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More moisture has arrived in the area over the last few weeks, but much of the area is still under some sort of drought status. The National Weather Service Office has provided recent information regarding the drought status of all the counties in their coverage area.

The State of Kansas ends June 2026 with total tax collections at $1.07 billion. That is $33.5 million, or 3.2%, above the estimate. Total tax collections were up 1.0% from June 2025.

Kansas Tourism is excited to announce the opening of the 2026 Sunflower Summer program and is inviting Kansas families to enjoy a season packed with unforgettable adventures. Created for Kansas students and their families, the Sunflower Summer program offers complimentary admission to more than 230 attractions across the state. The 2026 season opens Thursday, July 9, and runs through Sunday, August 2.

Johnathan Mathis Schindler, 47, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Thursday night, June 25, 2026.

Just before 4:15 pm on Saturday, July 4th, a 2023 Street Glide Harley Davidson Motorcycle, driven by 54-year-old Steven Cole, was headed westbound on US Highway 36.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory and lake advisory for Ladder Creek and its unnamed tributaries in Scott County from the Scott-Wichita County line to Scott Lake in northern Scott County due to elevated e. coli bacteria levels in the water.

Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) today announced the approval of Kansas’ Health Care Access Improvement Program (HCAIP) preprint by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This preprint outlines the Kansas plan for Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs) to receive enhanced Medicaid payments from KDHE, injecting $83 million into these essential healthcare facilities.

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded $750,000 in Downtown Revive & Thrive grants to support nine building renovation projects across Kansas. When matched with more than $286,000 in local contributions, a total investment of over $1 million will be used to create spaces for business incubators.

Construction season is in full swing, and there are some new changes that the Kansas Department of Transportation wants drivers to be aware of on Kansas roads this summer.

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.

An announcement was made that a federal grand jury in Wichita has indicted 39-year-old Shania Shanahan, of Colby, Kansas, for embezzlement from her former employer.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Kansas Newborn Screening Program (KS NBS) will begin screening for Guanidinoacetate Methyltransferase Deficiency (GAMT) June 29, 2026. GAMT Deficiency is a rare inherited disorder, affecting an estimated 1 in 550,000 to 1 in 2.6 million newborns. KS NBS strives to protect and improve the health of all newborns in Kansas.

As the summer travel season swings into full gear and thousands of families take to Kansas roadways, the Kansas Department of Transportation urges drivers to obey posted speed limits.

Wildfire smoke is impacting air quality across Denver, Central Colorado, and Eastern Colorado. An Air Quality Alert is in effect as smoke and ozone may reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups. Travelers and residents should monitor conditions, limit outdoor activities during heavy smoke, and check the latest air quality forecasts before heading out.

ZeroEyes, creators of the leading multi-analytics weapons detection and threat intelligence platform, today announced that its proactive AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software has been deployed by Colby Public Schools in Kansas to help protect students, staff, and visitors from gun-related threats.

Marty Lehman, Athletic Director for USD 352 Goodland Schools, joined the Good Neighbor Hour to discuss recent happenings in the world of high school summer sports for the Cowboys and Cowgirls of Goodland.