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

Wednesday, February 4

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.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Wade Newland, Ag Drones

Wednesday, February 4

Modern technology makes it possible for farmers to do remarkable things with their ground. Now, modern technology is making it possible for farmers to do remarkable things through the air. Today we’ll meet a ruralpreneur who is using aerial innovations to enhance farm operations across... Read More.

Apply Today: Evergy to Award Hometown Grants for Community Impact Projects

Monday, February 2

Three winners to receive grants up to $10,000 for organizations that address basic needs KANSAS CITY, Mo. (February 2, 2026) — Non-profit agencies have a shot at receiving up to $10,000 through Evergy’s Connecting for Good Hometown Grants Program. This year’s Connecting for Good Hometown Grants... Read More.

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

Monday, February 2

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.

Neosho County Attorney, Commissioners Discuss Issues

Monday, February 2

NEOSHO COUNTY, Kan. — When Interim Neosho County Attorney Sheryl Bussell took over last month for Tiana McElroy following her sudden resignation, she stepped into a lot of issues within the office; some financial, some organizational. Bussell met with Neosho County Commissioners at a... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Toronto, Woodson County

Monday, February 2

TORONTO, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Toronto public water supply system located in Woodson County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute prior... Read More.

KDOT to Replace Union Pacific Railroad Bridge on U.S. 59

Monday, February 2

Work will begin the week of Feb. 23 to replace the 285-foot bridge on U.S. 59 over the Union Pacific Railroad tracks just north of Parsons, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. A 40-mile signed detour (see map) will be in place later that... Read More.

EPA Identifies Substance Spilled in Garnett New Years Eve

Friday, January 30

GARNETT, Kan. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has identified the chemical compound spilled in Garnett, Kansas, on Dec. 31, 2025. Recent laboratory analysis corroborates EPA’s preliminary field screening results with a “high level of confidence” that the corrosive substance was sodium aluminate, a... Read More.

K-State to Offer Free Workshops on Generating Profit through Ecosystem Health

Friday, January 30

Soil, resilience and profitability highlight agenda LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas State University and several state partners will host a series of three free workshops to support farm families, from managing their soil and grazing land, and establishing regenerative cropping systems. Margit Kaltenekker, an agriculture agent with... Read More.

K-State to Host Junior Beef Producer Day on March 7

Friday, January 30

Registration deadline nears for event that promotes knowledge of youth beef projects MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University will host the 2026 Junior Beef Producer Day on March 7 to encourage youth – and adults – to expand their knowledge of beef projects. University officials... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Allen Co RWD 15, Allen County

Thursday, January 29

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Allen Co RWD 15 public water supply system located in Allen County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in a possible loss of pressure... Read More.

Meeting in Partnership with Osage Garden and Produce to Learn about Best Practices for Starting Seeds Indoors

Thursday, January 29

OSAGE CITY, Kan. — On February 18th, 2026, the Frontier Extension District and Osage Garden and Produce will host a meeting to discuss how to start seeds indoors for your garden. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Osage Garden and Produce, located at 1048... Read More.