Day: December 19, 2025
Meadowlark Hospice ‘Grateful Family Program’ Honors Families and Strengthens Community Care
By: Ryan Duey Photos Courtesy of Meadowlark Hospice In a mission to provide compassionate care to individuals and families they serve, Meadowlark Hospice, a 501(c)(3)
Clay Center Presbyterian Manor’s Angel Tree Campaign Underway to Support Seniors in Need
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of Clay Center Presbyterian Manor Clay Center Presbyterian Manor’s annual “Angel Tree Campaign” is currently underway. This yearly holiday fundraiser
Nanninga’s Christmas Joyland Light Display Marks 45 Years of Holiday Lights Near Morrowville
By Trish Svoboda/Images courtesy Rustin Nanninga A local farm near Morrowville is lighting up the season as it celebrates the 45th anniversary of its annual
Leadership Kansas 2026 Nominations Open Through Dec. 31
Image courtesy of the Kansas Chamber The Kansas Chamber is reminding Kansans that nominations for the 2026 Leadership Kansas class are open through December 31,
Three Public Safety Bills Passed by Congress, Await Presidential Signature
Image courtesy Canva Congressman Derek Schmidt announced that three public safety bills he cosponsored have passed Congress and are expected to be signed into law.
Governor Laura Kelly Proposes Balanced Budget with Focus on Education, Water, and Health Care
Image courtesy office of Gov. Kelly Governor Laura Kelly unveiled her annual budget, which is balanced and continues full funding for Kansas K-12 public schools
High Winds Fuel Grass Fires, Evacuations, and Road Closures Across Kansas
Image courtesy Canva High winds across Kansas on Thursday rapidly spread several grass fires, forcing evacuations and prompting road closures. In Reno County, a large
State of Disaster Emergency Declared Over Propane Delivery Delays in Kansas
Image courtesy Canva Due to recent delays in heating propane deliveries, Gov. Laura Kelly signed a State of Disaster Emergency proclamation on Dec. 17 for
KBI Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting Behind Leavenworth Bank
Image courtesy KBI The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened Thursday afternoon in Leavenworth. Around 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 18,
CDC Updates Hepatitis B Vaccine Guidance
Image courtesy Canva The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced it has changed its guidance on hepatitis B vaccination for some infants. Parents