hcj Gov. Kelly establishes 'Order of the Sunflower' military award The governor used executive authority to create the state honor, naming a Fort Riley spouse as the inaugural recipient.
mcj McPherson School Board Selects Rierson as Next Superintendent The Moundridge schools chief and former Lincoln Elementary principal will succeed outgoing Superintendent Shiloh Vincent
hays Northwest Kansas to gain centralized mental health crisis center, diverting patients from jails and ERs New 16-bed Hays facility will open May 4 to serve a 20-county region
hays Hays, Ellis County leaders lobby federal lawmakers on local water, mental health priorities 11-person delegation travels to Washington to seek funding for emergency communications and regional projects
ksu Riley County police leaders to discuss 2027 budget options at public town hall Department prepares to outline funding needs ahead of municipal budget process
ksu Riley County Police Department Reports 8 Arrests Over April 25-27, 2026 Log covering April 25-27, 2026 includes domestic battery, violating a protection order and criminal damage to property
