had a very close call over the weekend when they were nearly struck head-on by a wrong-way driver on K-14 south of Lyons. A Dash Cam video from the patrol vehicle indicated the deputy was... Read More.

Chief Judge Daniel Gilligan of Reno County Appointed to Commission on Judicial Conduct

Tuesday, December 30

TOPEKA, Kan. — Acting Chief Justice Eric Rosen signed orders reappointing two members to the Chief Judges Council and appointing a new member to the Commission on Judicial Conduct. Chief Judges Council Reappointed to serve on the Chief Judges Council through December... Read More.

The Cosmosphere Announces New Board Members for 2026

KDHE Schedules Public Hearing for Ward Feed Yard South Permit Reissuance

McPherson County Reports Strong 2025 Construction Activity, McPherson Sentinel Designated Official County Newspaper

City of Newton Invites Public to City Planning, Design Workshops

Kansas Congressional Delegation Deplores Seized Venezuelan President, Eager for Military Briefings

Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Missing Tribune Man

Hutchinson Police Department, KBI Drug Task Force Arrest Three Individuals

Governor Kelly Announces $221 Million for Kansas Rural Health Transformation Plan

United Way of Reno County Closes in on Campaign Goal

Central Kansas Community Foundation Announces Change in 2026 Grant Cycles

Rice County Sheriff’s Deputy Nearly Struck by Wrong-Way Driver

Chief Judge Daniel Gilligan of Reno County Appointed to Commission on Judicial Conduct

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