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Smoky Valley USD 400 Launches Search for New Superintendent

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The process of hiring a new Superintendent of Schools for Smoky Valley USD 400 has begun. Current Superintendent Heath Hogan is leaving to become the Superintendent of Salina USD 305, which was announced Monday. As part of the process, USD 400 is asking... Read More.

Fire Destroys Vacant Great Bend House

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend and Ellinwood fire crews battled an abandoned house fire on the southeast edge of Great Bend in sub-zero wind chills early this morning. The Great Bend Fire Department was called just before 3 a.m. to the fire in the... Read More.

Heath Hogan Appointed as New Superintendent of USD 305 School District

SALINA, Kan. — The USD 305 school board unanimously voted to appoint Heath Hogan as the district’s new superintendent, effective July 1, 2025. “We are confident that Mr. Hogan will bring strong leadership and experience to our students, educators and community,” said Gabe Grant, board... Read More.

Michigan Man Killed in Head-on Crash Saturday Night Near Turon

TURON, Kan. — One man was killed and another seriously injured in a Saturday night head-on crash on K-61 near Turon. The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the victim as Martin McLaughlin of Romulus, Michigan.  He was southbound on K-61 just west of Olcott Road, a little... Read More.

Ava Jones Begins Cancer Fight, and How the Public Can Help

As if Ava Jones didn’t have enough on her plate these days - speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, a full load of collegiate classes, working and being a regular college student - even more was recently added. Jones, a former Nickerson basketball, volleyball and... Read More.