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Troopers Inspecting Buses to Prep for First Day of School

Monday, July 22

By the Kansas Highway Patrol Annually, the Patrol is charged with ensuring school buses are in working order before hitting the road The Kansas Highway Patrol will be working to ensure students are safe on their travels to and from school. Every July and August,... Read More.

Come Home to Kansas

Monday, July 22

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Who would you invite back to McPherson? Maybe it is that special friend who used to sit on your back porch while your kiddos chased fireflies, your cousins who you only get to catch up with... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $10M for Broadband Projects in Rural Kansas

Monday, July 22

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (July 19, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly announced that $10 million has been awarded to 12 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants. The awards will be paired with an additional... Read More.

K-4 Resurfacing is Set in Rush County

Monday, July 22

By the Kansas Department of Transportation RUSH COUNTY, Kan. — A K-4 resurfacing in Rush County is expected to start around Tuesday, July 23. The Kansas Department of Transportation project involves a scrub seal. The project will be on K-4 from the Ness/Rush county line to... Read More.

Glenn’s Bulk Food Shoppe and Gospel Book Store Celebrating 10 Years of Ownership

Friday, July 19

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ryan and Glenda Yoder will be celebrating 10 years of owning Glenn's Bulk Food Shoppe and Gospel Bookstore on Saturday, July 27 at 6405 W Morgan Ave, Hutchinson, KS. During the celebration, the store will be holding a Customer Appreciation... Read More.

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

Friday, July 19

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

Hutch Rec Healthy Neighborhood Initiative: Block by Block Investment Program Celebrates Success

Friday, July 19

By BowerComm HUTCHINSON, Kan — The Block by Block Investment Program, an initiative funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and managed by the Housing Commission in partnership with Hutch Rec, is proud to announce the successful completion of its 2024 grant cycle. This... Read More.

HB 2302 Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

Friday, July 19

By the Kansas Water Office TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Water Office announced that applications are now being accepted for the House Bill 2302 Grant Programs. In 2023, Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Legislature, through Senate Substitute for House Bill 2302, increased the amount... Read More.

McPherson Opera House Announces Beloved Country Music Legend Crystal Gale on Thursday, Sept. 19

Friday, July 19

By the McPherson Opera House McPHERSON, Kan. — Grammy®-winning Crystal Gayle is a beloved country music icon with 22 No. 1 country hits, six Gold and three Platinum albums. Her album “We Must Believe in Magic” was the first by a female country artist... Read More.

July 25th State & National Candidate Forums

Friday, July 19

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Primary Election Candidates Contested Races (August 6, 2024) - County Clerk Bev Schmeidler Alicia (Schartz) Straub - County Register of Deeds Glennda French Susan Williams - City Council - 1st Ward Lindsey Krom-Craven Gary W. Parr - Ellinwood Hospital ... Read More.

Kesler Family Supporting Aspiring Bankers at FHSU

Thursday, July 18

By: The FHSU Foundation HAYS, Kan. — First-generation Fort Hays State University graduate Jeff Kesler always hoped to pay it forward to FHSU students but was unsure where to begin. His experience at FHSU provided the opportunities and mentors to make his decades-long career in... Read More.

Speeding Can be Costly, Wreck Lives

Thursday, July 18

By Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — The chance of death or serious injury doubles for every 10 mph over 50 mph a vehicle travels, and speeding is a factor in almost one-third of all traffic fatalities nationwide. These facts from the National... Read More.