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UPDATE: Investigation Reveals Premeditated Plan in Winfield Homicides

Friday, August 14

COWLEY COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Winfield Police Department are providing an update regarding the Aug. 11 shootings in the 400 block of West 9th Ave., in Winfield, that left six family members deceased. As the investigation progresses, KBI agents do... Read More.

KBI Investigating Six Dead in Suspected Murder Suicide in Winfield

Tuesday, August 11

COWLEY COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Winfield Police Department are investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of five victims and one male suspect in Winfield, Kansas. At approximately 8:50 a.m., Aug. 11, officers with the Winfield Police Department were... Read More.

Southern Rust Detected in Kansas Corn as Experts Urge Growers to Monitor Spread

Monday, August 10

Southern rust has been detected in Kansas corn for the first time this year, including trace levels in Stafford, Bourbon and Crawford counties. The disease spreads north on wind currents and thrives in warm, humid weather. K-State specialists say later-planted corn in central and western... Read More.

Previously Announced Concert Rebrands as CHANNEL 2K: LIVE! at the 2026 Kansas State Fair

Friday, August 7

Six-vocalist concert brings the biggest 2000s teen-TV and movie soundtrack hits to the Grandstand Sept. 20 HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair announced today that the previously announced concert scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 20, has rebranded as CHANNEL 2K: LIVE! The performance remains scheduled for... Read More.

Branson Named Kansas’s Favorite Staycation Destination

Thursday, August 6

New research has revealed Kansas's favorite staycation destinations. The study by luxury travel advisors The Resorts Collection analyzed Google search volumes over the past 12 months for a list of 100 popular US domestic vacation destinations to find the spots that Kansas searches for most. Branson comes... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Reminds Guests: Only Service Animals Permitted During Annual Fair

Wednesday, August 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair has recently adopted updated animal control requirements clarifying that only service animals are permitted on the Kansas State Fairgrounds during the annual Kansas State Fair. The policy is designed to enhance the safety and well-being of Fair... Read More.

Kansas Voters Reject Constitutional Amendment, Set the Ballot for November

Wednesday, August 5

KANSAS — The 2026 Primary Election took place on Tuesday, asking Kansas voters who they would like to be on the ballot for November’s General Election. In the Federal races, Roger Marshall was the clear leader for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate with... Read More.

Rice County Unofficial Election Results

Tuesday, August 4

RICE COUNTY, Kan. - The Unofficial Results for the 2026 Primary Election in Rice County have come in. Below are some of the key results of these primary races. United States Senator (DEM): Noah Taylor – 66 United States Senator (REP): Roger Marshall – 852 United States... Read More.

Wildfire Smoke Brings Moderate Air Quality to the Region

Monday, August 3

Wildfire smoke from the Pacific Northwest will continue to fill the skies over the next few days. This will continue to bring colorful sunrises and sunsets across the region, but it could also lower air quality. Our air quality has dropped to a moderate... Read More.

Mill and Overlay to Begin on U.S. 56 in Rice & Barton Counties

Monday, August 3

The Kansas Department of Transportation is set to begin a mill and overlay project on U.S. 56 in Barton and Rice counties on or around Aug. 6. The project is from the east city limits of Ellinwood to the west city limits of Lyons, a... Read More.

Kansas State Warns of Fall Armyworm Moths Threatening Lawns Across Kansas

Sunday, August 2

Kansas State University is warning people about fall armyworm moths that are already showing up across the state, especially in south central Kansas. Dry patches of grass can be a potential sign that armyworms are coming for your lawn. While the extreme heat could... Read More.

Over 460 Confirmed Cases of Cyclospora

Thursday, July 30

Cases of the intestinal disease Cyclospora is trending up across the Sunflower State The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced this week that the number of confirmed cases has risen to 461. Symptoms of the virus include diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue. KDHE says the number... Read More.