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Larned State Hospital Names Dr. Lindsey Dinkel as New Superintendent

By the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services   TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Secretary Laura Howard announced on July 24 that Dr. Lindsey Dinkel has been appointed Superintendent at Larned State Hospital (LSH) effective August 20, 2023, when... Read More.

Great Bend Artist to Work on 2 Downtown McPherson Murals

McPHERSON, Kan. — A contract with Great Bend artist Melanie Ryan to do work on two of the downtown McPherson Murals was approved by the City Commission Tuesday. This work includes restoration and repair of the Maxwell Wildlife mural at Main and Sutherland and... Read More.

City of Great Bend Plans for SRCA Drag Strip

By the City of Great Bend   GREAT BEND, Kan. —  The City of Great Bend would like to make a few clarifying comments involving the process that the city is involved in pertaining to the Drag Strip. This is currently a legal matter, and the... Read More.

29th Annual Kids Ag Day: Cultivating Knowledge, Growing Futures

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce   GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Ag-Business Committee of the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the upcoming 29th Annual Kids Ag Day, scheduled for Wednesday, September 6th. This highly anticipated event aims to sow the... Read More.

New Taskforce Announced to Combat Fentanyl in Kansas

By Kansas Bureau of Investigation   TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Kansas Attorney General’s Office, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced a new collaborative initiative to combat fentanyl in Kansas called the Joint Fentanyl Impact Team... Read More.

House of Capper Dedication Ceremony

By Lucky Kidd   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The House of Capper, a long standing fixture at the Kansas State Fairgrounds, was re-dedicated Monday afternoon after the completion of a major restoration project that also included the development of a new park honoring the co-author of the... Read More.

Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Abilene

ABILENE, Kan. - Don't miss the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo in Abilene, from Aug. 1-4, presented by Freddy's Frozen Custards and Steakburgers of Salina and sponsored by Holm Automotive. Each night, the rodeo will begin at 7:30 p.m. On Aug. 3, there will be... Read More.

Rice County Highway Department Now Hiring

RICE COUNTY, Kan. - The Rice County Highway Department is currently hiring. They are looking for truck drivers, serviceman, equipment operators, and laborers. A class A CDL is preferred but not required to be hired. Applications can be picked up at 718 W. 5th Street... Read More.

Tabor College Celebrating Newest Residence Hall July 28

By Tabor College   HILLSBORO, Kan. – Tabor College will officially dedicate Jost Hall, its newest residence hall Friday, July 28, at 4:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the ceremony, and an open house will follow. The ceremony will be held on the hall’s... Read More.

Barton Community College Offering Guitar Lessons

By Joe Vinduska   GREAT BEND, Kan. - Barton Community College is accepting students for individual lessons and a group guitar class this fall, and all classes will be taught by the new instructor, Aleia Gonzalez, a world-class guitar player from Paraguay. The group guitar class meets... Read More.

Hutchinson Zoo to Host Ribbon Cutting for New Additions

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At 10:30 a.m. on July 28, the Hutchinson Zoo will be hosting an official ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the Nature Play Expansion and Splash River. The new area is a unique space for children and adults to explore nature... Read More.