Tag: Kansas
May Unemployment Rate Shows Little Change Across Area
Photo courtesy of Kansas Department of Labor Preliminary estimates reported by the Labor Market Information Division of the Kansas Department of Labor and the Bureau
New Text Scam Alert: Don’t Fall for Fake KDOT Traffic Ticket Demands
KDOT Release Photo Courtesy of Canva The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is warning about a new scam circulating via text message. The texts falsely
Extreme Heat Hits North Central Kansas: NWS Issues Advisory
By Payton Tholstrup Photo courtesy of Canva Summer is officially here, and the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory for North Central
Drought Conditions Persist in Northern Part of State
Photo Courtesy of U.S. Drought Monitor While drought conditions have improved significantly in southern Kansas, northern counties are still seeing abnormally dry to severe drought
Passage of HB 2061 Strengthens Broadband Infrastructure Protection
Twin Valley Release Twin Valley welcomes the enactment of Kansas House Bill 2061, which formally includes broadband infrastructure under the state’s critical infrastructure protection laws.
Wakefield VFW Leads Effort to Establish Kansas’s First POW/MIA Memorial Highway and Bridge, Fundraising Underway
By: Ryan Duey Photos Courtesy of Wakefield VFW Post 7774 Seeing a need to honor POW/MIA veterans in Kansas, Wakefield VFW Post 7774 members met
Strawberry Moon to Shine Low in the Sky During Rare Lunar Event On June 11th
By Payton Tholstrup Photo courtesy of Canva The last full moon of spring will reach its peak illumination at 2:44 am central time on Wednesday,
State Library of Kansas Announces Kansas Notable Books for 2025
By Payton Tholstrup Every year, Kansas Notable Books recognizes 15 books written by Kansans, or about a Kansas-related topic. The goal is to encourage readers
Emily Rugg Takes the Crown: Miss Kansas 2025
By Payton Tholstrup Emily Rugg was crowned Miss Kansas 2025 on Saturday, June 7th at Pratt Community College. The pageant drew 21 contestants from across
Candidates Finalized for November 4th Election in Clay County
Image courtesy of Canva The following candidates filed to run for office prior to the June 2nd deadline. Elections will be held on November 4th. USD