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Local Teen Left Lightly Injured After Car Goes Airborne on I-70 in Ellis County

In the early evening on Sunday, March 1, a teen crossed into the median on I-70 in Ellis County, hit a crossover and went airborne, but thankfully came away with only bruises.

Mar 03, 2026
Gov. Laura Kelly delivers the annual State of the State speech Wednesday in the Kansas House. She urged the 2025 Kansas Legislature to invest in K-12 public schools, water resources and early-childhood initiatives. She also warned the Republican-led Legislature to be wary of unsustainable tax reductions. (Grace Hills/Kansas Reflector)
Local February Total Tax Collections at $506.3M; 10.3% Below Estimate

The State of Kansas ends February 2026 with total tax collections at $506.3 million. That is $58.4 million, or 10.3%, below the estimate. Total tax collections were down 7.6% from February 2025.

Mar 03, 2026
USD 407 Bond Rundown
Local USD 407 Special $13.5 Million Bond Election, What You Need to Know Before Voting March 3rd

March 3 is the date of the special election for Russell County USD 407 to try and pass a $13.5 million bond to help with improvements to three education buildings in Russell.

Mar 02, 2026
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Local Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Representative John Resman

Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, on Monday directed flags be flown at half-staff on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities effective immediately until sundown on ...

Mar 02, 2026
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Local Phase Two of the Freight Technology Upgrades Along U.S. 83 in Western Kansas Underway

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) has begun phase two of the U.S. 83 Advanced Technology Project, which will install advanced highway technology along U.S. 83 from Rexford to Liberal. Thi...

Mar 02, 2026
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Local KDOT Bridge Replacement Project in Rush Center Begins This Month

The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a bridge replacement project on U.S. 183 just south of the K-96 junction in Rush Center on Monday, March 16, conditions permitting.

Mar 02, 2026
Insight from the Kansas Farm Bureau
Local KFB Insight: Celebrating FFA Week

Every year since 1948, FFA members, agriculture teachers, alumni and supporters have come together to celebrate National FFA Week. The tradition is held during the week of Feb. 22, in honor of George ...

Mar 02, 2026
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Local Three-Car Crash in Saline County Leaves Russell Woman Injured

In the early afternoon on Sunday, March 1, three vehicles were involved in a crash on I-70 highway near Salina, leaving one Russell woman with possible injuries.

Mar 02, 2026
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Local From the Dome to Home: Representative Waymaster's Latest Newsletter

109th Representative Troy Waymaster has released his latest newsletter recapping the seventh week of the legislative session in Topeka.

Feb 27, 2026
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Local Governor Kelly Announces Data Protection Victory in USDA SNAP Data Request

Governor Laura Kelly announced today that her administration has secured an agreement from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that protects Kansans’ personal private data from being sh...

Feb 27, 2026
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Local WMCC Names GBPD’s Millard Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

The Wichita Metro Crime Commission (WMCC) recognized Paul Millard of the Great Bend Police Department (GBPD) as Law Enforcement Officer of the Year during its annual awards dinner held on Tuesday, Feb...

Feb 27, 2026
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Local Sever Weather Awareness Week Coming March 2-6

Severe Weather Awareness Week is set for next week, March 2-6. What does that mean for you?

Feb 26, 2026