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One Dead, One Injured in Electrocution at Great Bend Airport

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — One person is dead and another seriously injured after a bucket on an aerial boom came in contact with high-voltage power lines at Great Bend Municipal Airport Tuesday morning. The Barton County Sheriff's office, which is in charge of... Read More.

KDOT’s Cost Share Program Applications Being Accepted

Monday, August 12

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the fall 2024 round of the agency’s Cost Share Program. More than $146 million has been given to Kansas communities since the Cost Share Program began in... Read More.

Reno County Health Department Alert: Five County Overdoses, One Fatality in 24 Hours

Monday, August 12

By the Reno County Health Department RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department has sent out a Health Alert to inform the community about a recent unusual spike in overdoses. There were five overdoses within a 24-hour period, one of which was fatal.... Read More.

Flint Hills Design Chosen as Next Kansas Personalized License Plate

Monday, August 12

By Brenna Eller KANSAS — The next personalized license plate design for the state of Kansas has been announced. After more than 30,000 votes cast, the Flint Hills design quickly became the favorite among the five options, receiving more than 56% of the votes according to... Read More.

Quilts of Valor Presented to Five Reno County Veterans

Sunday, August 11

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Friday's monthly KS4 Vets luncheon meeting at Hutchinson Community College featured a presentation of Quilts of Valor to five Reno County Veterans. The Quilts of Valor Foundation mission is "to cover service members and veterans touched by war with comforting... Read More.

Lindsborg Community Hospital Administrator to Resign

Friday, August 9

By Lucky Kidd LINDSBORG, Kan. — Lindsborg Community Hospital administrator Larry Van Der Wege announced his resignation Friday after 26 years at the hospital, having served about 17 as administrator. Department managers were notified of his decision earlier in the day, after which an email... Read More.

Lindsborg Museum Hires New Executive Director

Friday, August 9

By the Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum LINDSBORG, Kan. (Aug. 8, 2024) — The Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum is excited to announce the hiring of its new Executive Director – Aubrey Wheeler, who started on August 1, 2024. Wheeler said she... Read More.

Frontier District to Host Meeting on Drone Use in Agriculture Sept. 10

Friday, August 9

By Carol Engle, Frontier Extension District Communications and Marketing Manager GARNETT, Kan. — The Frontier Extension District and Coffey County Extension Office, along with the Anderson and Coffey County Conservation Districts, will host a meeting on Sept. 10, 2024, to explore the agricultural uses... Read More.

City of McPherson to Host Meet and Greet Aug. 19

Friday, August 9

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson is hosting a meet and greet session on Monday, Aug. 19 in Citizens Hall at the McPherson Community Building, 122 E. Marlin, McPherson. McPherson Mayor Tom Brown and Commissioners Gary Mehl and Larry Wiens, City Administrator... Read More.

Reno County Housing Commission Celebrates a Year of Success with ARPA Funding Boost

Friday, August 9

By the Reno County Housing Commission HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The- Reno County Housing Commission is proud to announce a year of significant achievements in housing development and community revitalization, thanks to the infusion of ARPA COVID relief funds. The commission's unwavering commitment to enhancing... Read More.

Bethany College Art Department Hosts Exhibit by Local Artist Irene Nielsen

Thursday, August 8

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College is pleased to announce an upcoming art exhibit featuring the works of Irene Nielsen, running from August 26 to September 27, 2024, at the Mingenback Art Center on the Bethany College campus. The exhibit is free and... Read More.

“Like a Wonderful Family Reunion” 150th Anniversary Celebration of Swiss Volhynian Mennonite Ancestors Coming to the U.S.

Thursday, August 8

By Glen and Kathy Goering MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — A Celebration will be held August 23-25, 2024, at Eden Mennonite Church, 401 18th Ave., Moundridge, Kan., for the 150th Anniversary of Swiss Volhynian Mennonite Ancestors Coming to U.S. in 1874. Friday, August 23, 2024, 7:00 p.m. Keynote... Read More.