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Kansas Highway Patrol Involved in Sheridan County Fatal Collision

Tuesday, August 20

By the Kansas Highway Patrol SHERIDAN COUNTY, Kan. — On August 19, 2024, at approximately 11:15 a.m., a Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper was responding to a two-vehicle fatality collision involving a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) that occurred on K-23 between Hoxie and I-70 in Sheridan... Read More.

New Kansas Standard License Plate Design and Replacement Information

Tuesday, August 20

The new Kansas License Plate design, chosen by Kansans, features the Kansas Statehouse dome in the bottom left corner, within a cutout of the state. The background has a yellow, white, and blue gradient and inscribed at the bottom of the design is, “Ad... Read More.

Atrium Owner Ordered to Repair or Demolish Property in 30 Days, Update Hearing Oct. 1

Tuesday, August 20

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson City Council has condemned the former Atrium Hotel and Convention Center on North Lorraine as unsafe and dangerous. As part of the resolution the City Council adopted on Tuesday following a show cause hearing, owner Josiah Joseph... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Introduces New App to Enhance Fair Experience

Tuesday, August 20

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Spend less time planning and more time enjoying the Fair this year with the new Kansas State Fair app! Everything you need is right at your fingertips, from ticket purchases, information, maps around the fairgrounds, food/shopping Finder tools, show itineraries,... Read More.

Lyons Designated a Purple Heart City

Tuesday, August 20

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The City of Lyons has been designated a Purple Heart City. The designation was made through a proclamation read by Mayor Dustin Schultz during Monday's City Council meeting. The Purple Heart is an award given to a member of the... Read More.

Former CEO of Heartland Tri-State Bank Sentenced to 293 Months in Prison for Embezzlement

Monday, August 19

Press Release shared by the United States Department of Justice WICHITA, KAN. — A Kansas man was sentenced today to 293 months in prison for using his former position as chief executive officer (CEO) of a bank to embezzle tens of millions of dollars in... Read More.

Fort Riley Hosts Mobilization Exercise

Monday, August 19

By the USAG Fort Riley Public Affairs Office FORT RILEY, Kan. (Aug. 16, 2024) – The Fort Riley Mobilization Force Generation Installation (MFGI) hosted the 297th Regional Support Group (RSG) from the Alaska Army National Guard & the 189th Combined Arms Training Brigade (CATB), which... Read More.

McPherson County Considers Changing Official Newspaper Used for Legal Notices

Monday, August 19

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The possibility of changing the publication used for legal notices by McPherson County came up during Monday's McPherson County Commission meeting. This topic came up as Commissioners were going through approval of checks and claims, specifically related to a... Read More.

Prairie Land Realtors Mid Kansas Report Shows Increase in Home Sales for July

Monday, August 19

By Lucky Kidd SOUTH CENTRAL, Kan. — Home sales made through Prairie Land Realtors' Mid Kansas Multiple Listing Service during July was up 7.2% from a year ago. A total of 149 homes were sold in their territory compared to 139 units for the month... Read More.

Central Christian School to Partner with Superior Boiler on New Child Care Facility

Friday, August 16

By Amber Osner, Central Christian School HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Central Christian School of Hutchinson, Kansas, is pleased to announce an important partnership with Superior Boiler of Hutchinson. This partnership will see Superior Boiler providing financial support for the construction of a new child care facility at... Read More.

Cancer Council of Reno County Announces New Executive Director

Friday, August 16

By the Cancer Council of Reno County HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Cancer Council of Reno County is pleased to announce Ashley Thompson as its new Executive Director! Ashley brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her new role, having served as the Director of... Read More.

Kansas Community Colleges Report Enrollment and Housing Increase for Fall 2024

Friday, August 16

By Neosho County Community College/Kansas Association of Community Colleges CHANUTE, Kan. — Kansas community colleges are flourishing, with enrollment up and students eager to begin a new academic year. That’s the news from community college presidents across the state, who are juggling a good problem... Read More.