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Lyons Designated a Purple Heart City

Tuesday, August 20

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The City of Lyons has been designated a Purple Heart City. The designation was made through a proclamation read by Mayor Dustin Schultz during Monday's City Council meeting. The Purple Heart is an award given to a member of the... Read More.

Former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank Sentenced to 293 Months in Prison for Embezzlement

Monday, August 19

Press Release shared by the United States Department of Justice WICHITA, KAN. — A Kansas man was sentenced today to 293 months in prison for using his former position as chief executive officer (CEO) of a bank to embezzle tens of millions of dollars in... Read More.

Fort Riley Hosts Mobilization Exercise

Monday, August 19

By the USAG Fort Riley Public Affairs Office FORT RILEY, Kan. (Aug. 16, 2024) – The Fort Riley Mobilization Force Generation Installation (MFGI) hosted the 297th Regional Support Group (RSG) from the Alaska Army National Guard & the 189th Combined Arms Training Brigade (CATB), which... Read More.

McPherson County Considers Changing Official Newspaper Used for Legal Notices

Monday, August 19

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The possibility of changing the publication used for legal notices by McPherson County came up during Monday's McPherson County Commission meeting. This topic came up as Commissioners were going through approval of checks and claims, specifically related to a... Read More.

Prairie Land Realtors Mid Kansas Report Shows Increase in Home Sales for July

Monday, August 19

By Lucky Kidd SOUTH CENTRAL, Kan. — Home sales made through Prairie Land Realtors' Mid Kansas Multiple Listing Service during July was up 7.2% from a year ago. A total of 149 homes were sold in their territory compared to 139 units for the month... Read More.

Central Christian School to Partner with Superior Boiler on New Child Care Facility

Friday, August 16

By Amber Osner, Central Christian School HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Central Christian School of Hutchinson, Kansas, is pleased to announce an important partnership with Superior Boiler of Hutchinson. This partnership will see Superior Boiler providing financial support for the construction of a new child care facility at... Read More.

Cancer Council of Reno County Announces New Executive Director

Friday, August 16

By the Cancer Council of Reno County HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cancer Council of Reno County is pleased to announce Ashley Thompson as its new Executive Director! Ashley brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her new role, having served as the Director of... Read More.

Kansas Community Colleges Report Enrollment and Housing Increase for Fall 2024

Friday, August 16

By Neosho County Community College/Kansas Association of Community Colleges CHANUTE, Kan. — Kansas community colleges are flourishing, with enrollment up and students eager to begin a new academic year. That’s the news from community college presidents across the state, who are juggling a good problem... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Celebrates Grand Opening of Ad Astra Academies Building

Friday, August 16

By Buhler USD 313 HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Friday, August 16th, Buhler USD 313, Simpson Construction Services, and Landmark Architects proudly announces the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Ad Astra Academies building, a state-of-the-art facility designed to support the rapid growth and... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Stops Vehicle Going 101 MPH in Southern McPherson County

Friday, August 16

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C shared in a post on social media Thursday, Aug. 15 that a vehicle was stopped in a 60-mph construction zone in Southern McPherson County. The driver was going 101 mph. According to the Kansas... Read More.

Tabor College Announces Recipients of Three Scholarships for 2024-25 Academic Year

Thursday, August 15

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, Kan. — Tabor College has announced the recipients of three scholarships: the Tabor 20 Scholarship, H.W. Lohrenz Honors Scholarship, and J.E. & L.E. Mabee Endowed Scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year. Tabor 20 Scholarship Collin Branam - Classical School... Read More.

August Virtual Job Fair Offers Kansas Jobseekers Hundreds of Opportunities

Thursday, August 15

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (Aug. 14, 2024) — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland is encouraging both jobseekers and employers searching for new talent to participate in the August Virtual Statewide Job Fair. Hosted by KANSASWORKS, the job... Read More.

Lyons Designated a Purple Heart City

Former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank Sentenced to 293 Months in Prison for Embezzlement

Fort Riley Hosts Mobilization Exercise

McPherson County Considers Changing Official Newspaper Used for Legal Notices

Prairie Land Realtors Mid Kansas Report Shows Increase in Home Sales for July

Central Christian School to Partner with Superior Boiler on New Child Care Facility

Cancer Council of Reno County Announces New Executive Director

Kansas Community Colleges Report Enrollment and Housing Increase for Fall 2024

Buhler USD 313 Celebrates Grand Opening of Ad Astra Academies Building

Kansas Highway Patrol Stops Vehicle Going 101 MPH in Southern McPherson County

Tabor College Announces Recipients of Three Scholarships for 2024-25 Academic Year

August Virtual Job Fair Offers Kansas Jobseekers Hundreds of Opportunities

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