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Sterling College’s Gibbs Wins 2024 KCM Awards

By Sterling College   STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College journalism garnered state-wide recognition recently by securing victories in the 2024 Kansas Collegiate Media Contest. Senior Shaylee Gibbs, of Amarillo, Texas, came away as an individual winner. Also, the Sterling College Observer, which is in its fifth year as... Read More.

Ponce Named Ambassador of the Year

By Hutchinson Community College   HUTCHINSON, Kan. (April 29,2024) — Hutchinson Community College has announced that Katie Ponce has been selected as the 2023-2024 Wes Christopher Ambassador of the Year. Katie is a 2022 graduate of Macksville High School.  In addition to serving as an Ambassador, Katie... Read More.

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.