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KCC Orders AT&T to Pay $60K in Penalties for Failing to Provide Locates

Thursday, May 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has assessed $60,000 in fines to AT&T for failure to provide timely locate marks of its underground facilities as required by the Kansas Underground Prevention Act (KUUDPA). Kansas law requires excavators to provide at least two days... Read More.

Kansas Announces April Total Tax Collections at $1.33B; 1.3% Above Estimate

Thursday, May 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — In April 2025, the State of Kansas reported total tax collections of $1.33 billion, exceeding estimates by $17.6 million or 1.3%. Compared to April 2024, total tax collections were down 5.9%.Governor Laura Kelly emphasized the importance of maintaining fiscally responsible budgeting... Read More.

Governor Kelly Issues State of Disaster Emergency Proclamation to Allow for Motor Carrier Waiver

Thursday, May 1

Governor Laura Kelly issued a state of disaster emergency proclamation Wednesday, April 30, to allow a waiver for hours of service for motor carriers in Kansas. Areas within Kansas and surrounding states are experiencing a fuel shortage causing long lines at fuel terminals thereby... Read More.

‘It takes a village’: K-State Helps Rural Kansas Community Meet All Generations’ Needs

Thursday, May 1

MANHATTAN, Kan. (April 30, 2025) — How can small towns meet the educational, recreational and wellness needs of all their residents, young and old? Can one facility for 3-year-olds and 83-year-olds alike do the trick?Kansas State University researchers are helping a rural Kansas town... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Celebrating Small Business Week May 4-10, 2025

Wednesday, April 30

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Join the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the power of small businesses and the entrepreneurs who make our community thrive! For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW), which... Read More.

Sen. Marshall Answers Comments During Tuesday Media Conference

Tuesday, April 29

As President Donald completed the first 100 days of his second term Tuesday, US Senator Roger Marshall said we are witnessing a rebirth of American greatness. In a media conference with Kansas reporters, the senator said, “If there's one theme I've heard over and... Read More.

Darren Doonan with Great Bend Receives Kansas Municipal Utilities’ Water Operator Award of Excellence

Monday, April 28

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Darren Doonan, Utilities Supervisor for Great Bend, Kansas, was presented with the 2025 Water Operator Award of Excellence by Kansas Municipal Utilities (KMU). KMU is the statewide association of community-owned and operated electric, gas, water, and wastewater utilities in Kansas.... Read More.

2025 Kansas Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners Announced

Friday, April 25

As today is Kansas Arbor Day, the Kansas Forest Service announced the 2025 Kansas Arbor Day Poster Contest winners.The Kansas Forest Service thanked all who participated in the contest this year. The theme was, “Kansas Trees are Terrific in Cities, Towns and Communities,” which... Read More.

K-State Partners with Kansas Water Leaders to Host Regional Water Summit in Hays

Friday, April 25

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University is partnering with state and local water leaders to host a water summit in May focusing on water resource issues impacting local communities.The Know Your Water Summit will take place from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, May 2,... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Child Care Services and Consolidate Existing Early Childhood Programs

Thursday, April 24

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday signed House Bill 2045, a bipartisan compromise to expand access to child care services and consolidate existing early childhood programs into the Office of Early Childhood. The bill was crafted through negotiations with a bipartisan... Read More.

Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP) to Provide Funding for 47 Aviation Projects Across Kansas

Thursday, April 24

Governor Laura Kelly announced the allocation of $14.5 million for 47 aviation projects throughout Kansas as part of the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP). This program funds the planning, construction, and rehabilitation of public-use general aviation airports.Governor Kelly shared that the Kansas aerospace... Read More.

Rooted in Communities: Kansas Forest Service Cultivates a Precious Kansas Resource

Thursday, April 24

The independent agency, housed at K-State, promotes tree conservation, management and planning around the state. MANHATTAN, Kan. — You may not think about it often, but you have a favorite tree, Matthew Norville bets.Maybe it's a droopy weeping willow that you wove through as a... Read More.