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Boil Water Advisories Rescinded for Kingman and Pratt Counties

Monday, August 24

KANSAS - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has officially rescinded boil water advisories for two public water supply systems following successful water quality testing. Kingman County The advisory for a portion of the Kingman Co RWD 1 system has been lifted. The original... Read More.

Western Plains Superintendent Arrested Amid Ongoing Investigation

Monday, August 24

RANSOM, Kan. — A western Kansas school superintendent was arrested last Friday on 10 counts following an investigation at Western Plains High School. Local authorities confirmed Monday that Jeff Jones was booked by the Ness County Sheriff's Office in connection with the case. According to... Read More.

Larned Man Arrested for Child Sex Crimes

Sunday, August 23

PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Larned man on charges related to the sexual abuse of a minor. On Friday, Aug. 21, at approximately 5:50 p.m., KBI agents executed an arrest warrant for Alexander... Read More.

Cox Communications Becomes Part of the Spectrum Brand

Friday, August 21

TOPEKA — Charter Communications finalized its $34.5 billion deal to acquire Cox Communications on Thursday, and Kansans will soon see their Cox products marketed under Charter’s Spectrum brand. Along with its Cox transaction, Charter announced completion of its purchase of Liberty Broadband Corp. Now the largest... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, August 21

KANSAS - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae. The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to Oct. 31, as do... Read More.

FHSU Announcing Two Major Gifts to Stroup Hall

Friday, August 21

HAYS, Kan. – Join Fort Hays State University for a major gift announcement impacting the sizeable Stroup Hall expansion project taking place on campus. The announcement is scheduled for Thursday, August 27, at 3:30 p.m. in the Vicki M. Reed Tiger Welcome Room of... Read More.

Catalyst Therapy & Sports Rehab Celebrates Five Years of Helping Great Bend Move Forward

Friday, August 21

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Five years after opening its doors, Catalyst Therapy & Sports Rehab is celebrating a milestone built around a simple goal: helping people in Great Bend and the surrounding area get back to doing the things they love. Located inside The Fieldhouse at... Read More.

From One Jeep and a Lot of Hope, GB Auto Celebrates Three Years of Growth

Friday, August 21

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Three years ago, Javier Alvarez started GB Auto LLC with a 2008 Jeep Patriot, a desire to help people, and, as he puts it, “a lot of hope.” Today, the Great Bend used-car dealership has grown into a business selling more than... Read More.

Cases of Cyclosporiasis Top 800 in Kansas

Thursday, August 20

The number of cases of cyclosporiasis in Kansas is rising again - with 807 documented cases. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment show that 59 new cases were reported since last Wednesday. Health officials expect the case count to keep rising because it can... Read More.

Pawnee Heights Student Passes Away During Football Practice Tuesday

Wednesday, August 19

ROZEL, Kan. - A Kansas high school football athlete has passed away following a medical emergency during a team practice on Tuesday in Rozel. Emergency personnel were dispatched to Pawnee Heights High School at 8:30 PM Tuesday evening. According to dispatch reports from Pawnee County,... Read More.

Boys State of Kansas Announces Awards, Highlights From 2026 Session

Wednesday, August 19

August 19, 2026 — High school students from across the State of Kansas participated in the 2026 session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas, held May 31 through June 6 at Kansas State University in Manhattan. This was the program’s 34th consecutive... Read More.

Governor Kelly and KDOT Announce Over $24M for 32 Road Improvement Projects Across Kansas

Tuesday, August 18

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) announced today that $24.1 million will be awarded to 32 projects to improve intersections and roads across the state through KDOT’s City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP). “Improving regional connectivity is a vital step in expanding accessibility across the state,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “Thanks... Read More.