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In Kansas City, Secretary Rollins Speaks on State of Farm Economy, Announces Suite of Actions to Support American Farmers

Friday, September 26

Kansas City, MO (September 25, 2025) — Today, in Kansas City at the Agriculture Outlook Forum, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins spoke on the current state of the farm economy in the United States and addressed the ways President Trump is... Read More.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV) New Hays Office

Monday, September 15

HAYS, Kan. — "The DAV Department of Kansas is now offering services in Western Kansas and surrounding areas through their new office at 302 W. 8th St., Room 205, in Hays (First United Methodist Church) and is now seeing clients. Chris Deitering, Department Service... Read More.

Secretary Rollins Announces Reinvigorated Farm to School Grants Supporting American Farmers and Children

Wednesday, September 10

WASHINGTON, D.C., (September 10, 2025) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is delivering on its commitment to support child health and American agriculture by opening applications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants. Through this grant opportunity,... Read More.

Area Students Receive American FFA Degrees

Tuesday, August 19

Several area FFA members are among 75 from Kansas who will be presented the American FFA Degree at the 98th annual National FFA Convention and Expo later this year.The American FFA Degree, the organization's highest honor, recognizes the effort members apply towards their... Read More.

Area Students Receive American FFA Degrees

Tuesday, August 19

Area Students Receive American FFA Degrees

Tuesday, August 19

Five area FFA members are among 75 from Kansas who will be presented the American FFA Degree at the 98th annual National FFA Convention and Expo later this year.The American FFA Degree, the organization's highest honor, recognizes the effort members apply towards their... Read More.

Main Street American and American Express Announce $10K Backing Small Business Grant

Friday, July 11

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Main Street America and American Express have announced a new round of Backing Small Business Grants, which aims to help small businesses recover from hardship, grow, and positively impact their communities.Nationally, 400 grants of $10,000 each are being awarded for... Read More.

South American Millers Forge Deeper Connections with Kansas Wheat Producers During USW Trade Team Mission.

Wednesday, June 18

The best trade relationships start in the cab of a combine during the Kansas wheat harvest, at least according to a team of South American millers who stopped by the field as part of a jam-packed trade team mission to Kansas on June 13.“The... Read More.

Speakers, Special Events Set for 87th Session of American Legion Boys State of Kansas

Tuesday, May 20

Congressman Schmidt, Secretary of State Schwab Set for Visits High school students from across the State of Kansas will participate in the 87th session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas, Sunday, June 1, through Saturday, June 7, at Kansas State University in... Read More.

House Votes to Prevent Federal Fracking Ban, Promoting American Energy Independence

Monday, February 10

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S House of Representatives passed H.R. 26, the Protecting American Energy Production Act by a vote of 226-188.If passed by the U.S. Senate, the bill will prohibit any federal moratorium (legally authorized delay/suspension of activity) on the use of... Read More.

Governor Kelly, American Airlines CEO Release Joint Statement on ICT Visit

Monday, February 3

TOPEKA, Kan. — A joint statement was released Monday, Feb. 3 by Governor Laura Kelly, American Airlines CEO Robert Isom, Wichita Mayor Lily Wu, and Representative Ron Estes (KS-4) following a visit with American Airlines team members at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport... Read More.

Officials Respond to American Airlines Crash in DC

Thursday, January 30

Last night an American Airlines jet from Wichita crashed just short of the runway at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C.Below are statements from elected officials on the crash. STATEMENT FROM SENATOR ROGER MARSHALL (JAN. 29) “Tonight, we received devastating news of what can only... Read More.