Day: February 5, 2026
Republic County offers youth entrepreneurs an avenue for business
By Jennifer Theurer The Republic County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge is open to students from 6th to 12th grade that have a business idea they would
Ebenezer Church to Celebrate 150th Anniversary This Month
On February 15th, the Ebenezer United Methodist Church will celebrate its 150th anniversary. They will celebrate with a service at 10:45 am, followed by fellowship
Notable People: Orchid Ramsey Jordan
For more than 14 years, Orchid (Ramsey) Jordan served in the Missouri House of Representatives. A Democrat living in Jackson County, MO, Jordan was heavily
Kim Freese Named Chief Behavioral Health Officer at DCCCA, Bringing Decades of Mental Health and Addiction Expertise
Image courtesy DCCCA DCCCA announced that Kim Freese has joined the organization as Chief Behavioral Health Officer. Freese brings extensive experience in mental health, addiction
Kansas and Oklahoma Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Recognize National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week
Image courtesy Canva Representatives Sharice Davids of Kansas and Tom Cole of Oklahoma, introduced bipartisan legislation this week to officially recognize “National Tribal Colleges and
$20 Million in Federal Funding Secured for KU Health System Cancer Center and Emergency Department Expansion
Image courtesy Canva U.S. Senator Jerry Moran helped secure $20 million in federal funding for The University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS) in a recent
Kansas SBDC Reports Strong 2025 Impact, Supporting Business Growth and Job Creation Statewide
Image courtesy SBDC The Kansas Small Business Development Center network reported strong statewide impact in 2025, supporting entrepreneurs through advising, training, and access to capital
Wichita Eisenhower Airport Sets New Passenger Record in 2025 as Traffic and Revenue Rise
Image courtesy Canva Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport recorded another record year in 2025, continuing its steady growth and expanding its role as a
House Elections Committee Approves Bill Requiring Citizenship Status on Kansas Driver’s Licenses
Image courtesy Canva On Tuesday, the House Elections Committee approved House Bill 2448, which would require Kansas driver’s licenses to clearly show a person’s citizenship
Pony Express 120 Gravel Dash adds new race category
By Jennifer Theurer The Pony Express 120 Gravel Dash organizers have added a new category to this year’s event. Race Director Mark Hoffman said there