Friday, March 6, 2026

Kansas Community News

For many Kansas students, financial aid delays are making it hard to plan for college

Some high school seniors said they just started receiving financial aid offers this week. And some colleges, including the University of Kansas and Newman...

Pathways to a Healthy Kansas, a Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas initiative, grants $25,000 to the Reno County Farmers’ Market

The Reno County Producers Market, commonly referred to as the Reno County Farmers’ Market, received a check for $25,000 as part of the Pathways to...

Summer is coming: Remember your sunscreen

Summer is knocking on the door, which for many folks means picnics and swimming and gardening and other outdoor activities. Summer also means sun. Lots...

Drivers keep illegally passing stopped school buses. How can Kansas keep kids safe?

Education officials estimate that every day in Kansas, about 1,000 drivers illegally pass a stopped school bus as it picks up or drops off...

Rabies once again diagnosed in Reno County

A veterinary service in Reno County is reporting another case of rabies. On Friday afternoon, Ninnescah Veterinary Service LLC, 13408 S. Mohawk Road, Hutchinson, shared on social...

Think of pets when needing to change lifestyle

If you or your family member is getting older and looking to downsize, think ahead about what that might mean for your pet. "A lot...

Don’t worry, be happy: It could lead to a longer life

Is there a science to happiness? Michelle Lane thinks so. And she can prove it. “I have found more than 30 studies that found that happiness...

Latest nitrate sample in Yoder still above EPA limits

Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. On April 8, 2024, a...