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K-State Salina, Pure Imagination Labs Break Ground on New K-AIRES Spatial Computing Facility

Friday, August 30

By K-State News SALINA, Kan. — Kansas State University Salina and Pure Imagination Labs have broken ground on the Kansas Advanced Immersive Research for Emerging Systems, or K-AIRES, Center, a spatial computing and learning facility that will propel the state of Kansas to... Read More.

KBI Positively Identifies Jonathan Clayton as Deceased Man Found in Harvey County

Friday, August 30

UPDATE: Death investigation in Harvey County By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation HARVEY COUNTY, Kan. (Aug. 29, 2024) — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), along with the Harvey County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), has positively identified the man found deceased inside... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation to Offer Student Loan Repayment Program

Thursday, August 29

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is excited to announce a partnership with the Kansas Department of Commerce to bring the Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ) Student Loan Repayment Assistance program to McPherson County. The program, established... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Stresses Safety Over Labor Day Holiday

Thursday, August 29

By the Kansas Highway Patrol The Kansas Highway Patrol encourages everyone to plan for a safe Labor Day Weekend. Excessive speed, inattention, and impaired driving are leading causes of traffic crashes. Troopers will be on the roadways enforcing Kansas laws, and available to assist motorists. The... Read More.

Voting for 2024 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas Tournament Now Open

Thursday, August 29

16 Kansas-Made Products Earn Spot in 2024 Coolest Thing Tournament Voting Now Open For Coolest Thing Made In Kansas By the Kansas Manufacturing Council TOPEKA, KAN. — The Kansas Manufacturing Council (KMC) on Thursday announced the 16 products that made it into the 2024... Read More.

Statement from the Kansas Department of Commerce Regarding Allegations Made Publicly by Jonathan Clayton

Thursday, August 29

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — While his death is unfortunate, the Department of Commerce believes it is necessary to provide clarity regarding allegations made publicly by former Department of Commerce Employee Jonathan Clayton. Clayton’s allegations of wrongdoing by the Department of Commerce... Read More.

Hutchinson Artists Exhibit at McPherson College’s Gallery

Thursday, August 29

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — A new exhibition featuring artwork from Hutchinson artists Don Fullmer and Scott Brown is on exhibit at McPherson College’s Friendship Hall through October 21. The exhibit features abstract paintings by Fullmer and mobiles made from reclaimed prints by Brown. “Abstract... Read More.

McPherson Board of Public Utilities Breaks Ground on their New Water Treatment Plant

Wednesday, August 28

By the McPherson Board of Public Utilities McPHERSON, Kan. — On August 27th 2024, The McPherson Board of Public Utilities marked the completion of their collection of projects known as the South Well Field Project (SWF) with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new water... Read More.

Buhler High School Class of 2004 Hosts 20-Year Reunion

Wednesday, August 28

By Buhler High School Class of 2004 BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler High School Class of 2004 is excited to announce their 20-year reunion scheduled for September 27-29th, 2024. The weekend's events will offer a chance for classmates to reconnect and reminisce. All events, except... Read More.

Tuesday Fire Destroys Home West of Cheney Lake

Wednesday, August 28

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — An abandoned home was destroyed in a late Tuesday afternoon fire west of Cheney Lake. Reno County Fire Districts 8 and 9 and Pretty Prairie Fire were called out at 4:30 p.m. to the 26,000 block of South... Read More.

Ad Astra Acquires Local Hutchinson Billboards, Continues Legacy of Success

Tuesday, August 27

By QB Enterprises, LLC HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio has recently acquired a local billboard network previously managed by QB Enterprises, LLC. Ad Astra, a prominent local media company, made this strategic move to expand its advertising capabilities and strengthen its presence in the local... Read More.

Temporary Traffic Signals to be Installed at 20th & Main and 23rd & Main to Prepare for Kansas State Fair

Tuesday, August 27

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Temporary traffic signals are set to be installed at 20th & Main and 23rd & Main by Aug. 30, 2024, in preparation for the upcoming Kansas State Fair. According to a statement from the City of Hutchinson, the temporary traffic... Read More.