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USD 428 Approves Nearly $4.8 Mill for Construction of Pre-School and Administrative Offices

Wednesday, August 16

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend USD 428 Board of Education has approved a guaranteed maximum price of nearly 4.8 million dollars for renovations of the former CUNA Mutual Group Property in the 1800 block of 24th Street, which is proposed... Read More.

Great Bend Man Arrested on Fentanyl Distribution Charges

Wednesday, August 16

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — A 35-year-old Great Bend man was arrested Tuesday evening on fentanyl distribution charges.The Barton County Sheriff's Office said Chet Whetham was taken into custody after deputies executed a search warrant at his residence in a Great Bend... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Approve 2024 Budget with Reduced Property Tax Levy

Wednesday, August 16

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved a 2024 budget that calls for a just over 4.2 mill reduction in the property tax levy from 2023's levy. The 2024 levy of 37.146 mills will also be just below the calculated... Read More.

Women of the Southern Colonies Program by Jason Lindstrom of Barton Community College

Wednesday, August 16

By the Barton County Historical Society GREAT BEND, Kan. — Jason Lindstrom, history professor, will present in the Ray Schulz Memorial Library on Monday, August 28th. Professor Lindstrom’s program will elaborate on the experiences of women in the Southern colonies of the United States, and... Read More.

Chamber Blue Survey Deadline Approaches, Submit by August 17th

Wednesday, August 16

By Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — If your business is interested in reviewing group insurance rates for the 2024 plan year of the Chamber Blue of Kansas health insurance option, the interest survey is now LIVE.The business must complete the... Read More.

BREAKING: KBI Announces Criminal Investigation Linked to Marion County Record to Proceed Independently

Wednesday, August 16

By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — Kansas Bureau of Investigation announced today the criminal investigation linked to the Marion County Record will proceed independently and without review or examination of any evidence seized from the paper and two homes by Marion Police under search warrants... Read More.

Hutchinson Reno County Emergency Communications Celebrating 40 Years

Wednesday, August 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson-Reno County Emergency Communications is inviting the community to celebrate the 40th year of being the 911 consolidated center for Reno County.They will be providing tours of the center and other activities for the day. They are still working the... Read More.

Hutchinson Zoo Looking for Input, Developing Strategic Master Plan

Wednesday, August 16

By the Hutchinson Zoo The Hutchinson Zoo is developing a new Strategic Master Plan that will guide the Zoo’s and Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo's mission, vision, activities, and improvements over the next 7-10 years. The Hutchinson Zoo hopes our new ideas will help every... Read More.

Dolly Parton Celebrates Statewide Imagination Library Program Expansion in Kansas

Wednesday, August 16

~Governor Kelly Proclaims August 14 ‘Imagination Library of Kansas Day’ in the State~~ By the Kansas Office of the Governor OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly welcomed iconic singer-songwriter and early childhood literacy advocate Dolly Parton to Kansas on Monday to celebrate the statewide expansion of her Imagination Library... Read More.

Middle of Everywhere Music Festival

Tuesday, August 15

HUMBOLDT, Kan. — Join Humboldt Kansas for the Middle of Everywhere Music Festival. Two locations in Humboldt will host a weekend of Blues and Roots music.FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1st - Kicks off at 4pm. Pre-festival music starts uptown at participating businesses Friday night for Live... Read More.

Cosmosphere Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon 50th Anniversary Planetarium Show

Tuesday, August 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Tickets are still available for the Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon 50th Anniversary Planetarium Show at the Cosmosphere's Justice Planetarium on Aug. 18.The show offers views of the solar system and beyond, played out to 42 minutes of The... Read More.

Clue Auditions

Tuesday, August 15

By the McPherson Community Theatre McPHERSON, Kan. — Auditions for Clue are coming up on August 20th and 21st! Show dates for the Fall play will be October 19th-22nd. Sign up for auditions and find more information here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094DA9A62CA7FB6-clueEveryone ages 18 and up are... Read More.