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2025 Kansas State Fair Board Discusses Current Ticket Sales, Renovation Updates, and New Policies

Wednesday, May 14

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — With one concert yet to be announced, ticket sales for the NexTech Grandstand shows at the 2025 Kansas State Fair have as a group covered 81 percent of the cost for those shows. General Manager Bryan Schulz told the Kansas State... Read More.

Allen Community College Announces Inaugural Student Leadership Award Recipients

Monday, May 12

IOLA, Kan. — Allen Community College has announced the recipients of their inaugural Student Leadership Award. The award aims to highlight students who inspire others, contribute positively to their environment, and take on leadership roles that benefit the broader college community, Recipients are nominated by Allen... Read More.

NCCC Academic Award Winners Announced for 2024-2025

Monday, May 12

CHANUTE/OTTAWA, Kan. — Neosho County Community College (NCCC) recognized outstanding Class of 2025 graduates during Academic Awards Ceremonies held on the Chanute and Ottawa campuses last week. Awards were given to outstanding graduates in each discipline or program, selected by the program director. Students who... Read More.

Burlington USD 244 Voters Reject $45M Bond Issue

Wednesday, May 7

BURLINGTON, Kan. — Burlington USD 244 voters overwhelmingly rejected a $45 million bond issue Tuesday that would have funded construction of a new elementary school. Unofficial totals from the Coffey County Clerk's Office indicate 793 votes were cast against the proposal to 305 in... Read More.

More Rain & Saturated Grounds Cancels High Limit Racing Debut at 81 Speedway on Wednesday

Wednesday, May 7

PARK CITY, Kan. — For the second-straight week and second-straight year, Mother Nature has rained on the parade of the Roto-Rooter Midweek Series and the debut of Kubota High Limit Racing at 81 Speedway, respectively. With persistent showers beginning late Tuesday night in the Wichita... Read More.

Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues in Introducing MOMS Act to Help Strengthen Families

Tuesday, May 6

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of Mother’s Day, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) joined 18 of his colleagues in introducing the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act. This legislation would provide critical support to women during the beginning phases of motherhood –... Read More.

Senators Marshall, Tuberville, and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Cut Taxes on Overtime Wages

Tuesday, May 6

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Tommy Tuberville (R-Alabama) today introduced the Overtime Wages Tax Relief Act, which would fulfill a key promise made by President Donald Trump to give tax relief to American workers. The legislation would create an... Read More.

K-State Research Provides New Insight into Mosquito Immune Systems

Tuesday, May 6

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Bianca Morejon and Kristin Michel already know what you think when they mention they are mosquito researchers. But even though these tiny insects are considered serious pests, the pair of Kansas State University biologists insist there's much to be learned about immunology,... Read More.

KHP Releases Names of the Eight Fatalities in Crash Near Greeley Sunday

Monday, May 5

GREELEY, Kan. — The Kansas Highway Patrol has released more information on a Sunday evening crash on US 169 northeast of Greeley that killed eight people and injured one another. It occurred just before 5:45 p.m. at US 169 and Virginia Road, in the... Read More.

Multi-Fatality Crash Northeast of Greeley Claims Eight Lives, One Critically Injured

Monday, May 5

GREELEY, Kan. — The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating a two vehicle crash late Sunday afternoon northeast of Greeley that claimed eight lives. One other person was critically injured. According to the Kansas Informer, the crash occurred at 5:40 p.m. on US 169 just north... Read More.

Two Vehicle Crash Claims Life Near Chanute, Injures Another

Monday, May 5

CHANUTE, Kan. — A Chanute woman was killed and one other person injured in a two vehicle crash early Monday morning about 15 miles east of Chanute. The Kansas Highway Patrol said an SUV driven by Teresa Phillips was northbound on K-39 /US 59 near... Read More.

Brush Pile Likely Cause of March Fire that Destroyed Yates Center Nursing Home

Friday, May 2

YATES CENTER, Kan. — The Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office has classified a March 14th wildfire that spread to and destroyed Yates Center Health and Rehabilitation as incendiary, or human-caused. Although the full report wasn't able to be released by Woodson County Emergency Management due... Read More.