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Interested in Being a 2025 Fair Ambassador?

Monday, October 14

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is gauging interest now and want to know how many Fairified superfans (all ages, and from all over Kansas) would participate. How it works: The Kansas State Fair will select social ambassadors to represent... Read More.

Coolest Innovation Named In 2024 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas Contest

Sunday, October 13

By the Kansas Manufacturing Council WICHITA, Kan. — The Kansas Manufacturing Council (KMC) on Tuesday announced the Stacker 8500 is the winner of the 2024 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas - Coolest Innovation . "The KMC is excited to celebrate the Stacker 8500 manufactured by... Read More.

Barton Community College to Host Adult Education Classes in Downtown Great Bend

Friday, October 11

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. (Oct. 10, 2024) — Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education is holding orientation days Nov. 4-7 with multiple times available in preparation for its next nine-week session of high school diploma classes, which will... Read More.

IGNITE Rural Business Competition Grand Finale: A Night of Triumph and Celebration

Friday, October 11

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — The stage was set, the anticipation palpable, and the excitement electric as the IGNITE Rural Business Competition Grand Finale returned for its second year on October 10th at the iconic Crest Theater in downtown Great Bend,... Read More.

McPherson County Employees Evacuated Thursday Afternoon for Bomb Threat

Thursday, October 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Courthouse was evacuated on Thursday, Oct. 10 for a bomb threat. The McPherson Police Department released a statement Thursday afternoon about the incident. According to the police department, a McPherson County District Court employee received a call at 2:42... Read More.

State Experts Urge Motorists to Use Caution During Peak Deer Season

Thursday, October 10

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — This time of year marks the period when vehicle-deer collisions increase, and Kansas roadways are no exception. That’s why the Kansas Highway Patrol, Kansas Department of Transportation, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, Kansas Turnpike Authority and AAA... Read More.

Home Sales Up Slightly in September

Wednesday, October 9

By Lucky Kidd For the month of September, 129 homes were sold in the territory served by Prairie Land Realtors Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service, up two homes from a year ago, with the sales volume of $25.8 million up by 20.3 percent from a year... Read More.

Sterling College Announces $100,000 Matching Challenge for Second Annual Giving Day

Wednesday, October 9

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. (Oct. 8, 2024) — Sterling College is excited to celebrate its second annual Giving Day on Nov. 1, 2024, coinciding with the College’s founding anniversary on Nov. 1, 1887. This year, the College aims to build upon the success of... Read More.

Station Upgrades Set for Wednesday, October 9th

Tuesday, October 8

ATTENTION LISTENERS 94.7 KSKU will be receiving some exciting upgrades starting Wednesday, October 9th! For about 24 hours from noon on Wednesday you may experience reception issues for 94.7 KSKU while we are preforming the upgrades. We apologize for any interruptions. These upgrades allow us to... Read More.

FinCEN Filing Requirement – SCAM FORM 5102

Tuesday, October 8

By Jarred, Gilmore & Phillips, PA CPA Firm CHANUTE, Kan. — The local CPA firm of Jarred, Gilmore & Phillips, PA, would like to warn the business community of a scam that is currently circulating in the area. A business could receive either a letter... Read More.

FUEL Barton County Fall Fest: A Family Fun Event

Tuesday, October 8

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — FUEL Barton County (formerly Barton County Young Professionals) invites everyone to the annual Fall Fest on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Long’s Pumpkin Patch. Enjoy fall favorites like a corn maze,... Read More.

Barton Community College Reports 15.9% Enrollment Increase for Fall Semester

Tuesday, October 8

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College emerged as one of the leaders in enrollment growth across the state, with an initial increase of 15.9% in students for the fall semester. Preliminary 20th-day enrollment numbers for the fall state census... Read More.