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Applications Open for Second Cohort of Kansas Commerce Rural Champions

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (April 29,2024) — Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland announced that the Office of Rural Prosperity has opened applications for the second cohort of Rural by Choice Champions. Offered in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation,... Read More.

HutchCC Meat Evaluation Team Claims National Championship

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College meat animal evaluation team wrapped up a strong spring with a national championship from the All East Intercollegiate Livestock Judging contest hosted by Mississippi State University April 18-20. This was the inaugural event for junior... Read More.

Damage Information Sought by Area Emergency Management Officials

By Lucky Kidd SOUTHEAST, Kan. — Emergency Management officials around the area are asking anyone who had flood or other damage from the weekend storms to contact them. This is part of the process that could lead to disaster declaration requests being submitted, which require a... Read More.

Tetanus Shots Offered to Individuals Affected by Flooding

By SEK Multi-County Health Department SOUTHEAST, Kan. — SEK Multi-County Health Department is offering free tetanus shots for individuals affected by the recent flooding.  Tetanus shots will be available to impacted residents as well as first responders, volunteers, or any others who have been... Read More.

Senator Marshall Visits Barclay College Nursing Program

By the Office of U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. HAVILAND, Kan. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. toured Barclay College’s new nursing program. The college in Haviland has the only 4-year nursing school program in Southwest Kansas and is working to fill the health care... Read More.

Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Services to be Held May 2 & 3

By Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — In honor of National Police Week, and National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, the State of Kansas will be holding its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Friday, May 3. A Candlelight Vigil will take place on Thursday, May 2.... Read More.

McPherson College Honors Alumni

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. (April 26, 2024) — The McPherson College Citation of Merit award recipients for 2024 are Ron ’60 and Rita (Smallwood) ’61 Harden; Larry ’65 and Sandee (Hoover) ’65 Kitzel; and Sigrid Wagner Horner ‘70. These recipients exemplify the college’s mission... Read More.