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Governor Laura Kelly filed a motion to intervene after the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) this morning filed a lawsuit to overturn a decades-old state law making Kansas students without legal immigration status eligible for in-state tuition at higher education institutions.

Bert Mosier with Sherman County Community Development joined the Good Neighbor Hour to give an update on different things going on within the Sherman County Community Development organization.

With the amount of severe weather that's been received in the local area these last few days, drain stoppages are bound to happen, leaving some roadways flooded. Especially in Thomas County, roads, ditches, and lots of other areas have standing water.

Caleb Alexander Patton, 21, of Colby, died Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby.

When it's summertime, there's three things almost guaranteed in a travel bag; sunscreen, snacks, and bug spray. Everyone hates pesky bugs during the summer, and none are more annoying than mosquitoes. June 21st through the 27th is National Mosquito Control Week, so the Kansas Department of Environment is offering a helping hand with some tips on how to take care of these blood sucking nuisances.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Long Island public water supply system located in Phillips County.

Thomas Alford Butler was born in Bryson Texas on October 15th, 1941, to Chester Richard (Shorty) and Anna Mae (Petit) Butler. Tom graduated from Goodland High School in 1959.

The Goodland USD 352 Board of Education held a regular meeting on Monday, June 22nd, so Bill Biermann joined the Good Neighbor Hour to go through the important items from said meeting.

Governor Laura Kelly announced on Monday the retirement of Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) Secretary Mark Burghart, who has served as Secretary since March 26, 2019. His last day in this role will be July 31, 2026.

The Thomas County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Leonard Malcolm Ramsey in connection with a burglary investigation that occurred on May 21, 2026, in Thomas County.

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland encourages jobseekers and employers searching for available talent to take part in this month’s Virtual Statewide Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 25.

The Kansas Department of Transportation expresses its appreciation for employees celebrating state service anniversaries in July. KDOT is proud to acknowledge them for the long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kansas. Listed below are the employees and their hometowns.