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DEA Hosts the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 25th

Thursday, April 2

ST LOUIS, MO. — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at nearly 4,200 locations nationwide, including 70 sites across the St. Louis Field Division... Read More.

KDHE Announces the Beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom Season

Wednesday, April 1

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are announcing the beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom season. The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October 31, as do the harmful... Read More.

K-State Food Scientist Shares Tips for Safe – and Perfect – Easter Ham

Wednesday, April 1

Blakeslee says variety will affect how you prepare the ham MANHATTAN, Kan. (extension.k-state.edu) — Ham is a staple for many families’ Easter feast, but between all the varieties available, consumers are often confused on how to safely prepare this holiday favorite. Kansas State University food... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Shane Curry, Perry Milling

Wednesday, April 1

From large cattle ranches to backyard poultry flocks – and even to hens producing specialty eggs that are shipped across the nation. All of these animals need feed. Today we’ll meet an innovative animal feed processing company that is growing rapidly to serve a wide... Read More.

Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation Extends Entry Deadline for Third Annual Kansas State Fair T-Shirt Contest

Wednesday, April 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is hosting a t-shirt design contest for the 2026 Kansas State Fair. Entry Deadline has been extended to April 26, 2026. Online voting will take place on Facebook from May 1, 2026 through May 31, 2026. Kansas Fairgrounds... Read More.

Evergy’s Hometown Grants Awarded to Three Area Non-Profits

Tuesday, March 31

Recipients will receive up to $10,000 for projects focused on providing basic needs to the community KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 31, 2026) — The recipients of Evergy’s 2026 Connecting for Good Hometown Grants program have been chosen. The three non-profit organizations will receive up to... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners to Review Vacation Payout Policy and Vehicle Lease Program

Tuesday, March 31

At next week's meeting, Allen County Commissioners will be hearing a request to change vacation payout policies when an employee no longer works for the county. Sheriff Anthony Maness said he's making the request in the wake of a couple of recent situations in his... Read More.

International Site Selectors to Tour Southeast Kansas Industrial Locations in June

Tuesday, March 31

A group of international site selectors from across the country will be visiting Southeast Kansas in June on a familiarization tour of potential industrial sites. Allen County Economic Development Director Camille Lavon told Allen County Commissioners Tuesday Kansas Commerce organized the tour, which will also... Read More.

Allen County Commission Proclaims April Child Abuse Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Tuesday, March 31

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners continued discussions Tuesday on a proposed Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, which would provide rebates on the increased valuation resulting from certain improvements in unincorporated areas of the county. One of the major items discussed was whether it would be... Read More.

Kansas State Board of Education Names Finalists for Commissioner of Education

Tuesday, March 31

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas State Board of Education has named three finalists for the position of Kansas commissioner of education following a national search conducted in partnership with Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates. The Board will announce the next commissioner during its April 14 meeting. The... Read More.

Family of Missing Yates Center Teen Offers $10K Reward for Information Leading to Teen’s Location

Friday, March 27

The family of missing Yates Center teen Lia Seely is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to her location. The reward was announced at a Friday afternoon news conference where Yates Center Assistant Chief of Police Vinson Baker confirmed arrests were made in... Read More.

Two Vehicle Fatalities Reported Thursday in Southeast Kansas

Friday, March 27

Two people were killed in separate crashes in southeast Kansas Thursday. Kelly Harvey, 57, of Mapleton died in a Thursday morning crash on 125th Street south of Mapleton. The Kansas Highway Patrol said Harvey was northbound on 125th Street a half mile north of Ridge... Read More.