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Ad Astra Radio’s March Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Kelsey Otto

Wednesday, March 26

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Kelsey Otto, Eisenhower Elementary School second grade teacher as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Each month, Ad Astra Radio randomly selects a different educator, from... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Lift Moratorium on Large Scale Solar Development in Zoned Area of Reno County

Wednesday, March 26

Reno County Commission Meeting March 26, 2025 Highlights RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The moratorium on large scale solar development in the zoned portion of Reno County was lifted Wednesday by County Commissioners. The existing moratorium will remain in place at least through May 1 for... Read More.

Rusty Eck Ford and Midwest Superstore Team Up to Support Automotive Education

Wednesday, March 26

WICHITA, Kan. — Rusty Eck Ford and Midwest Superstore are proud to support local vocational and technical (Vo-Tech) education by donating three state-of-the-art vehicles to area institutions. This contribution aims to enhance hands-on training opportunities for students pursuing careers in the automotive industry. The donation... Read More.

Prairie Bank of Kansas Announces Sale of Parent Holding Company, Plans for Merger with Community National Bank and Trust

Wednesday, March 26

Prairie Bank of Kansas is changing hands. The Stafford-based bank, which also has locations in Buhler, Hutchinson and Inman, announced this week the sale of its parent holding company, Farmers National Bancshares Inc. to Community Bancorp Inc. and its subsidiary bank, Chanute based Community... Read More.

Kansas State Fair T-Shirt Contest Deadline Coming Up

Wednesday, March 26

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (March 7, 2025) — Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is excited to sponsor its second annual T-shirt contest for 2025. One lucky winner will be able to showcase their t-shirt design in the Official Kansas State Fair Merchandise Booth in 2025. Last year’s winning design... Read More.

Big Bend Bash: A New Downtown Festival Coming to Great Bend on June 7

Tuesday, March 25

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Alive, the downtown arm of Great Bend Economic Development (GBED), is partnering with the City of Great Bend to introduce a brand-new festival, Big Bend Bash, set for Saturday, June 7, 2025. Designed to celebrate local culture and... Read More.

Kansas Legislature Overrides Governor Kelly’s Veto of Bill Ending Grace Period for Mailed in Ballots

Tuesday, March 25

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Legislature Tuesday voted to override Governor Laura Kelly's veto of Kansas Senate Bill 4 that ends the grace period for mail ballots to be received requiring all advance ballots to be in to the county clerk or election... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Approve Changes on Procuring Cold Mix Asphalt for Projects, Appoint Andrew Fischer as Comanche Township Trustee

Tuesday, March 25

Barton County Commission Meeting March 25, 2025, Highlights BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners have approved a change in how the county procures cold mix asphalt for road projects. Earlier this month the Commission had tabled purchase of cold mix after staff indicated they... Read More.

Connect with Job Seekers at the Grow Workforce Business & Career Expo

Tuesday, March 25

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Time is running out to secure your booth for the Grow Workforce Business & Career Expo on April 16 at the Great Bend Events Center! This event attracts a diverse group of job seekers, including students looking for internships and... Read More.

County Commissioners Impose Temporary Moratorium on Race Tracks in Unincorporated Areas of McPherson County

Tuesday, March 25

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners have imposed a temporary moratorium on race tracks in the unincorporated areas of McPherson County. Planning, Zoning and Environmental Administrator Jon Kinsey said the Planning Board is currently reviewing those regulations to address a number of issues. Currently... Read More.

McPherson’s Fire Station 2 on North Main Almost Complete, City Commissioners Approve Upcoming Events, Hear Department Project Updates

Tuesday, March 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson's new Fire Station 2 on North Main is close to being finished. Fire Chief Chad Mayberry told McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday First Wireless completed installation of alerting systems inside the system last week, and the concrete pre-pour connected with replacement... Read More.

Kansas Chamber Announces 2025 Ad Astra Award Honoree

Monday, March 24

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Chamber on Friday announced Lowen Corporation is the Chamber’s 2025 Ad Astra Award honoree. Each year during its annual dinner, the Chamber and its members recognize a Kansas company with the Ad Astra Award. The award recognizes a Kansas business... Read More.