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PBT Bancshares, Inc. to Acquire KANZA Bank
By Peoples Bank and Trust
McPHERSON, Kan. — PBT Bancshares, Inc., the holding company of Peoples Bank and Trust Company, and KANZA Financial Corporation, the holding company of KANZA Bank, have jointly announced today the signing of a stock purchase agreement whereby PBT Bancshares,... Read More.
U.S. 50 Bridge Repair Project to Begin in Reno County
By the Kansas Department of Transportation
RENO COUNTY, Kan. — U.S. 50 bridge repair work will start soon in eastern Reno County.
The Kansas Department of Transportation project is on the U.S. 50 bridge over a railroad three-quarters of a mile west of the Reno/Harvey County... Read More.
2024 People’s Choice Tournament Reaches Final Four Coolest Kansas-Made Products
By the Kansas Manufacturing Council
TOPEKA, Kan. — The 2023 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas - People's Choice tournament on Thursday reached its final four products.
Presented by Forvis Mazars, Kansans cast more than 10,000 votes during the second round of tournament voting that concluded... Read More.
Ad Astra Radio’s September Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Vania Winsor
By Brenna Eller
MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust to Mrs. Vania Winsor of Moundridge High School.
Each month, Ad Astra Radio randomly selects a different educator,... Read More.
Opioid Settlement Funds Awarded and Successful Updates Shared and Request for Proposals: Reno County/Hutchinson Fights Addiction Fund
By Reno County, Kansas
Opioid Settlement Funds Awarded
In 2024, the Opioid Settlement Funds Advisory Oversight Committee has awarded close to $100,000 in grant funding out of the nearly $300,000 that they have received for the two funds. The grant funding was awarded to Horizons Mental... Read More.
Rice County Community Foundation Announces Second-Annual UNITE for Rice County Match Week
STRETCHING your donated dollars to support local non-profit organizations
By the Rice County Community Foundation
RICE COUNTY, Kan. — We're excited to share that The Rice County Community Foundation (RCCF) is launching its second annual match week! Unite For Rice County Match Week is scheduled November... Read More.
Ad Astra Radio Officially Welcomes Dusty Deines as Production & Sports Manager
By Brenna Eller
Ad Astra Radio has recently welcomed a new member to the crew. Production and Sports Manager Dusty Deines. He will not only be helping behind the scenes in the production studios, but you will also get to hear Deines call games for... Read More.
Great Bend Police Chief Releases Statement Regarding Increased Police Presence at Great Bend Middle School
GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Police Chief Steve Haulmark released a statement to the public today with information regarding increased police presence at the Great Bend Middle School.
"This measure is being taken as part of our commitment to ensure the safety of students,... Read More.
Hutchinson High School Senior, Mya Cook, Receives National Merit Scholar Commendation
By Hutchinson Public Schools
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School senior Mya Cook has been recognized as a Commended Student by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. She is considering furthering her education at either the University of Kansas or Kansas State University after graduation in... Read More.
Great Bend Man Sentenced for Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child
By Lucky Kidd
PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — A Great Bend Man who entered an “Alford Plea” to aggravated indecent liberties with a child involving incidents occurring in Larned between 2016 and 2017 was sentenced Tuesday to just over 26 ½ years in prison.
Shelby Lee Starr... Read More.
McPherson College Ranks in U.S. News & World Report “Best College” List
By McPherson College
McPHERSON, Kan. — For the ninth consecutive year, McPherson College has earned recognition by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-25 “Best Colleges” list for Regional Colleges in the Midwest. This year, the college climbed six places in the rankings. Additionally,... Read More.
