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Fire Destroys Vacant Great Bend House

Wednesday, February 19

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend and Ellinwood fire crews battled an abandoned house fire on the southeast edge of Great Bend in sub-zero wind chills early this morning. The Great Bend Fire Department was called just before 3 a.m. to the fire in the... Read More.

Barton Theatre to Present Musical “Sing Sing Blues” Written by Barton Psychology Instructor

Wednesday, February 19

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Barton Community College Theatre Department will present an emotional yet uplifting musical, “Sing Sing Blues,” written by Barton Psychology Instructor Eric Smith, with multiple showings Feb. 20-23 with general admission tickets available for $10 at the door, and the... Read More.

2025 Marks the 20th Anniversary Celebration and Grand Finale of Symphony in the Flint Hills: Tickets on Sale March 1

Wednesday, February 19

COTTONWOOD FALLS, KS. — The 20th Annual Symphony in the Flint Hills Signature Event will take place on Saturday, June 14, at Evans Family Ranch in Chase County. Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 1, at 10 a.m. This milestone year marks not only the... Read More.

Sleep Shoppe & Furniture Gallery Transitions to Online-Only Presence After 45 Years of Service in Hutchinson

Tuesday, February 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Feb. 18, 2025) — After 45 years of serving the community, Sleep Shoppe & Furniture Gallery has made the difficult decision to close its physical storefront at 11 N. Main and transition to an online-only presence. The store’s physical location officially closed Feb... Read More.

Heath Hogan Appointed as New Superintendent of USD 305 School District

Monday, February 17

SALINA, Kan. — The USD 305 school board unanimously voted to appoint Heath Hogan as the district’s new superintendent, effective July 1, 2025. “We are confident that Mr. Hogan will bring strong leadership and experience to our students, educators and community,” said Gabe Grant, board... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Announces Ludacris at the Nex-Tech Grandstand Saturday, Sept. 13

Monday, February 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce that Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris is coming to the 2025 Fair on Saturday, September 13, at 7:30 PM. Known for his chart-topping hits, iconic music videos, and captivating performances, Ludacris will be a... Read More.

Authorities Seek Vandals Behind ‘Donut Holes’ Discovered in Fields East of Moran and North of Bronson

Monday, February 17

ALLEN/BOURBON COUNTY, Kan. — Authorities in Allen and Bourbon counties are looking for the person or persons who cut “donut holes” into fields discovered Sunday. In Allen County this occurred in the area of 5000 Street and North Dakota Road east of Moran. The Allen... Read More.

Michigan Man Killed in Head-on Crash Saturday Night Near Turon

Sunday, February 16

TURON, Kan. — One man was killed and another seriously injured in a Saturday night head-on crash on K-61 near Turon. The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the victim as Martin McLaughlin of Romulus, Michigan. He was southbound on K-61 just west of Olcott Road, a little... Read More.

Ava Jones Begins Cancer Fight, and How the Public Can Help

Sunday, February 16

As if Ava Jones didn’t have enough on her plate these days - speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, a full load of collegiate classes, working and being a regular college student - even more was recently added. Jones, a former Nickerson basketball, volleyball and... Read More.

House Debate Incident Raised during Hutchinson Legislative Forum

Saturday, February 15

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — It's a long standing tradition in the Kansas House of Representatives when a member carries a bill on floor debate for the first time to go through an “initiation,” where, usually, some warmhearted bantering takes place. Last Thursday, three such... Read More.

Three Injured in Friday Crash Near Canton, One Reported with Serious Injuries

Saturday, February 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — Three people were injured in a weather related crash Friday morning on US 56 about two miles west of Canton. The Kansas Highway Patrol said a car driven by Donald Long of York, Neb., was eastbound on 56 when he lost control... Read More.

Stafford County YEC Competition Held Friday

Friday, February 14

ST. JOHN, Kan. — Stafford County's Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge took place Friday, with six teams competing in the competition at the Stafford County Annex in St. John. First prize went to Lilly Brummer and Tara Dowling's B&D Bakery for which they got a $750 prize... Read More.