Day: January 23, 2026

Pike Valley students qualify for trip to DC
By Jennifer Theurer Pike Valley seventh and eighth graders are headed to Washington, D.C. in February to compete in the national Future City Finals Event.

December 2025 Unemployment Rates Across the Area
Photo Courtesy of KDOL Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Division of the Kansas Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Gov. Kelly Declares Disaster Emergency as Major Winter Storm Threatens Kansas
Image courtesy Canva Governor Laura Kelly issued a state of disaster emergency proclamation at 7:30 a.m. today in response to winter weather expected to affect

Fort Riley Garrison Commander to Address Flint Hills Regional Growth Summit
Fort Riley Photo Courtesy of Fort Riley The Fort Riley Garrison Commander will address area leaders Friday at the Flint Hills Regional Growth Summit in

Rolling Hills Zoo Announces Closures Due to Freezing Weather
Release from Rolling Hills Zoo/Image courtesy Rolling Hills Zoo ❄️ Weather Closure Notice ❄️ Due to the impending cold weather forecast, Rolling Hills Zoo will

Washington County Community Foundation Match Month Hits Record
Washington County Community Foundation Photo Courtesy of WCCF The Washington County Community Foundation held a Match Month in December and achieved a record-breaking result! A
Ongoing RCPD Investigations Result in Significant Drug Seizures
RCPD Photo Courtesy of RCPD The Riley County Police Department seized significant quantities of illegal drugs during proactive investigations conducted throughout the last 30 days