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Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Announces 104th Annual Awards Ceremony

Monday, January 26

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce will host its 104th Annual Awards Ceremony presented by Spectrum Partners LLC and The University of Kansas Health System on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Great Bend Events Center. This signature event brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs,... Read More.

FHSU’s Next Science Café Set for Feb. 2

Monday, January 26

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University’s upcoming Science Café is set for Monday, Feb. 2. This month’s presentation, “Fossils, Museums, and 66 Million Years,” is sponsored by FHSU’s Science and Mathematics Education Institute (SMEI) and will begin at 7 p.m. at The Venue in... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Plains, Meade County for KDHE, KS

Friday, January 23

MEADE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Plains public water supply system located in Meade County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Office of Early Childhood Inaugural Annual Report Submitted to the Kansas Legislature

Friday, January 23

TOPEKA — Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Office of Early Childhood (KOEC) today announced that the KOEC’s inaugural Annual Report has been submitted to the Kansas Legislature. “We are making Kansas the premier state to raise a family by building a comprehensive early childhood system... Read More.

Kansas Cattle Producers Urged to Prepare for Cold Stress Ahead of Winter Storm

Friday, January 23

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Cattle producers in Kansas and the Midwest are urged to be prepared and use common sense as a major winter storm is expected to bring subzero temperatures, strong winds and up to a foot of snow across parts of the... Read More.

KHP 2026-03 Cadet Law Gives High School Students Experience in Law Enforcement World

Thursday, January 22

Students will spend one week at KHP Training Academy High school students interested in law enforcement will have the opportunity this summer to see what law enforcement training and careers are like through the Cadet Law Enforcement Academy program. The Cadet Law program is hosted... Read More.

Moore Named New CEO of Ellinwood Hospital and Clinic

Thursday, January 22

ELLINWOOD, Kan. - After an extensive search, the Board of Trustees at Ellinwood Hospital and Clinic have named Troy Moore, DPT, as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). "We are excited to welcome Troy as our new CEO. He brings a proven track record of... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $2.6M for Airport Infrastructure

Wednesday, January 21

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly today announced ten Kansas communities have secured over $2.5 million in federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding from the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program. “Investing in Kansas’ airport infrastructure is crucial to enhancing connectivity and supporting local economies across the state,” Governor Laura Kelly said. "I'm pleased that these projects are receiving vital infrastructure grants, which will not... Read More.

National Weather Service Expands Winter Storm Watch for the Weekend

Wednesday, January 21

The area of expected impactful snow has been expanded north for this weekend. The National Weather Service in Wichita has expanded the winter storm watch issued earlier this morning for southern parts of south central Kansas to include more of central Kansas, including Barton, Harvey,... Read More.

Arctic Air Coming for the Weekend, Snow Possible

Tuesday, January 20

Extreme cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills will likely impact Kansas this weekend. The National Weather Service says an arctic air mass is forecast to move into the area Thursday night, with this air to stick around into next week. Current forecasts indicate overnight lows... Read More.

Central Kansas Nonprofit Network Invites Area Nonprofits to Join Collaborative Quarterly Meeting

Monday, January 19

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Central Kansas Nonprofit Network (CKNN) invites nonprofit organizations from across the region to attend its upcoming quarterly meeting on Wednesday, January 21, at Barton Community College. The gathering is designed to foster collaboration, strengthen partnerships, and build shared solutions for... Read More.

City of Great Bend Upgrades Digital Presence with New .gov Domain for Website and Email Addresses

Friday, January 16

GREAT BEND, Kan. — As a part of ongoing efforts to modernize and enhance digital services, the City of Great Bend announced on Friday that it is transitioning its website and staff emails to a .gov domain. The new address, www.greatbendks.gov, will... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Announces 104th Annual Awards Ceremony

FHSU’s Next Science Café Set for Feb. 2

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Plains, Meade County for KDHE, KS

Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Office of Early Childhood Inaugural Annual Report Submitted to the Kansas Legislature

Kansas Cattle Producers Urged to Prepare for Cold Stress Ahead of Winter Storm

KHP 2026-03 Cadet Law Gives High School Students Experience in Law Enforcement World

Moore Named New CEO of Ellinwood Hospital and Clinic

Governor Kelly Announces Over $2.6M for Airport Infrastructure

National Weather Service Expands Winter Storm Watch for the Weekend

Arctic Air Coming for the Weekend, Snow Possible

Central Kansas Nonprofit Network Invites Area Nonprofits to Join Collaborative Quarterly Meeting

City of Great Bend Upgrades Digital Presence with New .gov Domain for Website and Email Addresses

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