Kansas Press Association

10/09/2026

Join the Kansas Press Association as we celebrate the 2026 Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame and Kansas Photojournalism Hall of Fame inductees.

Thanks to a generous sponsorship by the KU William Allen White School of Journalism and Mass Communications, the President’s Luncheon and Halls of Fame Induction will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 20 at the Sunflower Nonprofit Center in Topeka
Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame honorees are Andy Taylor, Laura Scott, David and Connie Powls, Bruce Buchanan, Stan Finger, Rod Haxton and Calder Pickett.

Kansas Photojournalism Hall of Fame honorees are Andy Nelson, Berne Ketchum, David LaBelle, Tom Dorsey, Tim Janicke and Susan Biddle.

Help us honor their contributions to Kansas journalism. Reserve your spot here: https://kansaspressassociation.ticketspice.com/kpa-presidents-luncheon-and-halls-of-fame-inductions

10/09/2026

Kansas newspapers meet readers where they are: in print, online, in email inboxes and across social media.

The format may evolve, but the mission remains the same: deliver credible local information that helps people make informed decisions and strengthens their communities.

We’re proud to celebrate the work of Kansas newspaper professionals during National Newspaper Week.

10/08/2026

This week, take a moment to thank the people behind your local newspaper.

They work long hours to cover breaking news, public meetings, community events, local sports, agriculture, business, education and the everyday stories that make Kansas communities unique.

Strong local newspapers help build stronger communities. Happy National Newspaper Week to newspapers across Kansas.

10/07/2026

Every Kansas community has stories worth telling.

Local newspapers preserve history, spotlight people making a difference, recognize milestones and provide a trusted record of the moments that matter—from the smallest towns to the state’s largest cities.

This week, celebrate your local newspaper by subscribing, sharing a story, thanking a journalist or supporting the local businesses that advertise in it.

10/06/2026

From one of our generational newspaper families, The Taylors of SE Kansas.

10/06/2026

Democracy works better when communities have reliable local news.

Kansas newspapers attend the meetings, ask the questions, review the records and report the facts - helping citizens understand the decisions that affect their schools, taxes, roads, public safety and quality of life.

During National Newspaper Week, we honor the essential watchdog role of community journalism.

10/05/2026

This National Newspaper Week, we celebrate the Kansas newspapers that tell their communities' stories every day.

From city hall and school board meetings to Friday-night football, local businesses, student achievements, obituaries, celebrations and the issues that shape our towns - Kansas newspapers help neighbors stay connected.

Thank you to the journalists, editors, photographers, publishers and newspaper teams who serve Kansas communities with care and purpose.

09/11/2026