Day: December 29, 2025

Concordia Police Looking into “Boom” Sounds Around the Area
Photo Courtesy of CPD Citizens in Concordia and around Cloud County have reported hearing loud ‘booming’ noises, commonly in the late evening hours throughout December.

Obituary-Letha Sarten
Letha Marie Sarten, 62 years of age, of California passed away Friday, December 26, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family in Mankato,

Runner maps routes to create art, holiday cheer
By Jennifer Theurer Wichita resident Mary Garcia has found a way to get a workout in and create art at the same time. While most

Kansas Enacts Over 125 New Laws, Including Vehicle, Election, and Insurance Changes
Image courtesy Canva Kansas lawmakers passed more than 125 new laws during the 2025 legislative session. While most took effect July 1, several additional changes

Multiple Traffic Accidents Reported During Snow Squall in Riley County
Riley County, KS Photo Courtesy of RCFD #1 Riley County Fire District #1 (RCFD #1) responded to five traffic accidents during a snow squall on

Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Strengthen U.S. Electric Supply Chain and Prevent Power Outages
Image courtesy Canva U.S. Senators Jerry Moran and Catherine Cortez Masto introduced bipartisan legislation called the Electric Supply Chain Act to make America’s electricity system

Documentary on Marion Record Newspaper Raid Selected for Sundance 2026 Festival
Image courtesy Canva The Sundance Institute announced 105 projects for the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, including a documentary about the Marion Record newspaper raid titled

KCC Schedules Public Hearings on Proposed Evergy Transmission Line
Image courtesy KCC The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has scheduled two public hearings on Evergy’s request to build a 133-mile, 345-kilovolt electric transmission line across

Sedgwick County Zoo’s Geriatric Grizzly Bear Mallory Receives Clean Bill of Health
Image courtesy Sedgwick County Zoo’s Facebook Page Last week, Mallory, Sedgwick County Zoo’s grizzly bear, underwent a full health assessment to ensure she remains healthy

Obituary-Jenifer M. Weishaar
Jenifer Marie Weishaar, 41, of Nortonville, KS, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025, at North Kansas City hospital, surrounded by friends and family. Memorial