Month: February 2026
Multiple Wildfires Force Evacuations in Western Kansas
Image courtesy Canva Wildfires have spread through several counties in western Kansas, forcing multiple evacuations. Two fires originating in Oklahoma crossed into the state, leading
Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: John Tietjens, Little River
By Ron Wilson, director of the Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development at Kansas State University/Image: Lucas Raleigh, John Tietjens and John Wempe “A
Dickinson County Launches Community Paramedicine Program, Aiming to Reduce ER Visits
Photo Courtesy of Canva Dickinson County is among the first rural Kansas communities to launch a community paramedicine program designed to help residents stay healthy
Freedom Sings to Bring Veterans’ Stories to Life at Junction City’s Freedom Fest
Freedom Sings will join the lineup for this year’s Freedom Fest in Junction City, bringing a unique opportunity for veterans and their families to share
Siegler to Lead Weeklong Community Residency in Marysville March 22–27
Photo Courtesy of OneMarysville Jeff Siegler, owner of ‘Revitalize, or Die,’ will lead a weeklong residency in Marysville from March 22–27 at the invitation of
Washington County Officials Report Surge in Road, 911 Sign Thefts
Photo Courtesy of Canva At least 14 road and 911 signs have been stolen in Washington County over the past couple of months, prompting concern
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Modernize WIC with Remote Certification and Stronger Oversight
Image courtesy Canva Roger Marshall and Kirsten Gillibrand have introduced the bipartisan 21st Century WIC Act to update how the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for
The Swing Dolls: America’s Premiere Tribute to the Andrews Sisters to take Centerstage at the Brown Grand
Brown Grand Theatre Photos Courtesy of Brown Grand Theatre On Friday, March 27, at 7 PM, the Brown Grand Opera House Inc. in downtown Concordia
Why Trees Crack in Extreme Cold and Why It’s Usually Not a Concern
Image courtesy Canva As winter temperatures have plunged Kansas Forest Service’s Forest Health Coordinator, Shad Hufnagel, discusses why one might hear trees cracking during cold
K-State Salina Students Gain Fast Track to Delta Pilot Careers Through Propel Program
Image courtesy Canva Kansas State University Salina students in the professional pilot program now have a new opportunity to jump-start their aviation careers with Delta