Southwest Kansas
WKCF accepting board applications
The Western Kansas Community Foundation (WKCF) is currently accepting board applications to fill vacancies for the next term starting January 2026.
Kansas could get stiffed by the White House for this year’s firefighting and forestry programs
The money lets Kansas train more than 1,500 firefighters per year across the state and helps get trucks, generators and hand-tools for rural fire departments.
Western Kansans have to travel miles to see a doctor. Experts say it leads to worse health outcomes
Western Kansas is the place for a quiet, rural lifestyle. But with that comes shortages when you need to see a doctor. Many will drive an hour or more to receive quality health care. But some of the problems may not be easily fixed.
CommonSpirit Health accepting applications for grants
CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region will soon be accepting applications for its annual Community Health Improvement grants.
Berning Veterinary Services open for business
Berning Veterinary Services is open for business as of July 1, in Lakin, to serve the needs of southwest Kansas.
KDOT signage project begins in area counties
The Kansas Department of Transportation has started a signing project to replace signage along several sections of U.S. Highway 50, U.S. Highway 400, U.S. Highway 56, and Kansas Highway 23 in Gray, Ford, Finney and Meade counties.