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One Dead in Shooting Near Larned

By Lucky Kidd PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — One man is dead and another in custody after an early Saturday evening shooting south of Larned.Pawnee County Attorney Douglas McNett said dispatch was notified of the shooting just after 5 PM at a property along K-19 South.... Read More.

Allen County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested on Child Sex Charges

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — A now former Allen County Sheriff's Deputy has been arrested on sex crime charges. Michael Tennyson, 24 of Iola was arrested Friday evening by Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents on a requested charge of aggravated indecent liberties with a... Read More.

Barton County Approves Solar Regulations

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Noting the decisiveness in the community and difficulty in coming to this point, Barton County Commissioners Friday adopted three resolutions that will as a group set out regulations for large scale non-commercial and commercial scale solar energy conversion... Read More.

Total Solar Eclipse to Cross North America on April 8

By Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Kansas Highway Patrol advise travelers to plan ahead as traffic is expected to increase.“Remember that the shoulders of... Read More.

Kansas House Passes AM Radio Support Resolution

By Lucky Kidd On a 109-14 vote the Kansas House of Representatives Wednesday passed and sent to the Senate a resolution supporting efforts to keep AM radios in vehicles, endorsing the Federal AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, proposed... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Kanopolis, Ellsworth County

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Kanopolis public water supply system located in Ellsworth County.Customers should observe the following precautions until... Read More.

KDOT Employees Celebrate Service Anniversaries in April

By the Kansas Department of Transportation The Kansas Department of Transportation expresses its appreciation for employees celebrating state service anniversaries in April. KDOT is proud to acknowledge them for the long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kansas. Those celebrating 35 years:Gordon... Read More.

Simple Shifts Can Help Positive Habits Stick, Says K-State Specialist

Jackson boosts webinars to be offered during 2024 Walk Kansas program At a glance: Sometimes, developing positive lifestyle habits takes just a little nudge. K-State family and consumer sciences specialist Sharolyn Jackson says good habits are thing we can weave into daily routines.More information: Sharolyn... Read More.