Barton’s Minneman Marches in Macy’s Parade
By Maggie Harris,
Larned News
FHSU December Commencement Plans Underway
By University Communications HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State University will recognize approximately 1,157 graduates during its fifth annual fall commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 15 (in person) and Saturday, Dec. 16 (virtual).Graduates who have chosen to...
KDOT Announces Approved November Bids
By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Nov. 15, 2023, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include...
Governor Kelly Announces New Path Forward on State License Plate
Rescinds License Plate Proposal, Will Establish Public Input Process
By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that the Kansas Department of Revenue will pause production on the license plate design revealed last...
Saturday’s First Snowfall of the Season, Most Snow Some Have Seen from Single Event in Years
By Lucky Kidd Saturday's first snowfall of the season was for many the most snowfall from a single event in years. A band of heavy snow stretched from southwest to northeast across Kansas, with the heaviest official snowfall report from the...
Home for the Holidays Parade & After Parade Events Cancelled
By Christina Hayes, City of Great Bend CVB Director GREAT BEND, Kan. — Today’s Parade Events and After Parade Events have been CANCELLED! We will not reschedule because of the surrounding communities festivals that happen for the next two...
Governor Kelly Announces New Standard License Plate Design, Replacement of Embossed Plates
By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today revealed a new license plate design that will be seen on Kansas roadways beginning in spring 2024. The new design is part of the state’s...
Barton County Woman Sentenced to Life in Prison for Arson Murder of Teresa Dutton
By the Office of Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach TOPEKA, Kan. — A Barton County court sentenced Lyndsay Nichole George to life in prison on Nov. 16, 2023, as announced by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach.
KBI Releases Amended 2022 Statewide Crime Statistics
By The Kansas Bureau of Investigation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) released an amended 2022 Kansas Crime Index Report on Nov. 16. The report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by state and local...
State Library of Kansas Announces Statewide Art Contest for Bookmark Designs
By the State Library of Kansas TOPEKA, Kan. — The State Library of Kansas announced today a statewide art contest, which will be featured alongside the Kansas Notable Books and Kansas Great Reads selection, celebrating outstanding works that showcase...
Labor Market Report October 2023
By the Kansas Department of Labor IMPORTANT NOTE: This release includes nonfarm jobs and labor force estimates for October 2023, which are produced using data from two monthly surveys. Data for nonfarm job estimates is collected through a survey...
