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Lorrie Morgan and Rising Star Mason Ramsey Take Nex-Tech Grandstand Sept. 14

Monday, May 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Get ready for a night of unforgettable country music as Lorrie Morgan and rising star Mason Ramsey take the Nex-Tech Grandstand stage at the Kansas State Fair—Sunday, September 14 at 5 PM! Lorrie Morgan, one of country music’s most iconic vocalists, was... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s April Classroom Hero John Clark, Presented by Heartland Credit Union

Friday, May 2

BUHLER, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce John Clark, Buhler High School Agriculture Education Teacher and FFA Advisor, as the most recent Classroom Hero presented by Heartland Credit Union. Each month, Ad Astra Radio honors a different educator, selected from community nominations,... Read More.

Brush Pile Likely Cause of March Fire that Destroyed Yates Center Nursing Home

Friday, May 2

YATES CENTER, Kan. — The Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office has classified a March 14th wildfire that spread to and destroyed Yates Center Health and Rehabilitation as incendiary, or human-caused. Although the full report wasn't able to be released by Woodson County Emergency Management due... Read More.

MCCF to Host 12th Annual Norene Ketcherside Art Symposium and Teachers Workshop

Thursday, May 1

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) will host the 12th annual Norene Ketcherside Art Symposium and Teachers Workshop on July 24–25 at the McPherson Opera House. The event is open to any Kansas K-12 educator who plans to incorporate art into... Read More.

KCC Orders AT&T to Pay $60K in Penalties for Failing to Provide Locates

Thursday, May 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) has assessed $60,000 in fines to AT&T for failure to provide timely locate marks of its underground facilities as required by the Kansas Underground Prevention Act (KUUDPA). Kansas law requires excavators to provide at least two days... Read More.

Kansas Announces April Total Tax Collections at $1.33B; 1.3% Above Estimate

Thursday, May 1

TOPEKA, Kan. — In April 2025, the State of Kansas reported total tax collections of $1.33 billion, exceeding estimates by $17.6 million or 1.3%. Compared to April 2024, total tax collections were down 5.9%. Governor Laura Kelly emphasized the importance of maintaining fiscally responsible budgeting... Read More.

Governor Kelly Issues State of Disaster Emergency Proclamation to Allow for Motor Carrier Waiver

Thursday, May 1

Governor Laura Kelly issued a state of disaster emergency proclamation Wednesday, April 30, to allow a waiver for hours of service for motor carriers in Kansas. Areas within Kansas and surrounding states are experiencing a fuel shortage causing long lines at fuel terminals thereby... Read More.

‘It takes a village’: K-State Helps Rural Kansas Community Meet All Generations’ Needs

Thursday, May 1

MANHATTAN, Kan. (April 30, 2025) — How can small towns meet the educational, recreational and wellness needs of all their residents, young and old? Can one facility for 3-year-olds and 83-year-olds alike do the trick? Kansas State University researchers are helping a rural Kansas town... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Celebrating Small Business Week May 4-10, 2025

Wednesday, April 30

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Join the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce in celebrating the power of small businesses and the entrepreneurs who make our community thrive! For more than 60 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW), which... Read More.

Allen County Tackles Traffic and Safety Concerns, Considers Budget Increase for SEK Multi-County Health Department

Wednesday, April 30

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners heard an update Tuesday on issues regarding truck parking along Montana Road presented to them last week. Sheriff Anthony Maness said in checking with Iola Police Chief Jared Warner, it was confirmed that the entire section of... Read More.

Divided Commission Votes Against Pursuing Regulation of Commercial and Industrial Solar Systems in Unzoned Reno County Areas

Wednesday, April 30

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A divided Reno County Commission Wednesday voted to not pursue regulation of commercial and industrial solar systems in the unzoned areas of Reno County, which is basically most areas west of K-14 excluding areas surrounding Nickerson and South Hutchinson. Commissioner Randy... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of La Harpe

Wednesday, April 30

TOPEKA, Kan — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of La Harpe public water supply system located in Allen County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break resulting in a loss... Read More.