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Bipartisan Early Childhood Proposal Introduced in Kansas House and Senate

Friday, January 31

~Compromise Bill Streamlines Child Care Licensure and Regulatory Structures, Consolidates Existing Early Childhood Programs~ TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and a bipartisan group of Kansas legislators announced Friday that an early childhood compromise bill was introduced into both chambers of the Kansas Legislature. This bill streamlines... Read More.

Free Educational Program on Whitetail Deer Biology and Management

Friday, January 31

FORT SCOTT, Kan. — Join us for an informative evening on Whitetail Deer Biology and Management at the Ellis Family Fine Arts Center at Fort Scott Community College on Tuesday, February 25th. This free educational program will provide valuable insights for anyone interested in... Read More.

K-State Offers Program for Middle and High School Students to Learn about Careers in Helping Professions

Friday, January 31

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University is giving middle and high school students an opportunity for hands-on learning about careers in helping professions at the annual Social Impact Lab on April 2. Seventh-through-tenth graders can participate in the program, which is hosted by the... Read More.

Governor Kelly Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Plane Crash Victims

Thursday, January 30

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday ordered flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff immediately until sundown on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in honor of those who lost their lives in a tragic plane crash near Washington, D.C.,... Read More.

Officials Respond to American Airlines Crash in DC

Thursday, January 30

Last night an American Airlines jet from Wichita crashed just short of the runway at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. Below are statements from elected officials on the crash. STATEMENT FROM SENATOR ROGER MARSHALL (JAN. 29) “Tonight, we received devastating news of what can only... Read More.

DCF Announces 2025 SUN Bucks Application Period Now Open

Tuesday, January 28

Program Helps Families with Eligible Children Offset the Cost of Food over Summer Break TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) announced Monday, Jan. 27 that the 2025 application period for SUN Bucks is now open. SUN Bucks, previously called Summer... Read More.

Allen County Approves Rezoning for Salvage Yard and Reviews County Updates

Tuesday, January 28

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners Tuesday approved a Planning Board Recommendation to rezone a property at 2732 Minnesota Road south of La Harpe from Agriculture to Heavy Industrial to allow Coby Cochran to establish a salvage yard. Zoning Administrator Terry Call said Cochran's... Read More.

Two Missing Children Found Trapped Under Ice in Linn County Pond

Tuesday, January 28

LINN COUNTY, Kan. — Two children were found dead Monday night in a pond in rural Linn County. According to the Linn County Sheriff's Office, they responded to a report of two missing children who had not been seen for several hours. Evidence led them to... Read More.

Fatal Fire in La Harpe Monday Morning, Cause of Fire Under Investigation

Monday, January 27

La HARPE, Kan. — One person is dead after an early Monday morning fire in La Harpe. According to the Allen County Sheriff's Office, the La Harpe Volunteer Fire Department and Allen County Deputies responded just before 7 AM to the report of a structure... Read More.

Fatal Chase in Kiowa County Linked to Anderson County Homicide Investigation

Monday, January 27

KIOWA COUNTY, Kan. — A chase that led to a fatal accident in southwest Kansas Saturday night has been linked to a homicide investigation in Anderson County. According to information from the Anderson County Sheriff's Office, deputies had made a welfare check at a residence... Read More.

Heenan’s Named 2025 NCCC Heritage Family

Monday, January 27

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Neosho County Community College Foundation is proud to announce the Heenan family as the 2025 NCCC Heritage Family. This annual honor is bestowed on a family who represents outstanding support for Neosho County Community College and its endeavors. The Heenan family... Read More.

School to Promote Safe and Effective Prescribed Burns

Friday, January 24

Speakers to share guidelines for planning and conducting burns, having the necessary tools GARNETT, Kan. — The K-State Research and Extension Frontier District and the Anderson County Conservation District will host a school to teach attendees how to plan and safely conduct an effective prescribed... Read More.

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Bipartisan Early Childhood Proposal Introduced in Kansas House and Senate

Free Educational Program on Whitetail Deer Biology and Management

K-State Offers Program for Middle and High School Students to Learn about Careers in Helping Professions

Governor Kelly Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Plane Crash Victims

DCF Announces 2025 SUN Bucks Application Period Now Open

Allen County Approves Rezoning for Salvage Yard and Reviews County Updates

Two Missing Children Found Trapped Under Ice in Linn County Pond

Fatal Fire in La Harpe Monday Morning, Cause of Fire Under Investigation

Fatal Chase in Kiowa County Linked to Anderson County Homicide Investigation

Heenan’s Named 2025 NCCC Heritage Family

School to Promote Safe and Effective Prescribed Burns

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