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Career Opportunities in Kansas Plentiful for Those Seeking Work

By Kansas Commerce   TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland invites jobseekers and employers to participate in this month’s Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 23. “In 2023 alone, more than 1,500 jobseekers... Read More.

Cosmosphere Recognized as Tripadvisor 2023 Travelers’ Choice Award Winner

Cosmosphere’s Great Traveler Reviews Earn it a Place Among Travelers’ Favorites By the Cosmosphere   Hutchinson, Kan. – The Cosmosphere today announced it has been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travelers’ Choice award winner for Top 10% of Attractions Worldwide. The coveted award celebrates businesses that... Read More.

Fort Larned Post Band Needing Volunteers

By Fort Larned NHS   LARNED, Kan. — It’s official, we’re getting the band back together. As some may remember, the Fort Larned Post Band was once an ongoing program enjoyed by both participants and listeners. In evaluating the resources currently available at Fort Larned, we realized... Read More.

Kansas Housing Resources Corporation Awards MIH Grants and Tax Credits

KANSAS — Kansas Housing Resources Corporation made award announcements on Aug. 11 for the 2023 Round 2 Moderate Income Housing, Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credit, and Moderate Income Housing-American Rescue Plan Act Award List.  There were 20 projects from 19 Kansas communities awarded MIH Grants... Read More.

Great Bend Man Arrested on Fentanyl Distribution Charges

By Lucky Kidd   GREAT BEND, Kan. — A 35-year-old Great Bend man was arrested Tuesday evening on fentanyl distribution charges. The Barton County Sheriff's Office said Chet Whetham was taken into custody after deputies executed a search warrant at his residence in a Great Bend... Read More.

Chamber Blue Survey Deadline Approaches, Submit by August 17th

By Great Bend Chamber of Commerce   GREAT BEND, Kan. — If your business is interested in reviewing group insurance rates for the 2024 plan year of the Chamber Blue of Kansas health insurance option, the interest survey is now LIVE. The business must complete the... Read More.