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Pam Tillis Joins Cornstock 2024 Lineup

Monday, April 1

By Susan Wettstein, VP/PR Cornstock - Anderson County Corn Festival, Inc. GARNETT, Kan. — She’s the daughter of Country Music legend Mel Tillis. She’s a legend in her own right as a well-known singer/songwriter whose compositions have been covered in Country, R&B, Bluegrass and Rock.... Read More.

Casey Donahew to Perform at Chingawassa Days 2024

Monday, April 1

By Chingawassa Days MARION, Kan. (March 29,2024) — Chingawassa Days is happy to welcome Casey Donahew back to Marion, KS for Chingawassa Days 2024! He will perform June 1st, 2024, at 9:00 PM at Central Park on the main stage.Over the last 18... Read More.

“Laughter without Limits”: Comedian Josh Blue Headlines Fundraiser for Beyond Barriers at Hutchinson’s Fox Theatre

Monday, April 1

By Beyond Barriers HUTCHINSON, Kan. — November 2nd, 2024 - Save the date for an evening of laughter and philanthropy as Beyond Barriers presents Laughter without Limits, a special fundraiser event featuring renowned comedian Josh Blue. This event aims to support Beyond Barriers, a nonprofit... Read More.

One Dead in Shooting Near Larned

Sunday, March 31

By Lucky Kidd PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — One man is dead and another in custody after an early Saturday evening shooting south of Larned.Pawnee County Attorney Douglas McNett said dispatch was notified of the shooting just after 5 PM at a property along K-19 South.... Read More.

Man Shot Trying to Enter McPherson Residence Early Sunday

Sunday, March 31

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A man was shot and wounded early Sunday when he tried to enter a residence on the south side of McPherson.McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden said officers were called at 3:29 AM to the 400 block of East Avenue... Read More.

Allen County Sheriff’s Deputy Arrested on Child Sex Charges

Saturday, March 30

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — A now former Allen County Sheriff's Deputy has been arrested on sex crime charges. Michael Tennyson, 24 of Iola was arrested Friday evening by Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents on a requested charge of aggravated indecent liberties with a... Read More.

Barton County Approves Solar Regulations

Saturday, March 30

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — Noting the decisiveness in the community and difficulty in coming to this point, Barton County Commissioners Friday adopted three resolutions that will as a group set out regulations for large scale non-commercial and commercial scale solar energy conversion... Read More.

Total Solar Eclipse to Cross North America on April 8

Friday, March 29

By Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Kansas Highway Patrol advise travelers to plan ahead as traffic is expected to increase.“Remember that the shoulders of... Read More.

City of Nickerson Routine Hydrant Flushes Scheduled for April 8 at 7 PM

Friday, March 29

By the City of NickersonNICKERSON, Kan. — Reno County Fire District 3 will be doing routine hydrant flushes on April 8th at 7:00 p.m. Citizens may experience discolored water during and after these flushes. Please run your water for a few minutes and it will... Read More.

Longtime Rice County Educator Dee Orth Selected for Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Friday, March 29

By Brenna Eller LYONS, Kan. — On Tuesday, Park Elementary School announced that Mrs. Dee Orth, who has taught at Park Elementary for 30 years has been selected to the Kansas Teachers Hall of Fame Class of 2024.Mrs. Orth will be formally inducted during a... Read More.

News From Washington: An Update On Donor-Advised Funds

Friday, March 29

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A few newsletters ago, the McPherson County Community Foundation shared that our team is closely tracking the IRS’s proposed regulations concerning donor-advised funds, issued in November 2023. Certainly these regulations are just “proposed”; it... Read More.

Bethany College Announces Student Art Award Winners as Part of Messiah Festival of the Arts

Thursday, March 28

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. — Works of art by Bethany College students are currently on display as part of the 2024 Messiah Festival Juried Student Art Exhibition. The annual art exhibition will continue through April 1, in the Mingenback Gallery.The Juried Student Art Exhibition... Read More.