Day: March 16, 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Responding to an Incident Involving a Fuel Tank at Tuttle Creek Lake
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Photo Courtesy of USACE The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responding to an incident involving a

Kansas Storm Victims Encouraged to Report Insurance Claim Issues
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Canva Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt is reminding residents, businesses, and insurance agents affected by recent severe weather in Wyandotte County,

Wildfires Keep Kansas Fire Crews Busy
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Canva Firefighters across Kansas continue battling several wildfires, with state and local crews working together to contain the blazes. The Kansas

Fort Riley to Host “Welcome Home” Ceremony this Tuesday
Fort Riley Photo Courtesy of Fort Riley The 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley will host a welcome home ceremony for elements of the 1st Armored Brigade

EPA Region 7 Highlights Work with Agriculture and Tribal Communities
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Canva Jim Macy, administrator of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7, reflected on his first year leading the agency’s four-state region.

Kansas Tourism Grants Support Brown Grand Theatre, Rolling Hills Zoo Projects
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of Kansas Tourism Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced that $1 million in Attraction Development Grant funding

Obituary-Francis Arganbright
Francis Oren Arganbright, age 81 of Waterville, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. He was born on

Fire Crews Respond to Three Wind-Driven Fires in Clay County
By Trish Svoboda/Image courtesy Canva The Clay County Sheriff’s Office reported it responded to three fires on Thursday March 12. At 12:50 p.m., an out-of-control

83rd Edition of Stardusters coming to Clay Center March 27th
By: Ryan Duey Photo Courtesy of CCCHS Tiger Band The Clay Center Community High School Tiger Band’s 83rd edition of Stardusters is set for Friday,

Murder mysteries, USO Shows, and even a game show will return to the A&SV’s Smoky Valley Limited dinner train this season
Steven Smether, A&SV Photo Courtesy of A&SV The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad has contracted with Incahoots Entertainment of Lawrence for a total of