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United Way of Central Kansas Renews Impact Grants Program to Support Local Non-Profits

Monday, March 11

By the United Way of Central Kansas BARTON/PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — The United Way of Central Kansas (UWCK) is proud to announce the renewal of its Impact Grants Program, offering funding opportunities for non-profit organizations in Barton & Pawnee Counties. The application process is streamlined, requiring... Read More.

K-State Health Professional Urges Kansans to Schedule Annual Wellness Exam

Monday, March 11

See the doctor yearly to make sure ‘we’re as healthy as we can be,’ says Johannes At a glance: All Americans should have an annual wellness exam to maintain good physical and mental health, says Elaine Johannes, the Kansas Health Foundation's Distinguished Professor of Community... Read More.

Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band® Set to Play at the 2024 Kansas State Fair

Monday, March 11

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Get ready to rock out with Broadway's Rock of Ages Band®: “The Electrifying Rock Stars from the Original Broadway Cast” as they perform on Thursday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the 2024 Kansas State Fair. Formed by... Read More.

Hutchinson Symphony Association to Close at End of 2023-2024 Season, Final Performances March 14 and April 7

Sunday, March 10

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Symphony Association Board of Directors announced on Saturday, March 9, that the Hutchinson Symphony Association will be closing at the end of the 2023-2024 season. The news of the symphony's closure was shared in a statement signed by... Read More.

Hutch High Senior Earns Full Tuition to WSU

Friday, March 8

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Courtney Goering, a senior at Hutchinson High School, has won the Anna Kathleen Walsh English Scholarship at Wichita State University, a full tuition award. Goering met strict scholarship guidelines to achieve this award, including a minimum unweighted 3.5... Read More.

Students Selected to Perform at the Messiah Festival of the Arts Honors Recital

Friday, March 8

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. – Twelve Bethany College students were selected to perform at the Messiah Festival of the Arts Student Honors Recital at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, in Pearson Chapel on the Bethany College campus. The performance is free and open... Read More.

Barton Athletics Makes Record Donation to Camp Hope

Friday, March 8

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Barton Community College Athletics department raised $4,200 for Camp Hope during “Pink Out Night” on March 2, a record for the annual fundraiser. “Pink Out Night” is an annual fundraiser where fans can purchase... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $930M in Highway Projects Added to IKE Development Pipeline

Thursday, March 7

By Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced the addition of 17 highway modernization and expansion projects – a total investment of $932 million – to the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program’s (IKE) Development Pipeline.... Read More.

CMBS Set to Host 2024 Dinner & Mennonite Heritage Tour

Thursday, March 7

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, Kan. — Tabor College’s Center for Mennonite Brethren Studies (CMBS) will lead a Mennonite Heritage Tour on Saturday, April 20, and host its Annual Dinner on Sunday, April 21. The Mennonite Heritage Tour, set for 11:45 a.m.-5 p.m., is part of... Read More.

Kobach Sues TikTok

Thursday, March 7

By the Office of Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach TOPEKA, Kan. (March 6, 2024) – Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced his office has filed a lawsuit in Shawnee County District Court against social media company TikTok for misrepresenting its age-appropriateness in app... Read More.

4th Annual Barton County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Encourages 7th to 12th Grade Students to Think Big

Thursday, March 7

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton County's fourth annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge took place on Wednesday during the noon hour. This competition, brought to Barton County by Great Bend Economic Development and the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, was created... Read More.

Road Usage Charge Study Underway, Looking for Kansans to Participate

Wednesday, March 6

By the Kansas Department of Transportation The Kansas Department of Transportation announces the launch of a three-month pilot study exploring whether a pay-per-mile road usage charge (RUC) could potentially replace the current state fuel tax as a new way to fund roads and bridges. The... Read More.