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Schweitzer and Friends Events in Moundridge Friday, Aug. 23-25

Thursday, August 22

By Lucky Kidd MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — The 150th anniversary of the arrival of Swiss Volhynian Mennonites in Kansas is being marked with a number of events this weekend in the Moundridge area. Most of the events will take place at Eden Mennonite Church, four miles... Read More.

McPherson College Welcomes Largest Freshman Class in History of School

Thursday, August 22

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College marked a significant milestone as it welcomed the largest incoming class in its history when fall semester classes began on August 21. The college enrolled 319 first-time freshmen, the largest freshman class on record.This year's freshman class... Read More.

Barton’s 16th Annual Wounded Warrior Golf Scramble to Benefit Fort Riley Soldiers

Thursday, August 22

JUNCTION CITY, Kan. — Barton Community College is hosting its 16th Annual Wounded Warrior Golf Scramble Sept. 14 at the Rolling Meadows Golf Course in Junction City. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit wounded soldiers from Fort Riley.The entry fee is $60 per... Read More.

Sterling College Welcomes New Faculty

Thursday, August 22

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College welcomed nine new faculty members to campus for the 2024-25 academic year. Classes began on Wednesday, August 21.“We are proud to welcome these full-time faculty and clinical instructors to the Sterling College family, and we are... Read More.

Governor Kelly, Senator Moran Celebrate Progress on Resolving Water Needs in Rattlesnake Creek Basin

Thursday, August 22

Citing First Year Results, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Will Not Issue a Request to Immediately Secure its Senior Water Rights in 2025 By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Wednesday, Governor Laura Kelly and Senator Jerry Moran celebrated that the U.S.... Read More.

Dillon Nature Center Upper Pond Now Restored and Filled

Wednesday, August 21

By Hutchinson Recreation Commission HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Recreation Commission is thrilled to announce the upper pond at Dillon Nature Center is now fully restored and filled, thanks to the generous support of local donors and a successful collaboration with Evergy. The pond was dredged... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Involved in Sheridan County Fatal Collision

Tuesday, August 20

By the Kansas Highway Patrol SHERIDAN COUNTY, Kan. — On August 19, 2024, at approximately 11:15 a.m., a Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper was responding to a two-vehicle fatality collision involving a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) that occurred on K-23 between Hoxie and I-70 in Sheridan... Read More.

New Kansas Standard License Plate Design and Replacement Information

Tuesday, August 20

The new Kansas License Plate design, chosen by Kansans, features the Kansas Statehouse dome in the bottom left corner, within a cutout of the state. The background has a yellow, white, and blue gradient and inscribed at the bottom of the design is, “Ad... Read More.

Atrium Owner Ordered to Repair or Demolish Property in 30 Days, Update Hearing Oct. 1

Tuesday, August 20

By Lucky KiddHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council has condemned the former Atrium Hotel and Convention Center on North Lorraine as unsafe and dangerous.As part of the resolution the City Council adopted on Tuesday following a show cause hearing, owner Josiah Joseph... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Introduces New App to Enhance Fair Experience

Tuesday, August 20

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Spend less time planning and more time enjoying the Fair this year with the new Kansas State Fair app!Everything you need is right at your fingertips, from ticket purchases, information, maps around the fairgrounds, food/shopping Finder tools, show itineraries,... Read More.

Lyons Designated a Purple Heart City

Tuesday, August 20

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The City of Lyons has been designated a Purple Heart City. The designation was made through a proclamation read by Mayor Dustin Schultz during Monday's City Council meeting.The Purple Heart is an award given to a member of the... Read More.

Former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank Sentenced to 293 Months in Prison for Embezzlement

Monday, August 19

Press Release shared by the United States Department of Justice WICHITA, KAN. — A Kansas man was sentenced today to 293 months in prison for using his former position as chief executive officer (CEO) of a bank to embezzle tens of millions of dollars in... Read More.