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Fresh Start Woodworks Ready to Serve

By Megan Barfield, Great Bend Chamber of Commerce   GREAT BEND, Kan. — Fresh Start Woodworks, a new manufacturing venture based in Great Bend, celebrated its grand opening with a Chamber Coffee and ribbon-cutting ceremony, hosted by sister company Just In Time Remodeling. Owned by Justin... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces North America’s Largest Roofing Manufacturer to Invest More than $300M; Create More than 130 Jobs in Newton

By Kansas Department of Commerce   TOPEKA/NEWTON, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, will invest more than $300 million in Newton by constructing a new shingle plant. The estimated 275,000-square-foot facility... Read More.

Closing Reception Announced for Exhibition at Friendship Hall

By McPherson College   McPHERSON, Kan. — A closing reception for the current exhibit in Friendship Hall at McPherson College will be held on Wednesday, March 27 at noon. The exhibit features the artwork of Topeka artists Barbara Waterman-Peters and Larry Peters. The reception will include... Read More.

Zion Burgess Named 2024 Kansas Youth of the Year

By Brenna Eller   TOPEKA, Kan. — Zion Burgess, Hutchinson High School senior, won the 2024 Kansas Youth of the Year competition yesterday in Topeka.  Burgess participated in interviews, panel discussions and gave a speech about his journey being a "Club kid" in Hutchinson.  Boys & Girls Clubs of... Read More.

HutchCC Board Approves System Enhancements

By Hutchinson Community College   HUTCHINSON, Kan. (March 18, 2024) — The Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees’ March meeting contained a number of items of routine business as well as updates on its Higher Learning Commission accreditation and its Strategic Planning initiatives. In addition, the Board... Read More.