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KBI Director Kirk Thompson Announces Retirement

Thursday, December 1

Kirk Thompson, Director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, has announced his upcoming retirement, effective Jan. 10, 2023.According to a news release Thursday from Topeka, Thompson has served as KBI Director for over 11 years and has served in law enforcement for more than... Read More.

Gov. Kelly Announces Departure of Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz

Tuesday, November 29

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced the resignation of Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Julie Lorenz Tuesday.According to a news release from the governor's office in Topeka, Lorenz has served as Transportation Secretary since her confirmation in March 2019 and as Chair of the Kansas... Read More.

ELECTION RESULTS: Roth Wins Kansas House Seat, Winfield School Bonds Fail

Tuesday, November 8

Updated: Tuesday 10:39 p.m.Winfield Republican Webster Roth defeated Democrat Kris Trimmer, also of Winfield, for a seat in the Kansas legislature.Roth will represent the Kansas House 79th District, which includes Winfield, Belle Plaine, Oxford and Udall.Roth, who defeated incumbent Cheryl Helmer in the August... Read More.

‘Yellowstone’ Actor To Visit 7 Clans First Council Casino Saturday

Tuesday, November 8

A Lakota Nation tribal member and "Yellowstone" TV series actor Mo Brings Plenty will be at 7 Clans First Casino just north of Newkirk Saturday.He will be there from 5-6 p.m.The following is from the 7 Clans' Facebook page:Are you a Yellowstone Fan?He is... Read More.

KDOT Announces New Hire For District Five Engineer

Friday, November 4

Nick Squires has been selected as the Kansas Department of Transportation District Five Engineer.According to a news release from KDOT Thursday, District Five is responsible for construction and maintenance including snow and ice removal on the 4,949 miles of state highways in the area.... Read More.

Study Estimates Southwestern College’s Annual Statewide Economic Impact to be $56M

Wednesday, October 26

Kansas Independent College Association released the results of a study that estimates the annual impact of Southwestern College on the statewide economy to be $56 million, according to a press release from Southwestern Wednesday.Furthermore, the report shared that the nearly 8,000 Southwestern alumni living... Read More.

UPDATED: Two Cowley County Men Found Deceased This Week

Wednesday, October 19

UPDATED: Thursday, 3 p.m.A Cowley County man reported missing Monday was found deceased inside his vehicle Tuesday in rural Osage County in Oklahoma.According to a news release from the Cowley County Sheriff's Office Wednesday morning, the man was identified as Rustin Michael Smith. He... Read More.

Applications Available For New Kansas Kids Lifetime Hunting, Fishing License

Friday, October 14

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks announced the application period for the state’s all-new lifetime hunting and fishing license for kids is open.According to a news release from Topeka, any resident youth who is 7 years old or younger at the time of... Read More.

KanDrive App Now Available For Android/iPhone

Tuesday, October 11

The Kansas Department of Transportation’s KanDrive website is now also available to download as an App on Android and iOS cell phones, according to a news release from Topeka.KanDrive provides travelers across the state timely details on maintenance and construction activities, winter highway conditions,... Read More.

Winfield, Belle Plaine Among 32 State Pedestrian/Bike Transportation Projects To Receive Funding

Friday, October 7

The Kansas Department of Transportation has announced funding across the state for 32 pedestrian and bike transportation projects, including Winfield and Belle Plaine.According to a news release from the Gov. Laura Kelly's office, the state is awarding $210,670 to the City of Winfield for... Read More.

Gov. Kelly Updates Drought Declarations With 67 Counties In ‘Emergency Status’ Including Cowley, Sumner

Thursday, October 6

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has approved updated drought declarations for Kansas counties with Executive Order #22-08, according to a news release from Topeka Thursday. This drought declaration continues to keep all 105 Kansas counties either in watch, warning or emergency status.“Much of Kansas continues... Read More.

VIDEO: Roth, Trimmer Discuss Medicaid Expansion, Food Tax, Post-Aug. 2 Abortion Rights

Wednesday, October 5

Candidates for the Kansas House 79th District seat answered questions on Medicaid expansion, education, the food sales tax, the future of abortion rights in Kansas following the aftermath of the statewide Aug. 2 vote on the legislature's role in women's healthcare and other topics... Read More.