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KHP 2026-03 Cadet Law Gives High School Students Experience in Law Enforcement World

Thursday, January 22

Students will spend one week at KHP Training Academy High school students interested in law enforcement will have the opportunity this summer to see what law enforcement training and careers are like through the Cadet Law Enforcement Academy program. The Cadet Law program is hosted... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $2.6M for Airport Infrastructure

Wednesday, January 21

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced ten Kansas communities have secured over $2.5 million in federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program. “Investing in Kansas’ airport infrastructure is crucial to enhancing connectivity and supporting local economies across the state,” Governor Laura Kelly said. "I'm pleased that these projects are receiving vital infrastructure grants, which will not... Read More.

Winter Storm Watch Issued for All of Southeast Kansas Friday Afternoon into Early Sunday

Wednesday, January 21

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for all of southeast Kansas starting in most areas Friday afternoon into early Sunday morning, and an extreme cold watch is also up from Friday morning into early Monday morning for Allen, Neosho, Wilson and Woodson counties. Snow... Read More.

Thrive Allen County Receives $1.4M Affordable Housing Grant for Allen County Home Rehabilitation Project

Wednesday, January 21

IOLA, Kan. — Thrive Allen County, Iola, KS, was awarded $1.4M through FHLBank Topeka’s 2025 Affordable Housing Program (AHP). This year $33.9 million in AHP grants were made in partnership with FHLBank Topeka’s member financial institutions in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma. The member... Read More.

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

Tuesday, January 20

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Allen Co RWD 15 public water supply system located in Allen County. RWD 15 includes a small area on the northwest edge of Iola, generally... Read More.

Arctic Air Coming for the Weekend, Snow Possible

Tuesday, January 20

Extreme cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills will likely impact Kansas this weekend. The National Weather Service says an arctic air mass is forecast to move into the area Thursday night, with this air to stick around into next week. Current forecasts indicate overnight lows... Read More.

Allen County Commission Looks into Using Enterprise Fleet for Vehicle Procurement and Maintenance Services

Tuesday, January 20

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners learned more at Tuesday's meeting on the services offered by Enterprise Fleet, which is being looked at to provide vehicle procurement and maintenance services. Kenneth Olson from Enterprise said they essentially leverage all the tools, resources, people... Read More.

Dr. Peterson Launches Walk with a Doc Program in Garnett

Monday, January 19

GARNETT Kan. –– Dr. Mackenzie Peterson is encouraging Anderson County residents to take a step toward better health with Walk with a Doc, a health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk every second Sunday of the month at 3:00 PM at... Read More.

Garnett Fire Department Responds to Spill of Wet Distiller’s Grain Friday Night

Saturday, January 17

GARNETT, Kan. — There was another product spill reported Friday night in Garnett, but the incident was nowhere near as serious as the one on New Years Eve. According to the Garnett Fire Department, this was reported to them at 8:28 p.m. in the area... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $11M for Rail Service Improvement Projects

Friday, January 16

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that 10 rail service improvement projects across Kansas will receive a total of $11.2 million through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Rail Service Improvement Program (RSIP). “Investment in rail infrastructure is an investment into the economic success of the entire state,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Thanks to the Rail Service Improvement Program, we’re ensuring... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Lyon County in Honor of Former Mayor Evora Wheeler

Thursday, January 15

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, today directed flags be flown at half-staff in Lyon County, Kansas, from sunup to sundown on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in honor of former Mayor Evora Wheeler. “For decades, Evora Wheeler was a... Read More.

Evergy Receives HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor

Thursday, January 15

Veterans comprise 11% of Evergy’s workforce compared to national average of 5% KANSAS CITY, Mo. (January 15, 2026) — Evergy’s strong record for hiring and retaining military veterans earned the company the 2025 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award. The U.S. Department of Labor recognizes employers... Read More.

KHP 2026-03 Cadet Law Gives High School Students Experience in Law Enforcement World

Governor Kelly Announces Over $2.6M for Airport Infrastructure

Winter Storm Watch Issued for All of Southeast Kansas Friday Afternoon into Early Sunday

Thrive Allen County Receives $1.4M Affordable Housing Grant for Allen County Home Rehabilitation Project

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

Arctic Air Coming for the Weekend, Snow Possible

Allen County Commission Looks into Using Enterprise Fleet for Vehicle Procurement and Maintenance Services

Dr. Peterson Launches Walk with a Doc Program in Garnett

Garnett Fire Department Responds to Spill of Wet Distiller’s Grain Friday Night

Governor Kelly Announces $11M for Rail Service Improvement Projects

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Lyon County in Honor of Former Mayor Evora Wheeler

Evergy Receives HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor

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