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Great Bend Police Chief Releases Statement Regarding Increased Police Presence at Great Bend Middle School

Wednesday, September 25

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Police Chief Steve Haulmark released a statement to the public today with information regarding increased police presence at the Great Bend Middle School. "This measure is being taken as part of our commitment to ensure the safety of students,... Read More.

Hutchinson High School Senior, Mya Cook, Receives National Merit Scholar Commendation

Tuesday, September 24

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School senior Mya Cook has been recognized as a Commended Student by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. She is considering furthering her education at either the University of Kansas or Kansas State University after graduation in... Read More.

Great Bend Man Sentenced for Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child

Tuesday, September 24

By Lucky Kidd PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — A Great Bend Man who entered an “Alford Plea” to aggravated indecent liberties with a child involving incidents occurring in Larned between 2016 and 2017 was sentenced Tuesday to just over 26 ½ years in prison.Shelby Lee Starr... Read More.

McPherson College Ranks in U.S. News & World Report “Best College” List

Tuesday, September 24

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — For the ninth consecutive year, McPherson College has earned recognition by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-25 “Best Colleges” list for Regional Colleges in the Midwest. This year, the college climbed six places in the rankings. Additionally,... Read More.

Bretz Injury Law Announces 2024 Ride Like MADD Poker Run

Tuesday, September 24

By Bretz Injury Law WICHITA, Kan. — Bretz Injury Law is excited to present the 2024 Ride Like MADD Poker Run happening in Wichita, KS on Saturday, October 5th. Registration will... Read More.

Governor Laura Kelly Declares September 23 – 27 as Kansas Falls Prevention Awareness Week

Tuesday, September 24

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment KANSAS — Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed September 23 – 27, 2024, as Kansas Falls Prevention Awareness Week. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Older Adult Falls Prevention Coalition are committed to empowering... Read More.

Sen. Marshall Joins Grassley and Bicameral Colleagues in Calling Out Abuses in the Biden-Harris Unaccompanied Migrant Children Program

Tuesday, September 24

By the Office of U.S Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and bicameral Republican colleagues in a letter urging President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to work with Congress to... Read More.

USD 313 Childcare Ribbon Cuttings Monday

Monday, September 23

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 held the formal ribbon cuttings Monday morning for the district's two daycare centers, including Buhler Beginnings housed at Buhler Grade School and Crusader Crossing in the former Faith Baptist Church at 56th and Plum.The two projects... Read More.

American Legion National Commander Visits Sterling

Monday, September 23

By Lucky Kidd STERLING, Kan. — American Legion National Commander James A. LaCoursiere, Jr. is visiting ten American Legion posts this week as he tours Central and Western Kansas. One of his stops was at Arden McKee Post 128 in Sterling, the home post of Department... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol to Mobilize for ‘Operation Clear Track’

Monday, September 23

The Largest Rail Safety Law Enforcement Initiative during Rail Safety Week 2024 By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — This week, September 23-29, The Kansas Highway Patrol is partnering with Operation LifeSaver, Amtrak Police and hundreds of local, state, federal and railroad law enforcement departments for... Read More.

Kansas Tourism Announces Marketing Grant Awardees

Monday, September 23

By the Kansas Department of Commerce/Kansas Tourism Kansas Tourism today announced $102,500 has been awarded for 16 tourism-related marketing projects to enhance and expand the advertising and attraction efforts of Kansas communities. Each project is designed to attract new visitors to Kansas through innovative campaigns.“Investing... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces 14 Grant Recipients for Rural Champions Program

Monday, September 23

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today the 14 grant recipients of the Rural Champions program’s second cohort. The selected Rural Champions will join a growing statewide network of grassroots individuals tackling critical projects in their respective... Read More.