Month: January 2026
GCHS in Junction City to Host Kansas Day Celebration, Exploring Birthday Traditions Through History
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of GCHS The Geary County Historical Society and Museum (GCHS) invites the public to a special Kansas Day celebration on
House Committee Considers Bill to Move Kansas Local Elections to Even-Numbered Years to Boost Voter Turnout
Image courtesy Canva On Tuesday, the House Elections Committee held hearings on House Bill 2452, a proposal to increase accountability in local government by moving
Kansas Airports to Receive Over $2.6 Million in Federal and State Funding for Improvements
Image courtesy Canva Governor Laura Kelly announced that ten Kansas communities will receive more than $2.5 million in federal funding through the Federal Aviation Administration’s
National Weather Service Provides Updates on Upcoming Winter Weather
Image courtesy NWS Meteorologist Matt Flanagan with the National Weather Service in Topeka briefed emergency managers and media again today, Friday January 23, on the
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