Month: February 2026
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
Wakefield Stage Project begins fundraising phase
By Jennifer Theurer As plans for summer celebrations get under way, those that work closely with the Wakefield Birthday Bash saw several needs in the
Obituary-Karen Hunter
Karen L. Hunter, age 67, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Blue Valley Health and Rehabilitation in Blue Rapids, Kansas. Karen
Obituary-Kathy Kindel
Mary Kathleen Kindel, known as Kathy, age 74, of Aurora, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, in Aurora, KS surrounded by her family. Kathy
Oklahoma Heart Institute offers no-surgery heart valve replacement
By Jennifer Theurer According to a recent article by News on 6 reporter Makayla Glenn, doctors at Oklahoma Heart Institute are now offering a heart
Kansas Lawmakers Introduce Measure to Protect Renters from Uninhabitable Housing
Image courtesy Canva Kansas lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 415, a measure aimed at giving renters stronger legal protections when their homes become unsafe or
Clay Center student earns private pilot’s license
By Jennifer Theurer In a recent article written and distributed by USD 379 Communications, Miley McGee, senior at Clay Center Community High School, talked about
Dickinson County Students Can Apply for Over $200,000 in Scholarships as Deadline Nears
Image courtesy of the Community Foundation of Dickinson County Students across Dickinson County still have time to apply for scholarships through the Community Foundation of
Kansas Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Raise State Minimum Wage to $16 an Hour
Image courtesy Canva Kansas lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 471, a proposal to increase the state’s minimum wage to $16 per hour for workers covered