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Great Bend to Have Primary Election Tuesday, Aug. 5

There's only one race in the Golden Belt area in Tuesday's primary election. That is in Great Bend's Ward 2, generally the northwest part of the city where four candidates are running for the one position up this year, which is an open seat as... Read More.

KDHE Issues Air Quality Health Advisory Due to Smoke

(Aug. 1, 2025) — Light northeast to east winds is bringing Canadian wildfire smoke into the state, particularly central and eastern Kansas. These conditions are likely to persist today and tomorrow. The Air Quality Index (AQI) will likely range from Moderate to Unhealthy at... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Stafford

STAFFORD, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Stafford public water supply system located in Stafford County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure due to a technical... Read More.

Update on 2025 Asphalt Resurfacing Project

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Venture Corporation is amid working on the 2025 Asphalt Resurfacing Street Project. The streets to be worked on include 19th Street from Washington to Morton, Morton from 19th to 21st Street, 24th Street from Harrison to Washington, Broadway from Patton... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Stafford

STAFFORD, Kan. (July 30, 2025) — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Stafford public water supply system located in Stafford County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $25M for Road Improvement Projects Across Kansas

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday $25 million for 30 projects to improve intersections and roads across the state. The projects were selected for funding through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP).  “Enhancing the safety and accessibility... Read More.

Nominations Open for Coolest Thing Made in Kansas

Nominations are open for the Coolest Thing Made in Kansas Competition. Show off the innovation, craftsmanship, and talent behind your Kansas-made product. Nominations will close Friday, August 8 at 12 p.m. People's Choice Voting will run from Monday, Sept. 15 through Oct. 3 at... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Sunset Valley MHP Hays KS, LLC

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Sunset Valley MHP Hays KS, LLC public water supply system located in Ellis County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute prior... Read More.