KDNS LOCAL NEWS

KD Country 94 and Classic Rock Z-96.3 The Lake were honored with five awards at the 2026 Broadcast Excellence in Kansas Awards. They received one second-place award for "Campfire Chats" in Public Affairs Programming and four honorable mentions for various commercial and promotional efforts. The awards emphasize local broadcasting excellence in Kansas.

A Glasco man was seriously injured Saturday afternoon following a head-on collision on U.S. Highway 24 in Cloud County.

Unified School District 273 has announced a change to its 2026–2027 academic calendar, moving the start date to August 19, 2026, affecting all students, including preschoolers. The last school day is now May 26, 2027. Preliminary events will continue as planned, with further communications forthcoming for parents and guardians.

A boil water advisory is in effect for the City of Natoma’s public water supply system due to a disinfection unit failure. Residents must boil water for one minute before drinking or using it for food preparation. Dispose of ice cubes and avoid ice from automatic icemakers. Stay informed and act quickly to protect your family.

A boil water advisory is in effect for the City of Culver’s public water supply system in Ottawa County, with precautions in place since July 21, 2026. Customers must boil water for one minute before drinking or using it for food, and avoid ice from automatic icemakers. Flushing water lines and disinfecting dishes with bleach are also required to stay safe. The advisory continues until conditions allowing safe water are restored.

On July 13, 2026, the Innovation Center awarded $60,476 in grants to enhance childcare access in Northwest Kansas, benefiting for-profit facilities. The funding aims to stabilize the childcare workforce, ensuring quality care for families. Twelve facilities received staff retention grants, and 54 facilities received multi-purpose grants, addressing regional childcare challenges.