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Moore Named New CEO of Ellinwood Hospital and Clinic

Thursday, January 22

ELLINWOOD, Kan. - After an extensive search, the Board of Trustees at Ellinwood Hospital and Clinic have named Troy Moore, DPT, as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). "We are excited to welcome Troy as our new CEO. He brings a proven track record of... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $2.6M for Airport Infrastructure

Wednesday, January 21

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced ten Kansas communities have secured over $2.5 million in federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program. “Investing in Kansas’ airport infrastructure is crucial to enhancing connectivity and supporting local economies across the state,” Governor Laura Kelly said. "I'm pleased that these projects are receiving vital infrastructure grants, which will not... Read More.

National Weather Service Expands Winter Storm Watch for the Weekend

Wednesday, January 21

The area of expected impactful snow has been expanded north for this weekend. The National Weather Service in Wichita has expanded the winter storm watch issued earlier this morning for southern parts of south central Kansas to include more of central Kansas, including Barton, Harvey,... Read More.

Arctic Air Coming for the Weekend, Snow Possible

Tuesday, January 20

Extreme cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills will likely impact Kansas this weekend. The National Weather Service says an arctic air mass is forecast to move into the area Thursday night, with this air to stick around into next week. Current forecasts indicate overnight lows... Read More.

Central Kansas Nonprofit Network Invites Area Nonprofits to Join Collaborative Quarterly Meeting

Monday, January 19

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Central Kansas Nonprofit Network (CKNN) invites nonprofit organizations from across the region to attend its upcoming quarterly meeting on Wednesday, January 21, at Barton Community College. The gathering is designed to foster collaboration, strengthen partnerships, and build shared solutions for... Read More.

City of Great Bend Upgrades Digital Presence with New .gov Domain for Website and Email Addresses

Friday, January 16

GREAT BEND, Kan. — As a part of ongoing efforts to modernize and enhance digital services, the City of Great Bend announced on Friday that it is transitioning its website and staff emails to a .gov domain. The new address, www.greatbendks.gov, will... Read More.

From the High Plains to the High Seas: FHSU Students Embrace Global Citizenship

Friday, January 16

HAYS, Kan. — For most college students, the start of a new semester means finding the right buildings on campus, scouting out the best parking spots, and settling into a familiar routine of library sessions and coffee runs. But for two Fort Hays State... Read More.

Golden Waves Grain Announces Strategic Investment from the Foote Family to Advance $200 Million Goodland Milling & Bakery Project

Thursday, January 15

GOODLAND, Kan. (January 8, 2026) — Golden Waves Grain, LLC (“GWG”) today announced that the Foote Family has made a significant strategic investment in the company, marking a major milestone in the development of GWG’s planned grain mill and commercial bakery campus in Goodland,... Read More.

Evergy Receives HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor

Thursday, January 15

Veterans comprise 11% of Evergy’s workforce compared to national average of 5% KANSAS CITY, Mo. (January 15, 2026) — Evergy’s strong record for hiring and retaining military veterans earned the company the 2025 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award. The U.S. Department of Labor recognizes employers... Read More.

Governor Kelly Unveils Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Wednesday, January 14

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Wednesday her annual budget, which provides a path back to structural balance and continues to fully fund Kansas public schools. The budget also includes investments in Kansas’ water needs, early childhood, health care, public safety, and more.... Read More.

Kansas Fish Consumption Advisories for 2026

Tuesday, January 13

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) (collectively, “Kansas”) is issuing fish consumption advisories for 2026. The following advisories identify types of fish, or other aquatic species, that should be eaten in limited quantities... Read More.

Studies Indicate Raccoons are Becoming More Domesticated, But Don’t Treat Them as Pets

Tuesday, January 13

K-State wildlife expert cautions against feeding, petting wild animals MANHATTAN, Kan. — Raccoons living in America’s cities may be showing subtle physical changes that suggest the earliest stages of what scientists call “domestication syndrome,” but a Kansas State University wildlife expert cautions that the masked... Read More.

Moore Named New CEO of Ellinwood Hospital and Clinic

Governor Kelly Announces Over $2.6M for Airport Infrastructure

National Weather Service Expands Winter Storm Watch for the Weekend

Arctic Air Coming for the Weekend, Snow Possible

Central Kansas Nonprofit Network Invites Area Nonprofits to Join Collaborative Quarterly Meeting

City of Great Bend Upgrades Digital Presence with New .gov Domain for Website and Email Addresses

From the High Plains to the High Seas: FHSU Students Embrace Global Citizenship

Golden Waves Grain Announces Strategic Investment from the Foote Family to Advance $200 Million Goodland Milling & Bakery Project

Evergy Receives HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor

Governor Kelly Unveils Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Kansas Fish Consumption Advisories for 2026

Studies Indicate Raccoons are Becoming More Domesticated, But Don’t Treat Them as Pets

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