The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is accepting applications for the Behavioral Safety grant program for federal fiscal year 2027.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday April 18th, 2026, at 11:00 AM MT at the First Christian Church in Goodland with Pastor Monika Hunter officiating. Family will start greeting friends at 10:00 AM.

A Memorial Service will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Goodland, KS on Saturday, April 18, 2026 with Rosary at 9:30AM followed with Mass at 10:00AM inurnment will follow at the Goodland Cemetery, North Main Street, Goodland.

Senator Jerry Moran joined the Colby Community College President Seth Carter and others for the ground-breaking ceremony for the new dormitories.

A semi-truck overturned Thursday afternoon on I-70 in Sherman County, about 13 miles east of Goodland. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports the driver overcorrected after entering a ditch, causing the semi to roll. The driver was taken to Goodland Regional Medical Center with suspected minor injuries.

As the Kansas legislative session comes to a close, lawmakers are reflecting on the policies passed, the challenges that remain, and what lies ahead. In a recent interview, Brandon Woodard shared his perspective on the fast-paced finish to the session, ongoing concerns about property taxes and education funding, and several policy wins he believes will benefit Kansans.

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.