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Kansas Lawmakers Weigh Where Authority Lies in 11-Year Water Dispute

Wednesday, February 4

TOPEKA — Lawmakers are attempting to resolve a water dispute between two Kansas cities and a neighboring county that has spawned three lawsuits, one administrative case and, most recently, a piece of proposed legislation that could modify county authority. The outcomes could determine what... Read More.

Kansas Small Business Development Center Delivers Strong Economic Impact Across Kansas in 2025

Wednesday, February 4

HAYS, Kan. — The Kansas Small Business Development Center (Kansas SBDC) network demonstrated strong statewide impact in 2025, helping Kansas entrepreneurs start businesses, create and retain jobs, and strengthen local economies through hands-on advising, training, and access to capital. Between October 1, 2024, and September... Read More.

Apply Today: Evergy to Award Hometown Grants for Community Impact Projects

Monday, February 2

Three winners to receive grants up to $10,000 for organizations that address basic needs KANSAS CITY, Mo. (February 2, 2026) — Non-profit agencies have a shot at receiving up to $10,000 through Evergy’s Connecting for Good Hometown Grants Program. This year’s Connecting for Good Hometown Grants... Read More.

January Total Tax Collections at $988.2 Million; 1.2% Above Estimate

Monday, February 2

TOPEKA, Kan. – The State of Kansas ends January 2026 with total tax collections at $988.2 million. That is $12.2 million, or 1.2%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 4.8% from January 2025. “Over the past few years, the Legislature has spent more than Kansas has been taking in, creating a structural imbalance of hundreds of... Read More.

Stafford County Economic Development to Host Grant Writing Class

Monday, February 2

ST. JOHN, Kan. — Stafford County Economic Development will host a Grant Writing Class on Friday, February 13 from 9 am – 3 pm at the Stafford County Annex. This class is aimed at helping nonprofits and community organizations strengthen their fundraising strategies and... Read More.

Heart of a Tiger – From Crisis to Courtroom: The Unstoppable Journey of Jarrett Brown

Friday, January 30

HAYS, Kan. — For most college students, the primary stressors of academic life are looming deadlines, final exams, and the daunting question of what awaits after graduation. For Jarrett Brown, a 2022 graduate with a Bachelor of General Studies, those typical anxieties were eclipsed... Read More.

Kansas Healthy Food Initiative Launches 2026 Grant Program

Thursday, January 29

Now in its’ second year, program awarded $262K in 2025 MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Healthy Food Initiative has opened applications for a grant program that awarded more than one quarter of a million dollars last year to support local and regional food systems throughout... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber of Commerce and Move Your Mountain Coaching Host “The Leader’s Lunchroom”

Tuesday, January 27

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Move Your Mountain Coaching and Consultation, is proud to announce the February session of The Leader’s Lunchroom, a monthly leadership gathering designed to inspire connection, clarity, and growth for leaders across the community. Held on... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Announces 104th Annual Awards Ceremony

Monday, January 26

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce will host its 104th Annual Awards Ceremony presented by Spectrum Partners LLC and The University of Kansas Health System on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Great Bend Events Center. This signature event brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs,... Read More.

FHSU’s Next Science Café Set for Feb. 2

Monday, January 26

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University’s upcoming Science Café is set for Monday, Feb. 2. This month’s presentation, “Fossils, Museums, and 66 Million Years,” is sponsored by FHSU’s Science and Mathematics Education Institute (SMEI) and will begin at 7 p.m. at The Venue in... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Plains, Meade County for KDHE, KS

Friday, January 23

MEADE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Plains public water supply system located in Meade County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Office of Early Childhood Inaugural Annual Report Submitted to the Kansas Legislature

Friday, January 23

TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Office of Early Childhood (KOEC) today announced that the KOEC’s inaugural Annual Report has been submitted to the Kansas Legislature. “We are making Kansas the premier state to raise a family by building a comprehensive early childhood system... Read More.