Cloud County Fair Marquee July 2026 #2
Innovation Center Awards More Than $60,000 in Childcare Grants Across Northwest Kansas

The Innovation Center recently awarded a total of $60,476 in grant funding to support for-profit childcare facilities across Northwest Kansas, reinforcing the organization's commitment to strengthening childcare access and supporting the regional workforce.

Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center in Norton

Local News

American Red Cross
Local American Red Cross Declares Emergency Blood Shortage

The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage as the blood supply fell nearly 25% in June.

Jul 13, 2026
Shudak (Courtesy Photo from Rolling Hills Zoo)
Local Rolling Hills Zoo Mourns Loss of Beloved 48-Year-Old Chimpanzee Shudak

SALINA, KS — Rolling Hills Zoo is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Shudak, one of the zoo's most beloved chimpanzees and a cherished member of the Rolling Hills Zoo family for nearly three d...

Jul 13, 2026
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
Local Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Special Hunt Applications Now Open

PRATT– Hunters looking for unique opportunities on public and private lands across Kansas can apply for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks' Special Hunts program in July. The program offers m...

Jul 13, 2026
Kansas Farm Bureau - Insight
Local KFB Insight: Summertime Experiences

Growing up on a small farm in central New Mexico allowed me the opportunity to experience many things that the majority of my classmates did not. Several of those experiences are core memories that I ...

Jul 13, 2026
Cloud County Courthouse in Concordia (Photo by Olivia Bergmeier)
Local Cloud County Commission to Hold Regular Meeting on July 13

The Cloud County Commission will hold their regular weekly meeting on Monday, July 13, at the Cloud County Courthouse in Concordia.

Jul 12, 2026
Concordia City Hall (Photo by Olivia Bergmeier)
Local City of Concordia to Hold 2027 Budget Study Session on July 15

The Concordia City Commission is set to hold a regular meeting on the evening of Wednesday, July 15 at City Hall.

Jul 10, 2026

Sports

Grayson Farha at State Golf
Sports Jackson and Farha End Season at State Golf

Grayson Farha and Logan Jackson represented Concordia High School at the 2026 KHSAA 4A Boys State Tournament held at the Hesston Golf Course on Tuesday, May 26th.

May 28, 2026
Concordia Panthers
Sports Concordia Baseball Ends Season in State Quarterfinal Loss

On a Memorial Day Monday afternoon, the 2026 Concordia Panther baseball team took the state baseball diamond for the first time since 2017 at Dean Evans Stadium in Salina.

May 25, 2026
Concordia Track and Field
Sports Ten Panthers, Two Relays Punch Ticket to State Track and Field

The Concordia boys and girls track and field teams traveled to Buhler on Thursday, May 21st, trying to clinch a trip to the largest high school track and field meet in the country, the 2026 Kansas Sta...

May 22, 2026
2026 KSHSAA Baseball State Championships
Sports Panthers To Face Paola in Memorial Day State Quarterfinal Tilt

For the first time since 2017, the Concordia Panther baseball team is state-bound. Concordia will be the number three seed in the 2026 Class 4A State Baseball Tournament.

May 22, 2026
Cloud County’s Bailey Burns won one of the first National Titles of the three-day meet by recording a first-attempt mark of 7.80 meters (25 feet, 7 inches) in the long jump to win over New Mexico Junior College’s Pavashe Muzokomba who was able to record a mark of 7.74 meters (25 feet, 4.75 inches) on his sixth and final attempt of the meet.
Sports KJCCC Men's Track And Field Athletes Win Six NJCAA D1 Men's Outdoor Track And Field National Titles To Conclude 2026 Season

5 KJCCC men’s track and field student-athletes from 4 different conference institutions, along with 1 relay team put their names into the NJCAA Men’s Track and Field record books by winning individual...

May 21, 2026
KSHSAA State Basketball Sites Set for 2028
Sports KSHSAA State Basketball Sites Set for 2028

The KSHSAA State Basketball Tournament semifinal and final sites for the 2028 season have been selected, and for the first time, all sites are located in the Wichita area.

May 21, 2026