Day: January 5, 2026

Fatal Shooting at Lawrence City Hall Under Investigation
Image courtesy Canva A fatal shooting occurred at Lawrence City Hall this afternoon, city officials confirmed. City Manager Craig Owens and Police Chief Rich Lockhart

Obituary-Sondra Jo Bergstrom
Sondra Jo (Brownell) Bergstrom, 63, of Clyde, Kansas, entered into rest on December 31, 2025, at the Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas. She was

American Red Cross Calls for Kansas Volunteers in 2026
Image courtesy of the American Red Cross The American Red Cross is encouraging people to start the new year by volunteering in 2026, highlighting several

Manhattan Shooting: KBI Probes After Deputy Fires on Armed Suspect
Image courtesy Canva The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened Saturday afternoon in Manhattan, Kansas. Around 3:50 p.m. on Jan.

Kansas December Tax Collections Fall $58.7 Million Below Estimates
Image courtesy Canva The State of Kansas closed December 2025 with total tax collections of $1.07 billion, which is $58.7 million, or 5.2%, below the

Kobach Announces Continued Rollout of Kansas Law Limiting Foreign Land Ownership Near Military Sites
Image courtesy Canva Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced continued rollout and public reporting efforts tied to the Kansas Land and Military Installation Protection Act,

The parade is growing: New black squirrel statues planned for Marysville
Black Squirrels on Parade is ready for its next round of five-foot-tall statues, giving businesses, organizations, families and friend groups a chance to add a

Riley County Outdoor Warning Sirens Monthly Test
The outdoor warning sirens in Riley County will be tested today, Monday, January 5 around 10:30 a.m. THIS IS ONLY A TEST. If you hear