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USD 313 Looks Into Possible Home for Ad Astra Academies

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — A new option for a home for Buhler USD 313's Ad Astra Academies may be in the works.At a special noon meeting Tuesday, the USD 313 Board of Education authorized Superintendent Cindy Couchman to negotiate for the purchase of... Read More.

Online Enrollment Now Available for Haven USD 312 Students

HAVEN, Kan. —  USD 312 Superintendent Craig Idacavage announced the launch of the new online enrollment option for students at USD 312 Public Schools. This platform allows parents/guardians to enroll their child in the district from the comfort of their home, at their convenience.To... Read More.

Hydrant Flushing Happening this Week in Sterling

By the City of Sterling STERLING, Kan. — The City of Sterling will be flushing hydrants throughout this week. During this time you may experience discolored water, low water pressure and the presence of sediment out of your tap. The water is still safe to... Read More.

Larned State Hospital Names Dr. Lindsey Dinkel as New Superintendent

By the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Secretary Laura Howard announced on July 24 that Dr. Lindsey Dinkel has been appointed Superintendent at Larned State Hospital (LSH) effective August 20, 2023, when... Read More.

Great Bend Artist to Work on 2 Downtown McPherson Murals

McPHERSON, Kan. — A contract with Great Bend artist Melanie Ryan to do work on two of the downtown McPherson Murals was approved by the City Commission Tuesday. This work includes restoration and repair of the Maxwell Wildlife mural at Main and Sutherland and... Read More.

City of Great Bend Plans for SRCA Drag Strip

By the City of Great Bend  GREAT BEND, Kan. —  The City of Great Bend would like to make a few clarifying comments involving the process that the city is involved in pertaining to the Drag Strip. This is currently a legal matter, and the... Read More.

29th Annual Kids Ag Day: Cultivating Knowledge, Growing Futures

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Ag-Business Committee of the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the upcoming 29th Annual Kids Ag Day, scheduled for Wednesday, September 6th. This highly anticipated event aims to sow the... Read More.

New Taskforce Announced to Combat Fentanyl in Kansas

By Kansas Bureau of Investigation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Kansas Attorney General’s Office, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced a new collaborative initiative to combat fentanyl in Kansas called the Joint Fentanyl Impact Team... Read More.

House of Capper Dedication Ceremony

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The House of Capper, a long standing fixture at the Kansas State Fairgrounds, was re-dedicated Monday afternoon after the completion of a major restoration project that also included the development of a new park honoring the co-author of the... Read More.