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Kansas Tops Nation in Economic Growth Over Fall 2023

Thursday, December 28

Kansas’ Economic Growth Was #1 in the Nation in the 3rd Quarter of 2023, #2 in the Nation in the 2nd Quarter By Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today celebrated that, according to data released by the Bureau of... Read More.

Natural Tree Disposal Site Offered

Wednesday, December 27

By the City of McPherson Park Department McPHERSON, Kan. — Through Jan. 15, 2024, those wishing to drop off their natural holiday trees for disposal and chipping will be able to do so. The drop off area will be in a designated area in the parking... Read More.

Reno County Opposes President Biden’s 30 X 30 Program, Referred by Many as a “Land Grab”

Wednesday, December 27

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County is now on record as opposing a January 2021 executive order by President Joe Biden directing development of a program to conserve at least 30 percent of the lands and waters in the United States as... Read More.

Reno County Commission Reappoints Goertzen and Martin to Planning Commission

Wednesday, December 27

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — On a 4-1 vote, Reno County Commissioners Wednesday reappointed Russ Goertzen and Jack Martin to the Reno County Planning Commission. There are two members on the seven-member body up for appointment at this time. Goertzen, currently chair of... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves 2024 Contracts and Agreements

Wednesday, December 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved a number of 2024 contracts and agreement, including the fire protection contracts with McPherson and King City townships and Rural Fire District 10, which includes the south half of New Gottland Township.Each of... Read More.

ReUse It Center Makes Special Year-End Donations

Wednesday, December 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — 2023 was a successful year for the ReUse It Center in McPherson, with sales up 39 percent from 2022. As a result, they were able to make some extra year-end donations, which combined with earlier distributions to bring their... Read More.

Lindsborg Cultural Crawl

Wednesday, December 27

By Lindsborg CVB LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Cultural Directors of Lindsborg invite you to the Lindsborg Cultural Crawl 2024! This event is to celebrate and promote the vibrant cultural scene in Lindsborg. From January 2-February 10, locals and visitors are invited to pick up a... Read More.

Winter Wonderland Exhibition

Wednesday, December 27

By the Courtyard Gallery LINDSBORG, Kan. — Join the Courtyard Gallery in January for a Winter Wonderland exhibition!Winter related art will be showcased in the gallery for a fun and creative exhibit.Gallery hours are 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 10:00... Read More.

Lindsborg Listed As One of Six Great Places to Live by AARP

Wednesday, December 27

By Lindsborg CVB Six Safe, Easy and Very Affordable Communities The AARP article, found in the December 2023/January 2024 issue, lists Lindsborg as one of six cities where people can thrive. Using data crunching algorithms and spreadsheets, and also compiling information from feet on... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Celebrates Promotions of 29 Personnel with Pinning Ceremony

Tuesday, December 26

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — December was a great month for Hutch Fire. The department was able to celebrate the promotion of 29 personnel with a promotion and pinning ceremony held on Dec 7th. The tradition of the pinning ceremony allows for... Read More.

Fatal Accident West of Larned Monday

Tuesday, December 26

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — A two-vehicle crash late Monday afternoon near Larned claimed the life of a Wichita woman and injured three others.According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a pickup driven by Brayden Smith of Larned was westbound on K-156 about five miles... Read More.

Fatal Wreck East of Sterling Sunday Night

Monday, December 25

By Lucky Kidd RICE COUNTY, Kan. — One person was killed and another injured in a two vehicle crash Sunday in southeast Rice County.The Kansas Highway Patrol said a vehicle driven by Skyler Warren of Great Bend was northbound on K-14 about four miles east... Read More.