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Carnival Returns to Enhance the Wild West Festival Experience

Wednesday, May 28

HAYS, Kan. — The Wild West Festival committee announced today the return of a carnival to the annual festivities with Garry Moore Amusement Carnival, enhancing the event with family-friendly entertainment and activities. Scheduled to run alongside the festival concerts, the carnival will operate from July... Read More.

Information Sought on Shots Fired Early Sunday at Pawnee County Fairgrounds

Wednesday, May 28

LARNED, Kan. — The Pawnee County Sheriff's office is asking for the public's assistance involving a shooting incident early Sunday morning following the Crazy Horse 2.0 Concert at the Pawnee County Fairgrounds. At about 1:30 a.m., a dark colored pickup entered the rodeo grounds near... Read More.

Severe Winds and Rainstorms Hit Golden Belt Sunday Morning, Causing Damage and Bringing Much-Needed Rainfall

Sunday, May 25

Winds gusting to over 70 miles an hour blasted southern and western areas of the Golden Belt early Sunday morning, those areas seeing beneficial rainfall over the weekend. Hardest hit was Hodgeman County where three limbs and power poles were downed, with a couple of... Read More.

Six Fatalities from Crashes Reported Over Memorial Day Weekend

Sunday, May 25

As of mid-afternoon Sunday, at least six people have died in crashes on Kansas Highways. The Kansas Highway Patrol said four of the fatalities came from a Saturday afternoon crash on K-4 about four miles west of the K-15 junction south of Abilene where a... Read More.

Positive Case of Measles Confirmed in Pawnee County

Sunday, May 25

PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Pawnee County Health Department are reporting a positive case of measles in a Pawnee County resident. It is unknown if this case is associated with the ongoing outbreak of measles... Read More.

Accident Claims Life of Holyrood Man Crossing Highway Intersection Near Ellsworth

Friday, May 23

A Holyrood man was killed last night when he was struck by a vehicle near Ellsworth. The Kansas Highway Patrol said Timothy Lee Fosdick was crossing K-156 at the K-140 intersection on foot when he was hit by a vehicle driven by Jose Manuel Quintanilla... Read More.

Trump Issues Disaster Declaration for 28 Kansas Counties

Friday, May 23

President Trump has granted a disaster declaration for 28 Kansas counties for damages caused by winter storms, straight line winds, flooding and wildfires from June 14-19. The declaration sought by Governor Laura Kelly will make available assistance to local units of governments and certain private... Read More.

FUEL’s Annual Casino Night Returns: A High-Stakes Evening of Fun, Food, and Fundraising

Thursday, May 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — FUEL Barton County, along with the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, are thrilled to invite the community to an exciting night of entertainment and networking at the annual FUEL Casino Night, taking place on Friday, June 13, 2025, doors open... Read More.

Utility Work Beginning on Kiowa Road

Thursday, May 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend shared today that utility work is starting on Kiowa Road and is expected to take approximately two weeks with minimal impact expected on traffic. A short section of the northbound lane will be closed for... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff for Memorial Day

Thursday, May 22

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, on Thursday, directed flags throughout the State of Kansas to be flown at half-staff from sunup until noon on Monday, May 26, 2025, in recognition of Memorial Day. “Each Memorial Day, we come... Read More.

Rep. Mann, Colleagues Invest in Land Grant Universities and Agriculture Innovation

Thursday, May 22

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Kim Schrier (WA-08), alongside Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI), reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral AuGmenting Research and Educational Sites to Ensure Agriculture Remains Cutting-edge and Helpful (AG RESEARCH) Act. The Ag Research... Read More.

Rep. Mann Votes to Advance President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill

Thursday, May 22

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The bill fulfills priorities that Rep. Mann and President Trump campaigned on, including making the 2017 Trump tax cuts permanent, securing the nation’s borders, and reducing... Read More.

Carnival Returns to Enhance the Wild West Festival Experience

Information Sought on Shots Fired Early Sunday at Pawnee County Fairgrounds

Severe Winds and Rainstorms Hit Golden Belt Sunday Morning, Causing Damage and Bringing Much-Needed Rainfall

Six Fatalities from Crashes Reported Over Memorial Day Weekend

Positive Case of Measles Confirmed in Pawnee County

Accident Claims Life of Holyrood Man Crossing Highway Intersection Near Ellsworth

Trump Issues Disaster Declaration for 28 Kansas Counties

FUEL’s Annual Casino Night Returns: A High-Stakes Evening of Fun, Food, and Fundraising

Utility Work Beginning on Kiowa Road

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff for Memorial Day

Rep. Mann, Colleagues Invest in Land Grant Universities and Agriculture Innovation

Rep. Mann Votes to Advance President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill

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