Why Kansas Flags Were Lowered
In honor of Former Senate President Steve Morris.
When the Kansas Half-Staff Order Began and Ended
Use the exact end boundary above. A flag may return to full-staff at sunset, noon, a stated clock time, or another named event. If the end is not confirmed, open the source before acting.
Where the Kansas Half-Staff Order Applied
Facilities and locations specified in the official notice
- Facilities
- State
- U.S. flag
- Affected
- State flag
- Not stated
- Private display
- Not stated
What This Half-Staff Order Means for Flag Owners
Follow the Locations Named in This Order
An order can cover federal property, all state facilities, one building, or another named place. Do not expand a limited order beyond the stored scope.
Return Flags to Full-Staff at the Stated Time
Use the end date and boundary above. Before raising the flag, confirm that a newer federal or state half-staff order has not taken effect.
Check for a Newer Half-Staff Order
This detail page preserves one directive. It does not make an old order current, so use today’s status page for the latest operational answer.
Official Source and Evidence for This Half-Staff Order
Jan 4th through (to be determined). Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, today ordered flags throughout Finney, Grant, Hamilton, Kearny, Morton, Stanton, Stevens, Haskell, Greeley, and Wichita counties be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in honor of Former Kansas Senate President Steve Morris. “From his time serving our country in the United States Air Force, to his years of service on the Hugoton Board of Education and tenure as President of the Kansas State Senate, Steve Morris was a principled and pragmatic leader,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “His commonsense and commitment moved Kansas forward. My deepest condolences go out to his family and loved ones.”
The linked government page remains the authoritative version.
Kansas Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the Honoring Former Senate President Steve Morris order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins January 4, 2026 and ends January 4, 2026. Check the current status page before changing a flag.
Does this Kansas half-staff order apply to homes and businesses?
Only if the notice says so. Government orders usually direct named public facilities and may separately invite private citizens, businesses, and organizations to participate. Check “Private display” in the scope above and read the source when it is not stated.
Which flags and locations did this order cover?
Use the scope cards above. They separate the facility type, geographic area, U.S. flag, state flag, and private-display guidance retained from the notice.
Where can I verify this half-staff order?
Use the official-source link on this page. The government notice remains authoritative if it differs from this normalized record.