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Kansas-Owned Businesses Recognized at Commerce’s ‘To The Stars’ Ceremony

Monday, October 7

By the Kansas Department of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. (Oct. 3, 2024) — Kansas businesses and entrepreneurs were honored Thursday night during the Kansas Department of Commerce’s 2024 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards ceremony at the Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau. The event... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved September Bids

Monday, October 7

By the Kansas Department of Transportation The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Sept. 18, 2024, in Topeka.Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and... Read More.

Dedication Set for K-96 Highway Signs Honoring Vietnam War Soldier From Haven

Friday, October 4

By Jake Feil HAVEN, Kan. — A dedication for K-96 signs memorializing a soldier from Haven, killed during the Vietnam War, will be held Oct. 26.The Kansas Department of Transportation will install the two signs along K-96 at Haven in honor of Army Pfc. Henry... Read More.

Governor Laura Kelly Declares October as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Month

Wednesday, October 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment KANSAS — Governor Laura Kelly proclaims the month of October as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Awareness Month. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is committed to reducing childhood lead poisoning in the state due to... Read More.

KDA and KDHE Remind Kansans to Vaccinate Animals Against Rabies

Wednesday, October 2

By the Kansas Department of Agriculture MANHATTAN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Agriculture and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment together advise Kansans to be alert to the human health risk caused by unvaccinated animals, following a second detection of rabies in a... Read More.

Atrium Ordered Demolished at Hutchinson City Council Meeting Oct. 1

Tuesday, October 1

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday evening voted to proceed with demolition of the Atrium Hotel and Convention Center at 1400 North Lorraine. The unanimous vote to move forward came after the owner of the property (which closed in December... Read More.

Hutch Fest Taking Place this Friday and Saturday (Oct. 4 & 5) in Downtown Hutch

Tuesday, October 1

By Hutch Rec HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec, in a partnership with the Downtown Hutch Rod Run, is excited to release the line-up of activities and events taking place during Hutch Fest this weekend in Downtown Hutchinson, October 4 & 5.Hutch Fest featured events include:... Read More.

Dr. Johnson, USD 308 Superintendent, Promoted to Brigadier General

Tuesday, October 1

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Effective September 3, 2024, Colonel Dawn M. Johnson of Hutchinson, Kansas, was officially promoted to Brigadier General in the United States Army Reserve. BG Johnson currently serves as the Commander of the 143 Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) in Orlando,... Read More.

McPherson County Public Works Director Terminated Following Executive Session at Conclusion of County Commission Meeting Sept. 30

Monday, September 30

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Public Works Director Tom Kramer was terminated, effective immediately, by McPherson County Commissioners Monday. The termination came following a brief executive session at the conclusion of their weekly meeting. No explanation was given by Commissioners when... Read More.

Barton Community College to Host Community Blood Drive This Thursday, American Red Cross to Give Out $10 Amazon Gift Cards

Monday, September 30

Story by Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College will host a blood drive from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Kirkman Practice Gym. Donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card from the American Red Cross... Read More.

Rural Champions Program Receives Two International Economic Development Awards

Monday, September 30

By the Kansas Department of Commerce KANSAS (Sept. 27, 2024) — The Kansas Department of Commerce’s Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP) has received two 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Silver Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for their Rural Champions program. The... Read More.

Atrium Demolition Decision Could Come Tuesday

Sunday, September 29

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Although staff was willing to give a little on some of the time frames and the amount of bond owner Josiah Joseph would have to post, the Hutchinson City Council may take action to order demolition of the Atrium... Read More.