Month: December 2025
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
U.S. Senate confirms Kriegshauser as U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas
Press release/Image: Ryan A. Kriegshauser taking the oath of office as U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas at the Robert J. Dole Federal Courthouse
Eisenhower Foundation Announces $250,000 Matching Challenge for New Education Center
Photo Courtesy of Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum A new Education Center is being developed in partnership with the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum to
Nominations Open for 2025 Business & Best of Dickinson County Awards
Photo Courtesy of Canva The Dickinson County Economic Development Corporation (DKEDC) has announced that nominations for the 2025 Business & Best of Dickinson County Awards