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KDOT Awards Safe Routes to School Planning Grants to Six Communities

According to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program has awarded 2025-2026 Planning and Programming (P&P) grants to six Kansas communities: Alta Vista, Douglass, Fort Scott, Grainfield, La Crosse and Leavenworth. These grants will fund SRTS plans with work... Read More.

Tribute to Founder of Larned Radio Stations Donald “Hoagie” Hoagland

Obituary information provided by Hutchens-Stygar Funeral and Cremation Center in St,. Charles, Missouri, with additional information from the Ad Astra Radio files The founder of Larned's radio stations has passed away. Donald “Hoagie” Hoagland, 86, passed away Wednesday at his home in O'Fallon, Missouri. Hoagland grew... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved June Bids

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place June 18, 2025, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work. District Five... Read More.

Commerce Awards $4.1 Million in Tax Credits to Spur Revitalization Efforts

TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Department of Commerce has awarded $4.1 million through the Community Service Tax Credit Program (CSP) to support significant fundraising efforts for 30 non-profit organizations across the state. “Strong, vibrant communities are... Read More.

FHSU Reveals 2025 Slate of Alumni Award Recipients

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University will honor six outstanding alumni during Homecoming weekend, which is scheduled for September 25-27. “This year, we're recognizing an incredible group of Fort Hays State alumni,” said FHSU President Dr. Tisa Mason, “Each award recipient embodies the definition... Read More.

Vehicle Escort for Deputy Brandon Gaede

On behalf of the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) announces the fallen officer escort of Deputy Brandon Gaede from Wichita, Kansas, to Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel in Phillipsburg, Kansas, on July 1. Deputy Gaede died in the line of duty on... Read More.