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Single Vehicle Crash Southeast of McPherson Claims Life of Newton Man

Tuesday, January 28

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A Newton man died late Monday night in a one vehicle crash southeast of McPherson that led to about a two-hour closure of K-61 just west of the I-135 interchange.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a pickup driven by Sam... Read More.

Stafford to Host Public Meeting on Downtown Historic District Survey

Monday, January 27

STAFFORD, Kan. — The City of Stafford and Stafford County Economic Development are having a public meeting at Stafford City Hall on Monday, Feb. 3 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss a historical district survey to be conducted in the downtown area of Stafford during... Read More.

Fatal Chase in Kiowa County Linked to Anderson County Homicide Investigation

Monday, January 27

KIOWA COUNTY, Kan. — A chase that led to a fatal accident in southwest Kansas Saturday night has been linked to a homicide investigation in Anderson County.According to information from the Anderson County Sheriff's Office, deputies had made a welfare check at a residence... Read More.

Heenan’s Named 2025 NCCC Heritage Family

Monday, January 27

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Neosho County Community College Foundation is proud to announce the Heenan family as the 2025 NCCC Heritage Family. This annual honor is bestowed on a family who represents outstanding support for Neosho County Community College and its endeavors.The Heenan family... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s January Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Tommie Westfahl

Monday, January 27

HAVEN, Kan. (Jan. 27, 2025) — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Tommie Westfahl, Haven Grade School Fourth Grade teacher, as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union.Each month, Ad Astra Radio honors a different educator,... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber Celebrates United Way’s New Location and Community Impact

Friday, January 24

GREAT BEND, Kan. — On Thursday, January 16th, the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting for United Way of Central Kansas (UWCK), celebrating their new office location at 2000 Washington Avenue in Great Bend. The event also served as an opportunity... Read More.

Kicker Monster Truck Show Previously Postponed from Jan. 4 Now Canceled

Friday, January 24

SALINA, Kan. — Due to conflicting schedules, Tony's Pizza Event Center and Oak View Group announced the cancellation of the 7:30 p.m. Kicker Monster Truck Show previously postponed from Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. The event center shared its apologies with fans and ticket holders... Read More.

Central Kansas CASA Celebrates New Location and Prepares for 20th Annual CASA Chocolate Auction

Friday, January 24

GREAT BEND, Kan. — On Thursday, January 16th, the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting for Central Kansas CASA, Inc., marking the celebration of their new office location at 2000 Washington Avenue in Great Bend. The event also served as a... Read More.

Rural Economic Development Grant Recipients Announced

Friday, January 24

The recent recipients of the Strategic Economic Expansion and Development grant program were announced by Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland on Thursday, Jan. 23. More than $250,000 has been distributed among 12 recipients in this round of funding.Awardees of the grant... Read More.

Martin, Bontrager, Huslig to Speak in Tabor College Spring Lecture Series on Entrepreneurship

Thursday, January 23

HILLSBORO, Kan. — Three speakers will be part of the spring series of the Dean A. and Carol Nachtigall Lecture Series on Entrepreneurship. Vincent Martin Pastor/Business Owner Wichita, Kan. January 27, 2025 Vincent (fs’07) and Tiesha Martin own Legacy Performance Club in Wichita, Kan. That facility also features... Read More.

Sterling College Theatre Presents A Doll’s House, Part Two

Thursday, January 23

STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College Theatre invites you to step into a world of poignant humor and stirring debate with its production of Lucas Hnath’s acclaimed play, A Doll’s House, Part Two on Friday and Saturday, January 31 and February 1 at 7:30 p.m.... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $25M for Stafford County Transload Facility Project

Wednesday, January 22

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that the Port Authority of Stafford County (PASC) has secured $25 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program.  “The Port... Read More.