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Inspiration 4 Mission Pilot Dr. Siam Proctor Announces 2025 Farm City Days Theme

Monday, August 11

IOLA, Kan. — This year's Farm City Days in Iola will be “Out of This World.” That's the theme which was announced over the weekend on social media by Dr. Siam Proctor, the mission pilot for Inspiration 4, the 2021 flight that was the... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

Friday, August 8

TOPEKA, Kan. (August 8, 2025) – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Friday 13 appointments to the following state boards, cabinet, commission, and committee. Kansas Board of Regents Purpose: To govern the state’s six universities and the statewide coordinating board for the state’s 32 public higher education institutions, which... Read More.

Fort Scott Fire Department Announces 2nd Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Thursday, August 7

FORT SCOTT, Kan. — The Fort Scott Fire Department has announced their 2nd annual 9/11 memorial stair climb will take place Saturday, Sept. 6 at Fort School High School Football Stadium.Registration opens at 8 with the event to start at 9, with options for a... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $10.4M to Increase Broadband Adoption

Wednesday, August 6

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $10.4 million will be invested in critical broadband initiatives through the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (ADOPT) program. The Kansas Office of Broadband Development will partner with 18 organizations across the state to connect... Read More.

McPherson Announces Tim McCutchen as New Director of Athletic Communications

Thursday, July 31

McPHERSON, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) - Josh Daume, Director of Athletics at McPherson College, has announced the hiring of Tim McCutchen as the Director of Athletic Communications for Bulldog Athletics. McCutchen will serve as the primary media contact for all 17 varsity programs and lead the... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $25M for Road Improvement Projects Across Kansas

Tuesday, July 29

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday $25 million for 30 projects to improve intersections and roads across the state. The projects were selected for funding through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP). “Enhancing the safety and accessibility... Read More.

Sterling College Announces Leadership Transition in Athletics, Strategic Engagement

Friday, July 25

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Sterling College is proud to announce a strategic leadership transition within its executive team. Scott Downing, class of 1979, has been appointed to a new role as Vice President for Strategy and Engagement.Downing, who has served as Vice President for... Read More.

Senator Marshall Announces $6.7 Million in Disaster Relief Aid from the Trump Admin

Tuesday, July 22

WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) announced the Trump Administration is fulfilling his request for disaster relief aid following multiple rounds of severe weather and tornadoes this past May. President Trump personally called Senator Marshall to share that he was... Read More.

The ReUse It Center Announces Volunteer of the Month and July Donations

Tuesday, July 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center announced its Volunteer of the Month, which was awarded to Alvin Hett of Hillsboro. The Center was able to donate $4,500 to local organizations this month. The two organizations that received donations were Celebrate Recovery and Steps... Read More.

VOAD Announces Phase One of Recovery Support for Plevna Tornado Survivors

Thursday, July 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (July 17, 2025) — Reno County VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) is moving forward with phase one of community-based support for households affected by the tornado that impacted the Plevna area in May.Following a recent vote by VOAD board members (see... Read More.

Commerce Announces Awardees to Implement Innovative ACCEL-KS Program

Wednesday, July 16

TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the department’s Office of Innovation has selected two partner organizations to implement the Proof-of-Concept portion of its Accelerating Concept to Commercialization in Kansas (ACCEL-KS) program. The partners are Groover Labs... Read More.

City of Garnett Announces Road Closure beginning Tuesday for Tree Removal

Monday, July 14

GARNETT, Kan. — The City of Garnett announced that 7th Avenue between Elm Street and Vine Street will be closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday, July 15, at 8 a.m. for tree removal.Alternate routes will need to be used until the road reopens, which... Read More.