Kansas Press Releases

Stand 4 The Land Kansas Releases Investigative Podcast Series Examining How Hyperscale Data Centers Came to Kansas

New Investigation Explores Legislative Process, Public Records, Lobbying Activity, and the Policy Decisions Behind the Proliferation of Hyperscale Projects IOLA, KS, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand 4 The Land Kansas …

KDP CALLS OUT ELECTION INTERFERENCE BY WYCO ELECTION OFFICE

KANSAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY CALLS OUT ELECTION INTERFERENCE BY WYANDOTTE COUNTY ELECTION OFFICE The WyCo Election Office Sent Advance Ballots with a Dead Return PO Box Address   TOPEKA, KS – The Kansas Democratic Party has become aware that voters in Wyandotte …

Sedgwick County, City of Wichita Open Opioid Settlement Funds RFPs

For Immediate Release Thursday, July 30, 2026 Contact Strategic Communications 316-660-9370 (Sedgwick County, Kan.) – Sedgwick County and the City of Wichita, in partnership with the Wichita-Sedgwick County Addiction Intervention Coalition (WSCAIC) …

Asphalt Sealing Project

The Ellis County Public Works Road & Bridge Division is announcing that an asphalt sealing project will be taking place on Monday, August 3rd, beginning at 7:30 a.m. The project will take place in the 200 & 300 blocks of North County Line Road. …

Asphalt Sealing Project

The Ellis County Public Works Road & Bridge Division is announcing that an asphalt sealing project will be taking place on Monday, August 3rd, beginning at approximately 1:00 p.m. The project will take place in the 1200 block of Ellis Avenue. This area …

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Lane reduction on County Route 5 set to begin Aug. 5

Douglas County Public Works announces that County Route 5 (Clinton Lake outer road) will be reduced to one lane for asphalt surfacing starting Wednesday, Aug. 5.  Daytime lane closures and traffic delays are expected.  A pilot car and flaggers will …

Eisenhower Road to Close Friday for Road Improvements

Eisenhower Road will be closed between 7th Street and 13th Street on Friday, July 31, while roadway improvements are made. Crews will be milling and improving sections of the roadway to create a smoother driving surface before chip sealing. Please use an …

Roots of Giving: Annual plant sale grows funds for Just Food

In May, Douglas County Zoning Administrator Ben Harris, along with his family and friends, hosted their annual Kids Plant Sale, raising $3,722 for Just Food, a local food pantry. Harris said the idea grew from a walk with his oldest son, Sam, who was 7 at …

FIVE DAYS OUT, KANSAS GOP PRIMARY FOR GOVERNOR DEVOLVES INTO CHAOS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 30, 2026 Contact: Hans Torgerson [email protected] FIVE DAYS OUT, KANSAS GOP PRIMARY FOR GOVERNOR DEVOLVES INTO CHAOS Masterson and Sarnecki trade corruption charges and "wall to wall lies," and Sarnecki says Trump got …

Sedgwick County Treasurer Opening New Satellite Tag Location in Derby Public Library

For Immediate Release Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Contact Strategic Communications 316-660-9370 (Sedgwick County, Kan.) –Sedgwick County Treasurer Brandi Baily is adding a satellite tag location in Derby, announcing the expansion of services to the Derby …

Motor Vehicle Office Closed Aug. 5 for Required State Training

The Franklin County Motor Vehicle Office will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 5, while staff attend required training for state motor vehicle system updates. The office will reopen during normal business hours on Thursday, Aug. 6. We appreciate your patience. …

Notice of Primary Election Ballot Audit

As required by K.S.A. 25-3009, a postelection audit of ballots cast in 1% of precincts in Butler County will begin at 5 P.M. on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at the Election Office. No less than two (2) precincts per contested race for this Primary Election …

Sedgwick County Celebrates 25 Drug Court Program Graduates

For Immediate Release Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Contact Strategic Communications 316-660-9370 (Sedgwick County, Kan.) – The Sedgwick County Department of Corrections (SCDOC) celebrated 25 graduates from the Sedgwick County Drug Court Program on Tuesday, July …

Accepting Applications for the Franklin County Planning Commission

About the Planning Commission The Governing Body created the Franklin County Planning Commission by the adoption of Resolution No. 23-91, which was passed and adopted on December 23, 1991 and published on December 27, 1991. The membership consists of nine …

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) August 4 Agenda

The Lawrence-Douglas County MPO will be holding a TAC meeting on Tuesday, August 4, 2026; 2:30 PM at the Lawrence Public Library in Meeting Room A. (707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044) This meeting will be held in a hybrid format. Some staff will be in- …

Regents appoint Dr. Jennifer Bonds-Raacke as next President and CEO of the Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2026 Regents appoint Dr. Jennifer Bonds-Raacke as next President and CEO of the Board (Coffeyville, Kan.) – The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) voted today to name Dr. Jennifer Bonds-Raacke as the next President and CEO of …

Tanesha D. Thompson to lead Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s Mid-Western Region

New regional director begins term with focus on connection, development and growth across eight states KANSAS CITY, KS, UNITED STATES, July 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tanesha D. Thompson has been named the Mid-Western Regional Director of Alpha …

The Water Depot Helps Businesses Turn Every Bottle into a Marketing Opportunity

The Water Depot today announced its continued focus on helping businesses transform bottled water into a practical marketing resource through professionally. OLATHE, KS, UNITED STATES, July 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Water Depot today announced …

Voting Info

🗳️ Election Day is Tuesday, August 4! 🗳️ Don't wait until Election Day if you'd like to vote early! Early Voting at the Atchison County Courthouse ✅ Monday, Wednesday, & Friday (July 27, 29, and 31): 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. ✅ Tuesday & …