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Tabor College’s Associate Professor of Music Pens College Fight Song, “Fly to Victory”

Tuesday, July 16

By Brenna Eller HILLSBORO, Kan. — Tabor College now officially has a fight song and it's thanks to Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Music R. Christopher Teichler, D.M. Teichler has been a part of the music faculty at Tabor College since 2019. He has... Read More.

Hutchinson YMCA, Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Partner on Community-Defining Project

Tuesday, July 16

By the Greater Wichita YMCA, Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System WICHITA, Kan. — The Greater Wichita YMCA and Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) announced today a partnership that will bring a new state-of-the-art Hutchinson YMCA facility to Reno County. The future 75,000-square-foot Y branch will be... Read More.

Senator Moran Statement on Assassination Attempt of Former President Trump

Tuesday, July 16

By Brenna Eller Senator Jerry Moran shared in his recent newsletter that he is praying for the United States and stated the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump not only took the life of an innocent father, but injured Trump and was an attack... Read More.

Kansas Launches Campaign to Entice Former Residents to Return Home

Monday, July 15

Kansas launches campaign to entice former residents to return home By Jennifer M. Latzke, Kansas Farmer According to the adage, if you love something, set it free. If it’s meant to be, it will return to you.The state of Kansas is working to tip the... Read More.

Kansas Prosecutor Accused of Soliciting Nude Photos from Clients, Leaking Police Targets

Monday, July 15

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector ERIE, Kan. — A rural Kansas prosecutor pressured about 50 women to send him nude photos, shared secret police information about potential targets of drug busts and advised a client to break into a house, according to local law... Read More.

Tabor, Textron Relationship Taking Off

Monday, July 15

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, Kan. — Tabor College continues to build on its partnership with one of the world’s leading multi-industry companies.Ten students have held internships at Textron Inc., over the past two years, including six in summer 2024. Two graduates from the 2024... Read More.

Barton Foundation and American Plains Co-op Partner to Support New Ag Complex

Monday, July 15

By Maggie Harris, Barton County Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The opening of the new Ag and Transportation Complex at Barton Community College is approaching this August, and to assist with ongoing projects at the complex, the Barton Foundation has received a significant... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Receives Grant Funds from the Patterson Family Foundation for IGNITE Innovation Center Project

Monday, July 15

By the Great Bend Economic Development GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) is pleased to announce the receipt of $394,000 from the Patterson Family Foundation Thriving Rural Grant program. The grant funds will allow GBED to purchase equipment and furnishings for the... Read More.

United Kansas Party Files Lawsuits to Challenge State Law Forbidding Multi-Party Nominations

Monday, July 15

State law since 1901 blocks candidates from accepting cluster of party endorsements By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (JULY 12, 2024 ) — The newly formed United Kansas Party and eight individuals collaborated to file a pair of lawsuits in an attempt to overturn... Read More.

Senator Marshall Statement on Assassination Attempt Against President Trump

Saturday, July 13

By the Office of U.S. Senator Roger MarshallKansas City, Kan. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. released the following statement regarding the assassination attempt against President Trump that took place earlier today:“Tonight, we watched in horror as an assassination attempt was made on President... Read More.

Marion Activity Bus Catches Fire Near McPherson, No Injuries

Friday, July 12

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A Marion High School Activity Bus caught fire north of McPherson on I-135 Friday, July 12, 2024.Marion High School football players and coaches were on their way home from a football camp at Kansas Wesleyan University.According to... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, July 12

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) issued today a public health advisory for the following due to blue-green algae.A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look... Read More.