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Colorado Judge Temporarily Blocks Kroger-Albertsons Grocery ‘Megamerger’

Friday, July 26

By Chase Woodruff, Colorado Baseline DENVER, Colo. — A Colorado judge has issued an order temporarily blocking the proposed $24.6 billion merger between the nation’s two largest supermarket chains ahead of an antitrust trial in state court set to begin in September. Colorado Attorney General... Read More.

Commerce Awards $380,000 for Rural Counties to Market ROZ Program

Friday, July 26

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $380,000 has been awarded to 40 Kansas counties in the first round of Rural Opportunity Zone (ROZ) Local Marketing Grants. The funds are intended to help... Read More.

Kansas Teachers in McPherson for STEAM Training

Friday, July 26

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — If you drove by the McPherson County Courthouse and the adjoining Memorial Park to the west you no doubt saw a lot of people around that area. Those people were all teachers, taking part in a STEAM training supported... Read More.

Hutchinson High School International Baccalaureate Program Sees 100% Graduation Rate

Thursday, July 25

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School proudly announces that all candidates of its prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) program have successfully received their diplomas. This remarkable achievement underscores the dedication, hard work, and academic excellence of the students, faculty, and staff involved... Read More.

Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Salina

Thursday, July 25

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation SALINA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday night in Salina, Kansas. The Salina Police Department requested the KBI conduct an investigation at around 8:45 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24. KBI... Read More.

Tiger Media Network Interns Explore Custom Harvesting in Documentary

Thursday, July 25

By FHSU News HAYS, Kan. — Every year, custom harvesters travel the country to cut wheat and other crops for farmers who don’t have the equipment or manpower to do it themselves, a service that is vital to agriculture in America. The new Tiger Media Network... Read More.

Brush 71 Gets Deployed to the Durkee Fire in Eastern Oregon

Wednesday, July 24

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire Department's Brush 71 and crew have accepted an assignment to the Durkee fire in Eastern Oregon. This crew left the station today at 3:30 p.m. The Durkee Fire is a growing fire of approximately... Read More.

Corrected Ticket Prices Announced for 2024 Great Bend Airfest

Wednesday, July 24

By the Great Bend Airport GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Airfest Committee has identified that incorrect ticket prices were previously released in various media forms for the 2024 Great Bend Airfest, taking place from September 20-22, 2024. Please refer to the correct ticket... Read More.

Pay Real Estate Taxes by July 31 to Avoid Further Fees and Interest

Wednesday, July 24

By the Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. (Jul 22, 2024) — The Reno County Treasurer would like to provide taxpayers with a list of 2023 real estate taxes remaining unpaid. Please check the list to see if you still owe 2023 taxes on... Read More.

Donation Items Requested for 19th Annual Sunflower Diversified Services Charity Gala, Sept. 28

Wednesday, July 24

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — Donations are now being accepted for the live and silent auctions at the 19th annual Sunflower Diversified Services Charity Gala. The event is scheduled for 5:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Columbus... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for YMCA Camp Hyde Inc., Sedgwick County

Wednesday, July 24

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the YMCA Camp Hyde Inc. public water supply system located in Sedgwick County. The advisory was issued because... Read More.

Kansas Arts Commission Funds Creative Projects Across State

Tuesday, July 23

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $1,295,450 has been awarded to 108 recipients in the latest round of Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant funding. The funds will support museums, arts education,... Read More.