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City of Garnett to Host Libertyfest June 28, 2025

Thursday, May 29

GARNETT, Kan. — The City of Garnett invites you to make plans now to attend Libertyfest on Saturday, June 28 at North Lake Garnett. The City of Garnett presents Libertyfest on Saturday, June 28 at approximately 9:30 p.m. This event allows families to relax by... Read More.

Garden City, McPherson and Pratt Utility Crews Respond to Help City of Jetmore Restore Power After Severe Storms

Thursday, May 29

JETMORE, Kan. — You often see stories about electric utility crews being called upon to assist in other areas of the country to help with major power restoration efforts... Think of hurricane released storm damage. Earlier this week, power crews from Garden City, McPherson and... Read More.

Myers Racing Engines Bullring 305 Nationals Brings Freedom-Fueled Racing to Rush County Speedway on June 6th

Thursday, May 29

LA CROSSE, Kan. — Celebrate the spirit of American freedom with an exhilarating night of red, white, and blue racing action as the Myers Racing Engines Bullring 305 Nationals thunders into Rush County Speedway, located at the Rush County Fairgrounds in LaCrosse, Kansas, on... Read More.

Man Accused of Beating Larned Police Officer Enters Plea, Placed on Probation

Wednesday, May 28

LARNED, Kan. — A Larned man arrested May 12th after getting into an altercation with a Larned Police officer was sentenced to 12 months probation Wednesday after entering a plea to reduced charges. Dustin Barnes pled no contest to misdemeanor battery of a law... Read More.

Utility Work on 4th Street Between Elm and Walnut, Traffic Reduced to One Lane

Wednesday, May 28

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend reported that crews are currently working at 4th street between Elm St. and Walnut St., which is expected to take approximately three weeks with minimal impact on traffic. Traffic will be reduced to one lane through... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber Nears $1 Million Goal in Elevate GBK Campaign to Drive Economic Growth

Wednesday, May 28

$801,000 Raised to Date; Chamber Invites Final Investors to Join 30+ Local Supporters GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce announced it has raised $801,000 toward its $1 million goal in the Elevate GBK Beyond Today Capital Campaign — a bold five-year... Read More.

Carnival Returns to Enhance the Wild West Festival Experience

Wednesday, May 28

HAYS, Kan. — The Wild West Festival committee announced today the return of a carnival to the annual festivities with Garry Moore Amusement Carnival, enhancing the event with family-friendly entertainment and activities. Scheduled to run alongside the festival concerts, the carnival will operate from July... Read More.

Update on Plevna Tornado and Upcoming Fundraiser May 30

Wednesday, May 28

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County Emergency Management Director Adam Weishaar gave County Commissioners an update on the May 18th Plevna Tornado during their meeting Tuesday. Twenty-eight homes sustained some degree of damage from that tornado, with nine homes destroyed. Weishaar said every rural fire... Read More.

Information Sought on Shots Fired Early Sunday at Pawnee County Fairgrounds

Wednesday, May 28

LARNED, Kan. — The Pawnee County Sheriff's office is asking for the public's assistance involving a shooting incident early Sunday morning following the Crazy Horse 2.0 Concert at the Pawnee County Fairgrounds. At about 1:30 a.m., a dark colored pickup entered the rodeo grounds near... Read More.

Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale Holds Annual Meeting, Presents $678,750 to MCC Central States Office

Tuesday, May 27

HESSTON, Kan. — On Thursday evening, May 22nd, the Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale (KMRS) held its Annual Meeting at Hesston College Mennonite Church in Hesston. This year’s theme was “May Christ rule our hearts”, based on Colossians 3:15. The highlight of the evening was... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Hear Report from Road and Bridge Supervisor on Washouts in Allen County, Other Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, May 27

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners Tuesday authorized signing of the petition that starts the process that could lead to a delinquent tax sale later this year. County Counselor Bob Johnson said as of now there are 105 parcels on which three or... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Receive Unmodified Opinion in 2024 Audit Report, Approve Stop Signs to be Placed along South Walnut Intersection, Upcoming Projects and Events

Tuesday, May 27

McPHERSON, Kan. — The city of McPherson received an unmodified, or clean, opinion in its 2024 audit report, which was presented to the City Commission Tuesday based on the regulatory basis of accounting used by nearly every local governmental unit in Kansas. Because the... Read More.