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Gov. Kelly and Kansas City Chiefs Announce Agreement On Plans for State-of-the-Art Domed Stadium in Kansas

Monday, December 22

New stadium and mixed-use entertainment project is expected to create 20,000 jobs and generate more than $4 billion in economic impact for state TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly and the Kansas City Chiefs today announced that an agreement has been reached to build a... Read More.

K-State Community Health Expert Highlights Extension’s Work to Reduce Chronic Illness in Kansas

Monday, December 22

Hypertension, diabetes, cancer are among leading causes of illness and death MANHATTAN, Kan. — Chronic illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes and cancer are placing increasing demands on Kansans, and Kansas State University Extension professionals are stepping in to help residents manage those conditions through education,... Read More.

Kansas Forest Service Official Urges Proper Extinguisher Use, Training

Monday, December 22

Williams says fire department should still be called in most instances MANHATTAN, Kan. — As the holiday season brings decorated homes, busy kitchens and cold-weather equipment use, a Kansas Forest Service official is urging residents and producers to take a closer look at fire... Read More.

Four Killed in Separate Weekend Traffic Accidents Across Kansas, Including Two Pedestrians

Sunday, December 21

(December 21, 2025) — Four people have died over the weekend in traffic accidents around Kansas as of Sunday morning. Friday evening, a 77-year-old Riley man, Thomas McHugh, was crossing US 77 near the US 24 junction on the north edge of Riley, northwest of... Read More.

President Trump Announces Disaster Aid for 16 Kansas Counties from July Storms

Sunday, December 21

President Donald Trump informed US Senator Roger Marshall late Friday $5.7 million in disaster assistance has been approved for 16 Kansas counties impacted by a combination of Severe thunderstorms, straight line winds and flooding that occurred July 17-22. Counties included in the federal disaster... Read More.

Chief Justice Marla Luckert to Step Back From Role

Friday, December 19

TOPEKA, Kan. — Chief Justice Marla Luckert will resign from the office of chief justice on January 2, but she will remain as a justice on the Supreme Court until she retires on a date to be announced. The Kansas Constitution includes a provision that... Read More.

December 2025 Graduate and Future Teacher Haylee Hafenstein and the Power of Faith, Mentorship, and a Commitment to Service

Friday, December 19

HAYS, Kan. — When you ask a group of teachers why they chose this as their profession, there tends to be one consistent response. Nearly all will say they felt a calling to serve and were drawn to teaching because they wanted to create... Read More.

Potato…Po-tah-to: Knowing the Variety Makes a Difference in How You Cook Versatile Vegetable

Friday, December 19

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says that even though two potato varieties may seem the same, there can be a big difference in how each makes it to the dinner table. She said starch and moisture content determine the best... Read More.

KBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Leavenworth

Thursday, December 18

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in Leavenworth, Kansas. On Dec. 18, at approximately 4:10 p.m., the Leavenworth Police Department requested KBI assistance. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded to investigate. At around... Read More.

Aerial Fire Attack Grounded Thursday, December 18

Thursday, December 18

The high winds are also hampering part of the wildfire response. The Kansas Forest Service said their firefighting aircraft are grounded today due to the high winds, which can make flying unsafe for pilots and reduce effectiveness of water drops. Because of this, firefighters... Read More.

Williams Joins Emergency Department Staff at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital

Thursday, December 18

LARNED, Kan. — Throughout his almost three-decades-long nursing career, Ron Williams has been drawn to emergency care for patients throughout Kansas and in other states. That attraction has now led him to the Emergency Department (ED) at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital (PVCH). “I have always worked... Read More.

Thousands Without Power Across Kansas, Multiple Reports of Wind Gusts Exceeding 60 MPH

Thursday, December 18

2:37 p.m. - Evergy is reporting just over 5,000 customers without power. About 60 customers are off in Reno County, mostly on the south side of Hutchinson, the city of South Hutchinson, and south of south Hutchinson. Midwest Energy is reporting 283 customers without... Read More.

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Gov. Kelly and Kansas City Chiefs Announce Agreement On Plans for State-of-the-Art Domed Stadium in Kansas

K-State Community Health Expert Highlights Extension’s Work to Reduce Chronic Illness in Kansas

Kansas Forest Service Official Urges Proper Extinguisher Use, Training

Four Killed in Separate Weekend Traffic Accidents Across Kansas, Including Two Pedestrians

President Trump Announces Disaster Aid for 16 Kansas Counties from July Storms

Chief Justice Marla Luckert to Step Back From Role

December 2025 Graduate and Future Teacher Haylee Hafenstein and the Power of Faith, Mentorship, and a Commitment to Service

Potato…Po-tah-to: Knowing the Variety Makes a Difference in How You Cook Versatile Vegetable

KBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Leavenworth

Aerial Fire Attack Grounded Thursday, December 18

Williams Joins Emergency Department Staff at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital

Thousands Without Power Across Kansas, Multiple Reports of Wind Gusts Exceeding 60 MPH

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