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From the High Plains to the High Seas: FHSU Students Embrace Global Citizenship

Friday, January 16

HAYS, Kan. — For most college students, the start of a new semester means finding the right buildings on campus, scouting out the best parking spots, and settling into a familiar routine of library sessions and coffee runs. But for two Fort Hays State... Read More.

Golden Waves Grain Announces Strategic Investment from the Foote Family to Advance $200 Million Goodland Milling & Bakery Project

Thursday, January 15

GOODLAND, Kan. (January 8, 2026) — Golden Waves Grain, LLC (“GWG”) today announced that the Foote Family has made a significant strategic investment in the company, marking a major milestone in the development of GWG’s planned grain mill and commercial bakery campus in Goodland,... Read More.

Evergy Receives HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor

Thursday, January 15

Veterans comprise 11% of Evergy’s workforce compared to national average of 5% KANSAS CITY, Mo. (January 15, 2026) — Evergy’s strong record for hiring and retaining military veterans earned the company the 2025 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award. The U.S. Department of Labor recognizes employers... Read More.

Governor Kelly Unveils Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Wednesday, January 14

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Wednesday her annual budget, which provides a path back to structural balance and continues to fully fund Kansas public schools. The budget also includes investments in Kansas’ water needs, early childhood, health care, public safety, and more.... Read More.

Kansas Fish Consumption Advisories for 2026

Tuesday, January 13

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) (collectively, “Kansas”) is issuing fish consumption advisories for 2026. The following advisories identify types of fish, or other aquatic species, that should be eaten in limited quantities... Read More.

Studies Indicate Raccoons are Becoming More Domesticated, But Don’t Treat Them as Pets

Tuesday, January 13

K-State wildlife expert cautions against feeding, petting wild animals MANHATTAN, Kan. — Raccoons living in America’s cities may be showing subtle physical changes that suggest the earliest stages of what scientists call “domestication syndrome,” but a Kansas State University wildlife expert cautions that the masked... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Liebenthal, Rush County

Monday, January 12

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Liebenthal public water supply system located in Rush County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Catholic Charities Golden Harvest Thrift Store

Saturday, January 10

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, January 8th to welcome the Catholic Charities Golden Harvest Thrift Store at their 2410 Main Street location in Great Bend. The event brought community members... Read More.

Larned Couple Faces Felony Charges for Alleged Elder Financial and Physical Mistreatment

Thursday, January 8

LARNED, Kan. – Jeffrey S. Bates, 64 of Larned, and Sandi K. Bates, 62 of Larned, appeared on bond Thursday morning before Pawnee Magistrate Judge Julie Cowell for Felony First Appearances/Bond Appearances. The Bates are charged each with one Count of Conspiracy to Commit Financial... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Reports New Year’s Holiday Activity

Wednesday, January 7

KANSAS - The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its New Year’s Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 4, 2026. The Kansas Highway Patrol worked two non-DUI related fatal... Read More.

KDHE Schedules Public Hearing for Ward Feed Yard South Permit Reissuance

Tuesday, January 6

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has prepared a proposed Kansas Water Pollution Control Permit, A-UAPN-C001 for Ward Feed Yard South located in Larned, Kansas. This is a proposed reissuance of a Kansas Water Pollution Control Permit for the operation... Read More.

Kansas Congressional Delegation Deplores Seized Venezuelan President, Eager for Military Briefings

Sunday, January 4

TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 3, 2026) — Members of the Kansas congressional delegation denounced Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as a dictator and urged President Donald Trump to explain to Congress use of U.S. airstrikes and deployment of troops to seize Maduro for prosecution in... Read More.

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From the High Plains to the High Seas: FHSU Students Embrace Global Citizenship

Golden Waves Grain Announces Strategic Investment from the Foote Family to Advance $200 Million Goodland Milling & Bakery Project

Evergy Receives HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor

Governor Kelly Unveils Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

Kansas Fish Consumption Advisories for 2026

Studies Indicate Raccoons are Becoming More Domesticated, But Don’t Treat Them as Pets

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Liebenthal, Rush County

Great Bend Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Catholic Charities Golden Harvest Thrift Store

Larned Couple Faces Felony Charges for Alleged Elder Financial and Physical Mistreatment

Kansas Highway Patrol Reports New Year’s Holiday Activity

KDHE Schedules Public Hearing for Ward Feed Yard South Permit Reissuance

Kansas Congressional Delegation Deplores Seized Venezuelan President, Eager for Military Briefings

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