Month: December 2025
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
Obituary-Janet Snavely
Janet Kay Snavely, age 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 11, 1947
Kansas State Launches $1M Program to Boost Rural Manufacturing Careers and STEM Education
Image courtesy KState Kansas State University announced it is launching a $1 million initiative to strengthen the state’s manufacturing workforce by expanding access to technical
KDHE Updates Bird Flu Guidelines Ahead of Peak Flu Season, Risk to Public Remains Low
Image courtesy Canva The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has updated its guidelines for monitoring avian influenza, or bird flu, ahead of peak