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State Weather Official Urges Kansans to Prepare for Winter Conditions, Travel

Tuesday, December 2

Conditions can change rapidly in the Sunflower State, Redmond says MANHATTAN, Kan. — The calendar says the first day of winter is Dec. 21. Chip Redmond is not so sure you ought to get locked in on just that date. “Winter conditions in Kansas can change... Read More.

Fatal Head-On Collision on US 169 Near Humboldt

Tuesday, December 2

One person was killed and another seriously injured in a two vehicle crash on US 169 just east of the 1150 Road interchange south of Humboldt just after 5:30 Monday evening. The Kansas Highway Patrol said a pickup driven by Jerri Linn Francis of Chanute... Read More.

Event to offer Nutritional Strategies on Managing Alpha-Gal Syndrome

Monday, December 1

CHANUTE, Kan. — Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center (NMRMC) and K-State Extension, Southwind District are hosting a free community program on Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) on Thursday, December 11, starting at 5 PM at the NMRMC SEK Impact Center, 1500 West 7th Street, Chanute. The program,... Read More.

November Total Tax Collections at $687.0 Million; 0.3% Below Estimate

Monday, December 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — The State of Kansas ends November 2025 with total tax collections at $687.0 million. That is $1.9 million, or 0.3%, below the estimate. Total tax collections were up 1.7% from November 2024. “November’s tax collections were nearly on target overall. While individual... Read More.

Evergy Urges Space Heater Safety as Winter Weather is Here

Monday, December 1

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (December 1, 2025) — Cold weather is here, and Evergy urges customers to be safe when using space heaters, electric blankets and other portable home heating devices. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports space heaters cause more than 20,000 housefires each... Read More.

Applications for 2026 Boys State of Kansas Session Open

Monday, December 1

December 1, 2025 — The American Legion Boys State of Kansas is accepting applications for its 2026 session. The event is set to be held Sunday, May 31, through Saturday, June 6, at Kansas State University in Manhattan. This will be the program’s... Read More.

Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center Nabs More Medicaid Dollars, Boosts Exec’s Pay to Nearly $900,000

Sunday, November 30

November 27, 2025 —The executive salaries at the Iola-based Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center which prompted the organization’s virtual defunding by the six counties in its service region when they were revealed to county commissioners skyrocketed again in 2024 according to tax documents,... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Toronto, Woodson County for KDHE, KS

Wednesday, November 26

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Toronto public water supply system located in Woodson County. The advisory was issued because the city could not maintain the minimum required chlorine residual throughout the... Read More.

Allen County Commission Accepts 2024 Audit Report, New Hangar Nearly Complete at Allen County Airport

Tuesday, November 25

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners accepted the 2024 audit report during Tuesday's meeting, which auditor Rodney Burns said is coming to them later than usual due to some issues he had in another county. The report indicated there were no cash basis violations... Read More.

Chanute City Commission Sets Public Hearing December 8 on 2025 Budget Amendments

Tuesday, November 25

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Chanute City Commission Monday night set a Dec. 8 public hearing on amendments to the 2025 budget. Nine line items are being amended this year, compared to 12 in the 2024 budget. This takes into account both revenue and expense... Read More.

The Heart of the Holidays: Supporting Our Local Business

Tuesday, November 25

The real magic of the holidays usually isn't found in grand gestures. It’s in the small things—the familiar wave from a neighbor or a friendly conversation over a shop counter. This year, on Saturday, November 29, 2025, we have a wonderful chance to celebrate... Read More.

Kansas Child Care Zones Program Supports Communities Working to Address Local Child Care Issues

Monday, November 24

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment launched the Child Care Zones program in 2025 to support communities working to address local child care issues. A Child Care Zone is a self-defined geographic area (of at least two counties) that receives state-level support to... Read More.