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Schmidt Honored for Fall Teacher of Promise

Monday, October 9

By Sterling CollegeSterling College Education Student Sydney Schmidt, of Colwich, Kan., was recognized at the 2023 Dale Dennis Kansas Teacher of the Year Banquet as a “Teacher of Promise.” The banquet was held at the Wichita Marriott Hotel on September 23. “This is a... Read More.

Pumpkins and Persistence Pays Off at Walters’ Pumpkin Patch in Kansas

Monday, October 9

Go big or gourd home at this pumpkin patch in Butler County By Sheridan Wimmer, Kansas Living BUTLER COUNTY, Kan. — The Walters started their pumpkin patch in 1986 because of Becky’s love of horticulture. She had been working at a greenhouse in El Dorado... Read More.

Youth Services Director Shelly Bredemeier to Retire after 35 Years of Service

Monday, October 9

By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — After 35 years of service to Reno County, Shelly Bredemeier is retiring as Director of Reno County Youth Services, 219 West Second Ave., and her last day will be on December 22, 2023.Bredemeier began working at... Read More.

More than $6.2M Awarded for Law Enforcement Safety and Security Equipment

Sunday, October 8

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced that more than $6.2 million from the Local Safety and Security Equipment (LSSE) grant program was awarded to 72 Kansas law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, and 911 communications agencies. The... Read More.

Raising Hope for Reno County, United Way’s Campaign Underway

Saturday, October 7

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — United Way of Reno County's annual campaign started on Sept. 1, and the organization is getting ready for quite a few fundraisers this fall. Starla Wells, one of two resource development representatives working on fund development said the campaign goal... Read More.

Reno County Child Care Task Force Seeks Projects for Capital Projects Fund Accelerator Grant

Friday, October 6

By the Reno County Child Care Task Force HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Reno County Child Care Task Force is currently seeking interest from community partners who would like to be part of a collaborative application to the Kansas’ Capital Projects Fund Accelerator Grant opportunity. The CPF... Read More.

Community Fund Grant Ceremony and Unite for Rice County Match Week

Friday, October 6

By Ad Astra News STERLING, Kan. — Join the Rice County Community Foundation for the Community Fund Grant Ceremony on Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. at Studio 96 in Sterling. It will be a day of celebration, community spirit and a day for making a... Read More.

Steel Skarecrow Liquid Courage Video Release Party and Live Show

Friday, October 6

By Brenna Eller WICHITA, Kan. — Steel Skarecrow invites you to their video release party and live show at Wichita Union Stockyard on Friday the 13th. Doors will open at 7 p.m., at 6251 W. MacArthur Rd., Southwest Wichita, and it will be $10 admission at... Read More.

Paint Party – What, Here, Now

Thursday, October 5

By Irene Nielsen LINDSBORG, Kan. — Prairie Paint Parties will address fun art expressions for a special time for adults and junior adults. Couples, clubs, travelers, and more often seek an authentic experience of prairie living. Mid Kansas is known for celebrating arts. This is... Read More.

Inman Match Week: Oct. 6 through Oct. 12

Thursday, October 5

By McPherson County Community FoundationINMAN, Kan. — McPherson County Community Foundation's partnering foundation the Inman Community Foundation has received a grant to increase the amount that they can match for their upcoming Match Week 2023. This grant, gifted from the Patterson Family Foundation, will provide... Read More.

Former Marion Police Chief Responds to Federal Lawsuit Filed Against him by Kansas Reporter

Thursday, October 5

Deb Gruver says she suffered in aftermath of Marion County raid By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Deb Gruver believes she suffered lasting emotional and physical injury when Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody snatched her cell phone out of her hand during... Read More.

BPU Employee of the Month for September : Jared Hagemann

Thursday, October 5

By the McPherson Board of Public Utilities McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Board of Public Utilities delivers some of the lowest-cost and most reliable power and water in the State. However, the BPU wouldn’t be able to do what it does as well as it... Read More.