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Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, August 23

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae. A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam, scum or... Read More.

Bucks Rewarded to Drivers Who Buckle Up

Friday, August 23

46 Cities Across Kansas to Hold "Bucks for Buckles" Campaign Aug. 24 - Sept. 8 By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Thousands of vehicles will travel the Kansas roadways during the Labor Day weekend. Many families will head out on one last trip or... Read More.

Southwind Extension Senior Horticulture Judging Team Takes 1st Place in State Competition

Friday, August 23

Submitted by Casey Diver The Southwind Extension District Horticulture Judging team consisting of Abigail Meiwes (Iola), Jewel Endicott (Uniontown), Hailey Shadden (Uniontown) and Seth Shadden (Uniontown) attended the State 4-H Horticulture Judging Contest, Saturday, Aug. 10 at Kansas State University. The team placed 1st out... Read More.

K-State Salina Offers Day of Youth Aviation Experiences at Annual Girls in Aviation Day Event

Friday, August 23

By K-State Salina Communications and Marketing SALINA, Kan. — K-12 students and their guardians are invited to Kansas State University Salina's eighth annual Girls in Aviation Day, a free event designed for girls to explore and experience the world of aviation on Saturday,... Read More.

McPherson First Responders Prepare for Annual Battle of the Badges

Friday, August 23

Annual Event Pits Police, Fire and EMS Against Each Other in Friendly Competition By American Red Cross McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Police, Fire and EMS departments are gearing up for the annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive at Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 119 N.... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation and Moundridge Foundation August 2024 Grant Recipients

Thursday, August 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation announced their grant recipients for August 2024. This cycle, the Foundation released over $41,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County Grant Recipients: Veterans of... Read More.

Schweitzer and Friends Events in Moundridge Friday, Aug. 23-25

Thursday, August 22

By Lucky Kidd MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — The 150th anniversary of the arrival of Swiss Volhynian Mennonites in Kansas is being marked with a number of events this weekend in the Moundridge area. Most of the events will take place at Eden Mennonite Church, four miles... Read More.

McPherson College Welcomes Largest Freshman Class in History of School

Thursday, August 22

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College marked a significant milestone as it welcomed the largest incoming class in its history when fall semester classes began on August 21. The college enrolled 319 first-time freshmen, the largest freshman class on record. This year's freshman class... Read More.

Barton’s 16th Annual Wounded Warrior Golf Scramble to Benefit Fort Riley Soldiers

Thursday, August 22

JUNCTION CITY, Kan. — Barton Community College is hosting its 16th Annual Wounded Warrior Golf Scramble Sept. 14 at the Rolling Meadows Golf Course in Junction City. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit wounded soldiers from Fort Riley. The entry fee is $60 per... Read More.

Sterling College Welcomes New Faculty

Thursday, August 22

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College welcomed nine new faculty members to campus for the 2024-25 academic year. Classes began on Wednesday, August 21. “We are proud to welcome these full-time faculty and clinical instructors to the Sterling College family, and we are... Read More.

Governor Kelly, Senator Moran Celebrate Progress on Resolving Water Needs in Rattlesnake Creek Basin

Thursday, August 22

Citing First Year Results, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Will Not Issue a Request to Immediately Secure its Senior Water Rights in 2025 By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Wednesday, Governor Laura Kelly and Senator Jerry Moran celebrated that the U.S.... Read More.

Dillon Nature Center Upper Pond Now Restored and Filled

Wednesday, August 21

By Hutchinson Recreation Commission HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Recreation Commission is thrilled to announce the upper pond at Dillon Nature Center is now fully restored and filled, thanks to the generous support of local donors and a successful collaboration with Evergy. The pond was dredged... Read More.