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Governor Kelly Adds Eight Individuals to Kansas Walk of Honor

Friday, October 30

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced yesterday the addition of eight prominent individuals to the Kansas Walk of Honor during a ceremony at the Kansas State Capitol. The governor was joined by individuals of the Kansas Historical Society, the Capitol Preservation Committee, family members... Read More.

Area News Roundup: Woman Injured in Crash, Historic Home Restoration, Halloween Events and City Updates

Thursday, October 29

A 24-year-old Chanute woman suffered suspected serious injuries in a two-vehicle crash just before 9 a.m. Monday, on Highway 169 near Chanute. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Maryanne Kepley was driving a UTV east on 160th Road when she failed to stop at... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $10.7M for 64 Crime Victim Assistance Agencies and Organizations

Thursday, October 29

TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly has announced that over $10.7 million in federal funding from the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance grant program will be distributed to 64 community-based organizations and agencies across Kansas. This funding is designed to support survivors of crime... Read More.

Southeast Kansas Childcare Conference Set for November 18 in Chanute

Wednesday, October 28

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Southeast Kansas Childcare Conference will take place Wednesday, November 18th, at the Impact Center in Chanute, focusing on the importance of quality childcare, employee benefits and their impact on economic growth. The conference will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.... Read More.

Dinah Sykes Outlines Platform for Kansas Insurance Commissioner

Wednesday, October 28

KANSAS - In a recent interview with Ad Astra News, Dinah Sykes, the Democratic candidate for Kansas Insurance Commissioner, shared her background, motivations for seeking office, and key policy priorities ahead of the upcoming election. Sykes, who grew up in Tennessee, moved to Kansas with... Read More.

Iola Student Choirs to Perform with The Silhouettes at Bowlus

Tuesday, October 27

IOLA — Iola’s Mustang Choir and Mini-Mustang Choir will perform alongside The Silhouettes at 7 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. The event will give local students an opportunity to share the stage with the shadow performance group, which uses movement and... Read More.

US 54 Downtown Iola Reopening Delayed to Mid November

Tuesday, October 27

IOLA — U.S. 54 through downtown Iola is now expected to reopen in mid-November, with construction running roughly one month behind schedule, Assistant City Administrator Corey Schinstock told City Council members. Schinstock said curbs along the newly poured stretch of highway should be in place... Read More.

Fort Scott Approves Solar Project at Water Treatment Plant

Tuesday, October 27

FORT SCOTT — The Fort Scott City Commission has voted 3–1 to approve a 225-kilowatt solar system with a small battery backup at the city’s water treatment plant, with projected energy savings of about $30,000 annually. Commissioners Matthew Wells, Tracy Dancer and Julie Buchta supported... Read More.

Pittsburg State Social Work Students Tackle Community Needs Through Capstone Projects

Tuesday, October 27

PITTSBURG — Thirteen students in Pittsburg State University’s Social Work Program are putting classroom lessons into practice this semester through capstone projects addressing needs across Southeast Kansas and beyond. Students will share information about their projects Wednesday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on the Oval... Read More.

FY2027 Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant Program Funding Opportunity

Tuesday, October 27

The Kansas Highway Patrol, as the State Administrative Agency, invites Kansas law enforcement agencies to apply for the fiscal year 2027 (FY2027) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program. The FY2027 allocation for the state of Kansas is $3,725,420 statewide, including state-level projects and administration. Funding... Read More.

Wyandotte County to Dismiss Lawsuit over Chiefs Stadium after Agreement with Kansas

Monday, October 26

The State of Kansas and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, announced Friday evening that they had resolved a dispute over some of the terms in the Chiefs' deal to move to Kansas, setting the table for the UG to... Read More.

KDOT Urges Drivers to Buckle Up, Put Phones Down

Monday, October 26

The Kansas Department of Transportation is encouraging motorists to wear seat belts and avoid distractions as part of Buckle Up Phone Down Day on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The campaign asks drivers to make two simple choices every time they get behind the wheel: buckle up... Read More.