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Kansas Cold Weather Rule Takes Effect November 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, will begin on Saturday, November 1 and remain in effect through March 31.While the Cold Weather Rule is in effect,... Read More.

K-State Ag Profitability Conferences Aim to Help Farmers Navigate Tough Economy

University plans nine events beginning in early DecemberMANHATTAN, Kan. — With Kansas farmers facing rising financial pressures, Kansas State University is hosting a series of Agricultural Profitability Conferences across the state, beginning in December and continuing through early February.The conferences, Making ‘Cents’ of a... Read More.

Great Bend Holiday Open Houses Set for Nov. 8

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend, Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau, Great Bend Chamber of Commerce and Great Bend Alive invite local retailers and community members to participate in the 2025 “Holiday Open Houses” on Saturday, Nov. 8, to kick... Read More.

Diversicare Healthcare Services Celebrates Midwest CNA of the Year

Brentwood, TN (Oct. 21, 2025) — Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC, proudly hosted its Midwest CNA Banquet on September 25, 2025, at Terradyne Country Club in Andover, KS. This special event recognized Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) from across Diversicare’s Kansas centers for their unwavering commitment... Read More.

Asian Longhorned Tick Confirmed in Kansas for the First Time

K-State veterinarian urges awareness for state’s cattle producersMANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas animal health officials have confirmed the state’s first case of the invasive Asian longhorned tick, found in early October on a dog in Franklin County.The discovery was made through a passive surveillance program... Read More.

Area Home Sales Down in September

Home sales in the area served by Prairie Land Realtor's Mid-Kansas Multiple listing service in September were down 14.5 percent from the same month a year ago. 112 homes sold region-wide last month, compared to 131 in September 2024.The median sales price region-wide at... Read More.