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Lyons City Council Accepts Administrator Resignation, Elects and Appoints Officials

Monday, November 17

LYONS, Kan. — Following a 30-minute executive session, the Lyons Council voted at Monday evening's meeting to accept the resignation of City Administrator Troy Houtman, effective immediately. The resignation was accepted one day before the one-year anniversary of his hiring, after having served for... Read More.

Chamber Hosts First-Ever Run Ready Civic Leadership Lab for Elected Officials and Candidates

Tuesday, September 23

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce welcomed elected officials and declared candidates to its inaugural Run Ready: Barton County Civic Leadership Lab on Monday, September 15. The half-day session, held at the Chamber Board Room, was designed to equip civic... Read More.

Kansas Wildlife Officials to Release More Alligator Snapping Turtles in Kansas

Sunday, April 6

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) staff will soon be releasing more alligator snapping turtles, a rarely seen species, after last year's initial success.In September 2024, a batch of 40 alligator snapping turtles were released in the... Read More.

Hutchinson Officials Hold Briefing for Gas Line Break and Explosion

Thursday, February 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Business owners and others who have not been able to access their buildings since last Saturday's natural gas leak and explosion at E and Main in Hutchinson have been invited to a meeting Friday morning at 9 at Fire Station 3... 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.

Elected Reno County Officials Sworn In Monday

Tuesday, January 14

By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Elected officials were sworn in Monday morning in the Division 3 courtroom on the third floor of the Reno County Courthouse, their four-year terms beginning Monday as well. Richele Calvert was elected county treasurer, but under Kansas... Read More.

Kansas Health Officials Provide Update on Avian Flu That Public Risk Remains Low

Thursday, January 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment While the risk to the general public still remains very low, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is reminding Kansans to practice caution around wild birds and backyard poultry amid increasing reports of highly pathogenic... Read More.

Important Takeaways from Midwest Plains Energy Corridor Meeting

Wednesday, August 21

Official Release of the Pawnee County Attorney's Office LARNED, Kan. (Aug. 21, 2024) — Wednesday morning, Larned Mayor Will Nusser, Pawnee County Commissioner Bob Rein and Pawnee County Attorney Douglas McNett met via tele-video conference with members of the Leadership Team of the Grid Deployment... Read More.

Damage Information Sought by Area Emergency Management Officials

Monday, April 29

By Lucky Kidd SOUTHEAST, Kan. — Emergency Management officials around the area are asking anyone who had flood or other damage from the weekend storms to contact them. This is part of the process that could lead to disaster declaration requests being submitted, which require a... Read More.

Kansas Newspaper That was Raided by Marion Police Sues Officials for Attack on Free Press

Monday, April 1

Marion County Record lawsuit says mayor, police chief and sheriff sought revenge for critical news coverage By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Marion County Record has filed a federal First Amendment lawsuit against local authorities who planned and carried out the... Read More.

Kansas Officials Directing $451 million at Closing Gaps in State’s High-speed Internet

Tuesday, June 27

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Injection of $451 million in federal funding offered Kansas a unique opportunity to improve access to high-speed internet essential to business, education, health care and communication services, state and federal officials said.The administration of Gov. Laura Kelly... Read More.

Royals Officials: Possible Sites for New Ballpark Narrowed to Two

Thursday, June 15

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMBC) — Officials with the Kansas City Royals say the team has narrowed the search to two possible locations for a new ballpark and entertainment district. One location, known as the East Village site, is in downtown Kansas City. The other... Read More.