Here's What's Happening

RARE BLUE MOON

A rare blue moon will be visible from Kansas starting today, and it will appear bigger and brighter than a typical full moon. The... Read More.

NEW LICENSE PLATE

The Kansas Department of Revenue announced today that the new standard license plate design, “To the Stars,” is now available. The new design was... Read More.

BOIL WATER ADVISORY

-The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Walton public water supply system located in... Read More.

WALNUT VALLEY FESTIVAL

Organizers of the 52nd Walnut Valley Festival have announced the winners and alternates of the 2024 NewSong Showcase. The NewSong Showcase gives aspiring songwriters... Read More.

MAN APPREHENDED

Ricardo Marin-Valadez, a minimum-custody resident of Johnson County Adult Residential Center (ARC) has been apprehended. Marin-Valadez was taken into custody Sunday night by the... Read More.

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

In anticipation of National Nonprofit Day on August 17, State Treasurer Steven Johnson announced that his office is initiating a week-long outreach effort to... Read More.

WATER WATCH

Arkansas City residents are being asked to voluntarily reduce their water use. The City Commission declared a Class 1, Stage 1 Water Watch because... Read More.

NEW PRINCIPAL

Christy Reams of Winfield, Kansas, has been named the new principal of Woodlands Elementary, pending board approval, for the 2024-2025 school year. Reams earned... Read More.