With the Kansas legislative session now complete, lawmakers are taking a moment to reflect on what was accomplished and what issues remain unresolved. In a recent interview with Senator Dinah Sykes, she discussed how the final weeks unfolded, key policy highlights, and what Kansans should be watching as we move toward the next session.

Bernice Ann Crouch July 26, 1940 — April 1, 2026 Leoti, KS

Charlene Maxine Barnett July 24, 1938 — April 4, 2026

Glenda “Jean” (Crabb) Herbel, 83, of Colby, Kansas, passed away on April 1, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Jean was born December 7, 1942, the first anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, to Glenn and Dorothy (Phillips) Crabb and grew up in Colby as a middle child which is probably why she was adaptable and the proverbial peacemaker for her family.

Donald Lee Dorn October 22, 1956 — April 3, 2026 Goodland, Kansas A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available. Memorial contributions may be made out to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

James Chester Boaz July 8, 1925 — April 3, 2026 Goodland, Kansas A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available. Services will be held at a later date. Koons Russell Funeral Home Goodland, KS

Injury crash on I-70 in Gove County Sunday morning. A Colorado driver lost control, sideswiped a semi, and rolled near milepost 83. Driver taken to Oakley Hospital with minor injuries. Two young passengers were uninjured.

As the regular legislative session comes to a close, lawmakers are turning their attention to veto session and unfinished priorities—most notably property tax reform. During a recent conversation with Ty Masterson, several key policy updates and priorities for Kansas residents were discussed, ranging from agriculture protections to the state budget and housing affordability.

Match Month is underway at the Thomas County Community Foundation, where donations go further thanks to matching funds from the Hanson and Patterson Foundations. Every $1 donated is matched by $2.50, helping fund local projects, grants, and community improvements across Thomas County. Learn how to give and make a bigger impact this April.

Glennis Jewell (Uhrich) Boyd was born October 29, 1936, to Jacob and Anna Laura (DeLong) Uhrich, at their farmhouse, south of Oakley, in Logan County, KS. She was the youngest of three sisters. Glennis left her life here on earth on March 30, 2026.

Today was the Grand Opening and ribbon cutting of Twisted Moustache Barber Shop in Goodland. Owner, Cindy Bohl who previously owned The 17th Street Barber Shop, is back, at her new location inside the Goodland Airport. It was a great turnout with good food, music and desserts. Stop by and check out her new location, 596 Airport Rd in Goodland.

Carl F. (Francis) Hanson, Jr. was born January 14, 1928, to Carl F. (Frederick) Hanson and Johannah Susannah (Berndt) Hanson at Mcallister, Kansas. He was baptized on January 29, 1928, and confirmed August 25, 1940, at Pleasant Valley Lutheran Church near his home. He attended his early years of education at rural Pleasant Valley School transferring to Winona Public School for high school. He graduated in May 1945.

Lori Jean Andersen, 73, of Colby, KS died Thursday, March 26, 2026. She was born in Racine, Wisconsin on October 15, 1952, to Elmo and Evelyn (Rasmussen) Andersen.

Don E. Moore March 3, 1962 — March 26, 2026 Tribune, Kansas A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available.  There will be no services held. Memorial contributions may be made out to the Don Moore Memorial Fund and may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Fatal crash in Phillips County Saturday afternoon as a Prairie View woman died after her SUV left the road, struck a culvert, and caught fire south of U.S. 36. The Kansas Highway Patrol is investigating the deadly accident that occurred on West 1300 Road.

Semi vs. pickup crash on U.S. 83 near Scott City, Kansas closed the highway for over six hours. The accident occurred at 9:07 p.m. March 28