KDNS LOCAL NEWS

Jesse Janssen, Superintendent of Lakeside Schools - USD 272, announced his departure at the end of the school year due to family needs. Reflecting on his tenure, he expressed pride in the district's growth and the strong community ties. Janssen emphasized the importance of relationships formed and thanked families for their support.

Bruce Dierking is set to receive the Hod Humiston Award for Sports Broadcasting at the Kansas Association of Broadcasters' Student Broadcast & Sports Seminar on April 9. With over four decades of experience as the voice of the Marysville Bulldogs, Dierking has become a beloved figure in Kansas broadcasting and community service.

The Kansas Storytelling Festival, on April 24-25, 2026, in Downs, KS, will showcase renowned storytellers like Kevin Kling, Ingrid Nixon, Rev. Robert B. Jones, Geraldine Buckley, and Greg Victors. Celebrating the art of storytelling, the festival highlights diverse cultural narratives and educational performances. More information is available on their website.

Cloud County Community College has secured a $249,928 grant from Kansas DOT for the CloudAID project, aimed at establishing a drone infrastructure in Northwest Kansas. This initiative will enhance healthcare logistics, emergency response, and economic development across Cloud County and 25 surrounding counties, positioning the region as a leader in innovative drone services.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Culver due to a loss of pressure, posing a risk of bacterial contamination. Residents should boil water before consumption, avoid using ice from icemakers, and follow specific sanitation guidelines until the advisory is lifted.

A Missouri man, Dennis Simonton, 66, died in a rollover crash in Jewell County. The accident happened on Randall Road as he lost control of his vehicle, which rolled multiple times before resting on its roof. Simonton was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene.