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Brush 71 Gets Deployed to the Durkee Fire in Eastern Oregon

Wednesday, July 24

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Department's Brush 71 and crew have accepted an assignment to the Durkee fire in Eastern Oregon. This crew left the station today at 3:30 p.m. The Durkee Fire is a growing fire of approximately... Read More.

Corrected Ticket Prices Announced for 2024 Great Bend Airfest

Wednesday, July 24

By the Great Bend Airport GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Airfest Committee has identified that incorrect ticket prices were previously released in various media forms for the 2024 Great Bend Airfest, taking place from September 20-22, 2024. Please refer to the correct ticket... Read More.

Pay Real Estate Taxes by July 31 to Avoid Further Fees and Interest

Wednesday, July 24

By the Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. (Jul 22, 2024) — The Reno County Treasurer would like to provide taxpayers with a list of 2023 real estate taxes remaining unpaid. Please check the list to see if you still owe 2023 taxes on... Read More.

Donation Items Requested for 19th Annual Sunflower Diversified Services Charity Gala, Sept. 28

Wednesday, July 24

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — Donations are now being accepted for the live and silent auctions at the 19th annual Sunflower Diversified Services Charity Gala.The event is scheduled for 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Columbus... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for YMCA Camp Hyde Inc., Sedgwick County

Wednesday, July 24

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the YMCA Camp Hyde Inc. public water supply system located in Sedgwick County. The advisory was issued because... Read More.

Kansas Arts Commission Funds Creative Projects Across State

Tuesday, July 23

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $1,295,450 has been awarded to 108 recipients in the latest round of Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant funding. The funds will support museums, arts education,... Read More.

Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre Receives Kansas Arts Commission Grant

Tuesday, July 23

By Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $1,295,450 has been awarded to 108 recipients in the latest round of Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant funding. The funds will support museums, arts education, music, dance,... Read More.

Atrium Owner Directed to Repair or Demolish Salina Property

Tuesday, July 23

By Lucky Kidd SALINA, Kan. — The owner of Hutchinson's Atrium Hotel and Conference Center has been ordered to repair or demolish a closed hotel property in Salina. Following a public hearing, Salina City Commissioners Monday adopted a resolution declaring the former Ambassador Hotel on... Read More.

Troopers Inspecting Buses to Prep for First Day of School

Monday, July 22

By the Kansas Highway Patrol Annually, the Patrol is charged with ensuring school buses are in working order before hitting the roadThe Kansas Highway Patrol will be working to ensure students are safe on their travels to and from school. Every July and August,... Read More.

Come Home to Kansas

Monday, July 22

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Who would you invite back to McPherson? Maybe it is that special friend who used to sit on your back porch while your kiddos chased fireflies, your cousins who you only get to catch up with... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $10M for Broadband Projects in Rural Kansas

Monday, July 22

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (July 19, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly announced that $10 million has been awarded to 12 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants. The awards will be paired with an additional... Read More.

K-4 Resurfacing is Set in Rush County

Monday, July 22

By the Kansas Department of Transportation RUSH COUNTY, Kan. — A K-4 resurfacing in Rush County is expected to start around Tuesday, July 23.The Kansas Department of Transportation project involves a scrub seal. The project will be on K-4 from the Ness/Rush county line to... Read More.