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Larned Man Makes First Court Appearance Following Firearm Related Incident

Friday, May 15

LARNED, Kan. – Jeffrey Dorian, 59 of Larned, Kansas, made his formal First Appearance Friday morning in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff before Magistrate Judge Dale Snyder on a six (6) count Criminal Complaint. The defendant is charged with (1) Aggravated Assault with... Read More.

218 Million Bushel Kansas Wheat Crop Projected

Friday, May 15

The 2026 Wheat Quality Council’s Hard Winter Wheat Tour across Kansas wrapped up on May 14th. During the three days of wheat scouting, tour participants traveled six routes from Manhattan to Colby to Wichita and back to Manhattan. The three-day average yield for the... Read More.

Golden Belt Organizations Recognized as Child Care Community Champion

Thursday, May 14

Child Care Aware of Kansas is proud to recognize 66 Kansas communities as Child Care Community Champions, honoring their dedication to strengthening local child care systems. This recognition is part of the Child Care Friendly Communities initiative—a statewide program that uplifts community-led efforts to... Read More.

Central Kansas Communities Awarded HEAL Funding

Thursday, May 14

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced the Kansas Department of Commerce awarded over $1.3 million in Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (HEAL) grant funding to support 15 building renovation projects across the state. When matched with nearly $3.9 million in local... Read More.

Industry Leader Says SEKMHC Expansion Saga a Warning to Other Mental Health Providers

Wednesday, May 13

Kessler’s comments provide one of the clearest public acknowledgements yet from the state CMHC association that SEK pursued a path significantly different from other Kansas behavioral-health providers during its rapid expansion into primary care and dental services. The federal CCBHC system was created to expand... Read More.

Lt. Governor/Commerce Secretary David Toland Sees Positive Signs in Kansas Economy

Monday, May 11

Kansas Lt. Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland says while there is some uncertainty about the economy on a national level, there are positive signs in the Kansas economy. A significant development impacting economic development came last week when Moody's upgraded the State's... Read More.

AG Kobach Says Swatting Calls Coming From Single Foreign Source

Monday, May 11

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says the recent round of “swatting” incidents has foreign roots. Five such incidents, where fake calls are made claiming a threat with the hope of prompting intensive law enforcement action, were reported last week in southeast Kansas. Attorney... Read More.

Jo Dee Messina Brings Bridges Tour to the Kansas State Fair

Monday, May 11

Country Stars Take The Kansas Star Casino Grandstand Stage Sunday, September 13 at 7:30 PM HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Country music icon Jo Dee Messina will bring her signature powerhouse vocals and chart-topping hits to the 2026 Kansas State Fair. Messina will take the stage at... Read More.

Former Microsoft Executive and Kansas Native to Speak During KARL Event

Friday, May 8

Agricultural leadership program graduates one class, set to announce the next MANHATTAN, Kan. (May 8, 2026) — Tickets are now available for the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership Program’s Big Event on June 6, featuring the most recent graduating class and a keynote address... Read More.

Kansas Native Convicted in $150 Million Fraud Scheme

Friday, May 8

TOPEKA — The former top executive of a company granted a banking charter by the Kansas Legislature was found guilty Thursday by a federal jury of orchestrating a scheme to funnel more than $150 million to himself through securities fraud, false claims and fabricated... Read More.

Sunflower Summer Program Returns for 2026

Wednesday, May 6

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the return of the popular Sunflower Summer program for the 2026 season, and invited Kansas families to explore the state’s wide variety of attractions. Kansas residents with school-aged children from pre-K through 12th grade... Read More.

The Center Announces Community Art Gallery for HopeFest 2026

Tuesday, May 5

“Because Every Story Deserves to Be Seen”invites artists of all ages to share stories of mental health through creative expression GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Center for Counseling & Consultation is inviting local artists, community members, and classrooms to participate in a powerful new addition... Read More.