Hunting and fishing easier in Kansas

Beginning this month, hunters and anglers will benefit from a new-and-improved system designed to make accessing public lands in Kansas easier than ever. As part of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ (KDWP) all-new licensing purchase system – Go Outdoors KS – outdoor recreationalists will not need a separate login to “check in” and … Read more

State announces vaccines available for younger children

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced that Kansas has adopted the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) authorization for administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to 5 years old and the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to 6 … Read more

William Newton Hospital reminds about Cornhole Tournament

William Newton Hospital says join them this Saturday for the inaugural Play for Paramedics Cornhole Tournament benefitting a new paramedic scholarship at Cowley College will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, at the Broadway Sports Complex in Winfield before the Midwest Moos collegiate baseball game! REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/ParamedicsCornhole

Ark City branch of Health Department is closed

The Arkansas City location of the Health Department is closed. Due to technical problems, the office will be unable to function until the issue has been resolved. The office will be closed until further notice. For residents who have appointments with the Health Department, we will contact you for rescheduling. For all other inquiries please … Read more

KCC approves Evergy agreement

The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has approved a non-unanimous settlement agreement allowing Evergy to recover extraordinary costs incurred during the February 2021 winter storm from Kansas Central customers (formerly Westar) and credit Kansas Metro customers (formerly KCP&L) for the sale of excess power back to the Southwest Power Pool during that same time. The Central … Read more

Groundbreaking takes place for residence hall

Multiple area leaders gathered to officially break ground on a new residence hall at Southwestern College. The 94-bed three-story residence hall, yet to be named, will open in the fall of 2023. The facility will be built on the open lot on the south side of Warren Avenue, situated diagonally across from Stewart Field House. … Read more

Public hearing set on Evergy proposal

The Kansas Corporation Commission invites Evergy customers to attend a virtual public hearing to learn more about the company’s proposed energy efficiency programs and share their feedback with Commissioners. Evergy has filed an application with the KCC requesting approval of a portfolio of nine energy efficiency and demand-side management programs for residential and business customers … Read more

Details emerge on FIFA choice of KC for World Cup

– Governor Laura Kelly and Lieutenant Governor Toland shared how Kansas contributed to, and will benefit from, FIFA’s selection of Kansas City as one of 16 North American host cities for the 2026 World Cup tournament. Missouri will host the World Cup matches at Arrowhead Stadium, and Kansas will provide Sporting KC’s award-winning Children’s Mercy … Read more

Walnut Valley Festival organizers announce camping information

Organizers of Walnut Valley Festival will again offer participants in Land Rush the opportunity to preregister online in advance of the annual race to claim campsites before the start of this year’s festival, which will be held September 14-18. Prospective Land Rush participants are offered the chance to pre-purchase camping and essentially add their names … Read more

Governor announces child care provider bonuses

Governor Laura Kelly announced that her administration is giving a total of $53 million to eligible child care staff at licensed facilities as a reward for their incredibly essential, hard work. The funds will be made available through Child Care Workforce Appreciation Bonuses that will soon be directly distributed to approximately 22,650 early childhood care … Read more