Special: KDA and KSRE offer Local Food Producer Workshop series - Jan. 20, 2026
MANHATTAN, Kansas — The Kansas Department of Agriculture and K-State Research and Extension (KSRE) will offer seven regional Local Food Producer Workshops to assist farmers’ market vendors and managers, and for those wanting to sell food products directly to consumers. Kansas...[More]
Special: AARP Kansas Now Accepting 2026 Community Challenge Grant Applications - Jan. 19, 2026
The annual program aims to make communities in Kansas more livable for people of all ages. Topeka, KS—AARP Kansas invites local eligible nonprofit organizations and governments to apply for the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 4, 2026,...[More]
Special: Washburn University Music & Theatre Department to host Washburn Piano Day Feb. 14 for K-12 piano students; registration open through Feb. 8 - Jan. 19, 2026
TOPEKA, KAN. — The Washburn University Music & Theatre Department will host Washburn Piano Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 14 for K-12 piano students. “As students prepare for spring piano recitals and competitions, Washburn Piano Day gives K-12 piano students the opportunity...[More]
Special: enator Marshall introduces WALZ Act to prevent large-scale welfare fraud nationwide - Jan. 19, 2026
S WASHINGTON – In response to the massive fraud scandal uncovered in Minnesota, where an estimated $9 billion or more in taxpayer funds was siphoned off through fraudulent claims, Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), introduced the Welfare Abuse and Laundering Zillions...[More]
Whole Milk is Back: President Trump Signs Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act - Jan. 19, 2026
(Washington, D.C., January 14, 2026) — Today, President Donald J. Trump signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act in the Oval Office alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, U.S. Health...[More]
Special: Expiration of enhanced tax credits drives sharp premium increases on Kansas Health Insurance Marketplace - Jan. 19, 2026
KHI new analysis shows higher costs and reduced insurer choice in 2026 TOPEKA, KANSAS, January 2026 – New analysis from the Kansas Health Institute shows that many Kansans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace will face significantly higher...[More]
Special: Religious Freedom Day, 2026 -- A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America - Jan. 19, 2026
NEWS PROVIDED BYThe White HouseJan. 16, 2026 WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2026 /Christian Newswire/ — The White House releases the following proclamation by the President of the United States of America: For 250 years, our Nation and our people have abided by a simple truth: Every...[More]
Leonard makes appearance in Bates County circuit court - Jan. 16, 2026
Damon Leonard, of rural Pleasanton, made an appearance in Bates County Circuit Court in Butler, Mo., on Jan. 15, 2026. Leonard appeared via video from the Bates County Jail, where he is currently incarcerated, for the status hearing on the morning docket for Judge Julie Highley-Kuetzer...[More]
Take our survey - Jan. 14, 2026
Have you seen our new puzzle? Take our anonymous survey and tell us what you would like to see in our puzzle section! https://forms.gle/V4btD8GSmoH7SBjJ8 ...[More]
USD 344 approves capital improvement projects - Jan. 14, 2026
After a very big project of replacing half of the air conditioning units at Pleasanton schools, the USD 344 Board approved approximately $326,000 more in improvements to fix some lingering problems. Superintendent Don Epps began what was a tour of the facility by talking about the greenhouse project...[More]
