Month: March 2026

Kansas February Tax Collections Fall $58.4 Million Short
Image courtesy Canva Kansas ended February 2026 with total tax collections of $506.3 million. That is $58.4 million, or 10.3%, below the state’s estimate and

Donate Dickinson County Day Set for March 20 with Matching Funds Available
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of Community Foundation of Dickinson County The Community Foundation of Dickinson County will host its annual ‘Donate Dickinson County Day’

Cheyenne Bottoms Sees Busy Spring Migration, Including Endangered Whooping Crane
Image courtesy Canva Spring bird migration is underway at Cheyenne Bottoms, with several species arriving earlier than usual, according to the latest bird sightings report

Summer Food Assistance: SUN Bucks Program Opens for Kansas Families
Image courtesy Canva Families across Kansas can now apply for the SUN Bucks program to help cover food costs for school‑aged children during the summer

Kansas Urged to Stay Vigilant Against Growing Scams During National Consumer Protection Week
Image courtesy Canva In observance of National Consumer Protection Week, March 1–7, 2026, Kansas Attorney General Kobach is joining nationwide efforts to help people recognize

Kansas’ New Office of Early Childhood Releases First Report, Outlines Plans to Simplify Services for Families
Image courtesy Canva Kansas’ new Office of Early Childhood has released its first annual report to the Legislature, showing its progress and goals as the

U.S. Gas Prices Set to Rise in Coming Weeks Amid Oil Market Uncertainty
Image courtesy Canva Gas prices in the U.S. are expected to rise in the coming weeks. Gregg Ibendahl, an agricultural economist at Kansas State University,

Emergency Department Data Highlights Ongoing Mental Health Needs Across Region
Matt Weller, Clay Counts Coalition Photo Courtesy of Canva A new Mental Health and Suicide-Related Data Report from Pawnee Mental Health Services shows that mental

Obituary-Martha Van Scoyoc
Martha Elizabeth (Benfer) Van Scoyoc, El Dorado, KS, formerly from the Longford and Clay Center, KS area, went to be with her Lord and Savior

Intro to Estate Planning to be held in Belleville
Monica Thayer, River Valley Extension District Photo Courtesy of RVED Planning is important. The River Valley District is teaming up with the Republic County Community