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Hutch Chamber to Host Primary Election Candidate Forum

Friday, June 21

By the Hutchinson/Reno County ChamberHUTCHINSON, Kan. (June 22, 2024) — As the Primary Election draws near, the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce announced today they will be hosting a forum for Reno County Commission and Kansas State Legislature candidates that will be appearing on... Read More.

Hutchinson High School Class of 2004 to Celebrate 20-Year Reunion at the Kansas Cosmosphere

Friday, June 21

By the Hutchinson High School Graduating Class of 2004 HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson High School graduating class of 2004 is excited to announce its 20-year reunion, set to take place on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, at the Kansas Cosmosphere.Salthawks from the class of... Read More.

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

Friday, June 21

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) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae.A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum... Read More.

MCCF Announces State Tax Credits Available when Supporting Cradle to Crayons

Friday, June 21

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Commerce has recently awarded multiple non-profit organizations throughout the state Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits. McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) shared that Cradle to Crayons of Moundridge has received $166,600 in... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bill Providing Tax Cuts for All Kansans

Friday, June 21

Gov. Kelly Also Signs Legislation Approving Economic Development Tool to Attract Professional Sports Teams to the State By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she has signed Senate Bill 1, bipartisan legislation that will provide tax... Read More.

Enjoy Art, Live Music and Pie at the SVAFC 8th Annual Pie & Ice Cream Social July 12th

Thursday, June 20

By Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center LINDSBORG, Kan. — On Friday, July 12, at 8 p.m., Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center will host the annual Pie and Ice Cream Social and pie judging contest on the lawn of the Red Barn Studio Museum,... Read More.

“Fiber Arts of the Smoky Valley” Exhibition to Run July 5 through July 30

Thursday, June 20

By the Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center LINDSBORG, Kan. — Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center will host an exhibition titled “Fiber Arts of the Smoky Valley” beginning July 5 and continuing through July 30.The exhibition showcases the rich tradition of fiber arts... Read More.

K-19 Resurfacing to Start in Pawnee, Stafford Counties

Thursday, June 20

By the Kansas Department of Transportation PAWNEE/STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — Resurfacing will begin soon on combined K-19 projects in Pawnee and Stafford counties.The Pawnee County portion of the Kansas Department of Transportation projects involves a milling and hot-mix-asphalt overlay on K-19 from the K-19 Spur... Read More.

Megan Barfield of Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Graduates from Institutes for Organization Management

Thursday, June 20

A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce By the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management WASHINGTON, D.C. — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Megan Barfield,... Read More.

KDADS Awards Kansas Prevention Collaborative-Community Initiative Grants to 10 Coalitions

Thursday, June 20

By The Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Behavioral Health Services Commission has selected awardees to receive more than $367,000 in FY25 Kansas Prevention Collaborative-Community Initiative (KPCCI) grants. The goal of KPCCI... Read More.

Agriculture Education Students Awarded Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificates

Thursday, June 20

By the Kansas Department of Agriculture MANHATTAN, Kan. — Twenty-five students from five schools in Kansas have been awarded the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificate. High schools with students earning certificates include Buhler, Centre, Ellsworth, Fort Scott and Republic County.Students... Read More.

Another Round of Heavy Rain for Mid-Kansas

Wednesday, June 19

By Lucky Kidd SOUTH CENTRAL, Kan. — The mid-Kansas area saw another round of very heavy rain Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning, with rain continuing to fall.The Heaviest rain fell in a band from Hutchinson and Sterling east across southern McPherson County into Marion... Read More.