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Heavy Rainfall Thursday and Friday Morning Cause Flooding Issues in Southeast Kansas

Friday, April 26

By Lucky Kidd SOUTHEAST, Kan. — Very heavy rainfall Thursday into Friday morning caused flooding issues in parts of southeast Kansas, with the potential for additional heavy rainfall through the weekend.The highest rainfall totals locally were in Anderson, Bourbon and Linn Counties. The National Weather... Read More.

False Report Prompts Police Response & Lockdown In Area

Thursday, April 25

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Police Department, the Barton County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol responded to a call for a man with a gun today at The Center for Counseling. Upon thorough investigation, it... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson Survey Extended: May 9

Thursday, April 25

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Mastermind McPherson County Survey has been extend! Survey data will now be collected up until May 9th. Amount needed from community: Canton: 50Galva: 50Lindsborg: 20Marquette: 47Moundridge:14

Rural Water District 101 Nitrate Level

Thursday, April 25

By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. – (Revised from March 11, 2024) – Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. On April 8, 2024, a 3-year routine state sample was collected,... Read More.

Celebrating 2023-24 at Academic Honors Convocation

Thursday, April 25

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, Kan. — Tabor College celebrated 16 students and faculty at its final Chapel of the academic year. As part of the Academic Honors Convocation, the college celebrates and recognizes the outstanding academic achievements within the student body. Fran Jabara Leadership Award Awarded... Read More.

Sterling College to Participate in the Kansas Registered Teacher Apprentice Model

Thursday, April 25

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — The Sterling College Education Department has been approved as a participant in the Kansas Registered Teacher Apprentice Model, beginning in the 2024-25 academic year. The program is a “four-year competency-based teacher registered apprenticeship that offers a comprehensive approach... Read More.

McPherson College Announces Spring Horizon Fund Grant Recipients

Thursday, April 25

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. – For more than a decade, McPherson College has been encouraging the entrepreneurial ideas of its students by awarding mini-grants that help students develop innovative solutions to common problems. With more than 300 grants awarded, the college recently announced the... Read More.

STEPMC Board Announces New Executive Director Angela Brunk

Wednesday, April 24

By Steps to End Poverty of McPherson County McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Board of Steps To End Poverty of McPherson County (STEPMC) is excited to announce the hiring of Angela Brunk as the new Executive Director. Angela comes to STEPMC with extensive experience in the... Read More.

Dry Lake Brewing: Crafting More Than Just Beer for a Cause

Wednesday, April 24

By Dry Lake Brewing GREAT BEND, Kan. — In the spirit of community and charity, Dry Lake Brewing stepped up in a remarkable way at the 18th Annual Sunflower Diversified Services Charity Gala. They offered a one of a kind "Brew with a Brewmaster" package,... Read More.

K-State’s 39th Truman Scholar Aims to Address Global Food Security

Wednesday, April 24

By Malorie Sougéy, K-State News MANHATTAN, Kan. — Adelaide Easter, senior in agricultural economics and global food systems leadership with minors in leadership and international agriculture, Salina, is Kansas State University's 39th Harry S. Truman scholar.The Truman scholarship is a highly competitive national... Read More.

HutchCC to Host Summer Boot Camps

Wednesday, April 24

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College has scheduled two days of summer boot camps for this June geared towards high school students and young adults ages 14 and up.Boot Camps will be offered in Ag Diesel, Automation, Computer Drafting, Construction, Farm &... Read More.

Fort Larned Historical Society Receives Humanities Kansas Grant

Wednesday, April 24

By the Santa Fe Trail Center TOPEKA, Kan. — Humanities Kansas recently awarded $14,103.00 to the Fort Larned Historical Society in Larned to support “Rendezvous 2024: Road of Conquest and Another View of the Santa Fe Trail,” a three-day educational retreat designed for the general... Read More.