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Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Allen Co RWD 15, Allen County

Thursday, November 20

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Allen Co RWD 15 public water supply system located in Allen County.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 loss of pressure due to a hydrant upgrade. Failure... Read More.

KDHE Launches New Wastewater Monitoring Dashboard

Wednesday, November 19

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has launched its new Kansas Wastewater Monitor for Respiratory Viruses dashboard.This interactive tool offers the public, policymakers, researchers, and other partners access to information on the presence of viruses in Kansas communities. Community members will... Read More.

Evergy Urges Customers to be Vigilant for Scams

Wednesday, November 19

TOPEKA, Kan. — Evergy urges customers to watch out for utility scams. Today is Utility Scam Awareness Day November 19. This observance is part of a nationwide initiative with United Utilities Against Scams to raise awareness and educate customers about the growing threat of... Read More.

Air Force Flyers Jet for New Ranch Life in Kansas

Tuesday, November 18

Retired Air Force veterans start regenerative ranch in eastern Kansas Childhood dreams generally take people away from home, but Drew Bures’ dream to fly jets just like Maverick in “Top Gun,” has allowed him the opportunity to return to the same place he watched... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for Woodson Co RWD 1 in Woodson County and Wilson Co RWD 9 in Wilson County

Tuesday, November 18

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the Woodson Co RWD 1 and Wilson Co RWD 9 public water supply systems located in Woodson County and Wilson County. The advisory was issued because... Read More.

Governor Kelly, KDHE Ask Kansans to Use Antibiotics Wisely

Monday, November 17

Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed Nov. 18-24 as Use Antibiotics Wisely Week in Kansas. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is asking health care providers and Kansans to use antibiotics wisely to help protect from the threat of growing resistance. This one-week observance... Read More.

KHP Trooper and Three Osage County Deputies Injured in Shooting

Saturday, November 15

OSAGE COUNTY — On November 15, 2025, at 10:24 AM, deputies from the Osage County Sheriff’s Office and personnel from the Kansas Highway Patrol responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at 11222 S Topeka Ave near Carbondale in Osage County, Kansas.During the... Read More.

Boil Order Lifted for Yates Center and Virgil. Continues for Other Affected Areas

Saturday, November 15

The boil water order for the city of Yates Center and the city of Virgil was lifted early Saturday afternoon by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment after lab testing of water samples from those two cities confirmed no presence of bacterial contamination.The... Read More.

NCCC Audit Receives Unmodified Opinion

Friday, November 14

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Board of Trustees held its November 2025 Board of Trustees Meeting on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in the Student Union Boardroom on the Chanute Campus. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. and... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Yates Center and Woodson Co RWD 1 in Woodson County and Wilson Co RWD 9 in Wilson County and City of Virgil in Greenwood County

Thursday, November 13

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Yates Center and Woodson Co RWD 1 public water supply systems located in Woodson County and Wilson Co RWD 9 public water supply... Read More.

Humboldt Man Struck and Killed by Train Near Mildred, Investigation Ongoing

Wednesday, November 12

A Humboldt man was struck and killed by a train Wednesday morning near Mildred.According to the Allen County Sheriff's Office, deputies, along with EMS and the Kansas Highway Patrol, were dispatched at 7:53 a.m. to a location just east of US 59, where on... Read More.

Marion County Agrees to Pay Out $3M for Newspaper Raid, Expresses Regret

Tuesday, November 11

Record editor says court cases against city continue TOPEKA, Kan. — The county involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor.In two of the four agreements, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office... Read More.