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The Leader’s Lunchroom: April Session

Tuesday, March 24

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Move Your Mountain Coaching and Consultation, invites community members to attend the April session of The Leader’s Lunchroom, a monthly leadership series designed to spark growth, connection, and courageous action. The April... Read More.

Former Wrestling Coach Indicted for Child Pornography Production

Tuesday, March 24

WICHITA, Kan. — A federal grand jury in Wichita returned an indictment charging a Kansas man with creating child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). The former high school wrestling coach was initially charged through complaint on three criminal counts then prosecutors pursued an additional count... Read More.

Arrest Made in Fatal Shooting Near Inman

Tuesday, March 24

An arrest has been made in the Jan. 31 shooting death of Joshua Soden southwest of Inman. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation says Daniel T. Hawkinson, 18, of McPherson was arrested early Monday evening by McPherson County Sheriff's deputies on a single count of voluntary... Read More.

Celebrate Easter at the Cosmosphere with an Out-of-This-World Egg Hunt

Tuesday, March 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Families are invited to celebrate Easter in a truly unique way at the Cosmosphere on Saturday, April 4. This special event combines holiday fun with hands-on exploration, offering activities for guests of all ages throughout the day. The celebration will feature outdoor... Read More.

Bethel College President to Step Down June 30th

Monday, March 23

NEWTON, Kan. — Bethel College President Dr. Jon C. Gering announced Monday he will step down June 30th after eight years of leading the North Newton college. In announcing his plans to step down, he said there aren't any circumstances behind this, but he said... Read More.

Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation Announces the Third Annual Kansas State Fair T-Shirt Contest

Monday, March 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is hosting a t-shirt design contest for the 2026 Kansas State Fair. Entries will be accepted until March 29, 2026. Online voting will take place on Facebook until April 29, 2026. Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is excited to sponsor... Read More.

FHSU and Hays Partners Strengthen Collaboration through Renewed 3C Initiative

Monday, March 23

HAYS, Kan. — The Campus Community Collaborative (3C), a civic engagement initiative launched in 2021, is taking steps to deepen connections between Fort Hays State University and the Hays community through a renewed vision for collaboration and engagement. Comprised of representatives from Hays businesses, local... Read More.

McPherson County Approves Updated Fee Schedule for Zoning Related Permits, County Jail at Full Capacity

Monday, March 23

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday approved an updated fee schedule for zoning related permits. The new fee schedule was presented by Planning, Zoning and Environmental Administrator Jon Kinsey and came after a meeting last month with local Realtors and the Board... Read More.

Careyville Tornado Siren Relocates to Improve Coverage

Monday, March 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The City of Hutchinson is notifying residents in the Careyville subdivision that the outdoor emergency warning siren serving the area is currently offline due to an equipment failure, possibly related to a lightning strike. Because the siren is aging and its current... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approve Wildfire Agreement with Kansas State Fire Marshal

Monday, March 23

McPHERSON, Kan. — At a special meeting Monday that took just a few minutes, McPherson City Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with the Kansas State Fire Marshal (KSFM) to be part of a wildfire response program. McPherson Fire Chief Chad Mayberry told Commissioners this... Read More.

Five Crash Fatalities Reported by Kansas Highway Patrol Over the Weekend

Saturday, March 21

The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) reported five vehicle fatalities over the weekend of March 20 - March 22. Dennis Simonton, of Richmond, Mo., passed away on Friday in a crash in Jewell County. Simonton was driving Southbound on Randall Road in Jewell County 4.9 miles... Read More.

Lindsborg Named One of the “Best Small Towns in the Midwest” in Midwest Living’s 2026 Best of the Midwest Awards

Saturday, March 21

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to announce that Lindsborg has been named one of the “Best Small Towns in the Midwest” in Midwest Living magazine’s 2026 Best of the Midwest Awards. For more than 40 years, Midwest Living has... Read More.