Month: December 2025
A new year means a new almanac
By Jennifer Theurer This fall it was announced that The Farmer’s Almanac would not be printed again after its 2026 issue, but devoted fans of
The Fourth Annual Winter Movie Series Continues at the Brown Grand
Melissa Swenson, Brown Grand Theatre Photos Courtesy of Brown Grand The Brown Grand Opera House, Inc. is proud to continue the fourth annual Winter Movie
Learn How to Better Manage Your Diabetes During a Four-Week Series in Concordia
Kaitlin Moore, Food Safety & Health Agent Photo Courtesy of RVED K-State Extension’s River Valley District is offering a four-week series for those with type
Obituary-Myong Won Dupras
Myong Won Dupras, of Leavenworth, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, surrounded by her entire family. She was 88 years old. Myong was
Holiday Fire Safety: Kansas Forest Service Urges Residents to Check and Understand Fire Extinguishers
As the holiday season fills homes with decorations, busy kitchens, and more cold-weather equipment, the Kansas Forest Service is reminding residents and producers to check
Trump Declares Christmas Eve and Dec. 26 Temporary Federal Holidays for 2025
Image courtesy Canva Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) and the day after Christmas (Dec. 26) will be temporary federal holidays, giving some workers an extra break
Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for 12 Kansas Counties Damaged by July 2025 Storms
Image courtesy Canva President Donald Trump has approved Governor Laura Kelly’s request for a major presidential disaster declaration to provide public assistance for damage to
ThunderBeard: A Tribute to ZZ Top is Coming to The Brown Grand Theatre!
Brown Grand Theatre Photo Courtesy of Brown Grand Do not miss your chance to see this LIVE performance from ThunderBeard: A Tribute to ZZ Top
SkyWest Airlines to Open Aircraft Maintenance Facility at Salina Regional Airport, Bringing New Jobs and Expanded Flight Support
Image courtesy of the Salina Regional Airport SkyWest Airlines, the world’s largest regional carrier, announced it has chosen Salina Regional Airport (SLN) for a new
Kansas Opens 2026 LIEAP Applications to Help Low-Income Households With Winter Heating Costs
Image courtesy Canva The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) has announced that federal funding has been approved for the 2026 Low Income Energy