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Barton Theatre Holding Auditions for Fall Play “Puffs”

By Joe Vinduska The Barton Community College Theatre Department will hold auditions for its fall production of the wizard-inspired play “Puffs” Aug. 21-22 from 7-9 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building, room F-164. All roles and technical positions will be cast. Most roles are for actors... Read More.

Kansas to Develop Strategy to Expand Apprenticeships for Youths

By Kansas Commerce   TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced yesterday (on July 31) that Kansas has been selected to participate in the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) Policy Academy to Advance Youth Apprenticeship. Through the Policy Academy, Kansas will develop... Read More.

Childcare Licensing, Serving Reno and Harvey Counties

By Reno County Kansas Government   RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County seeks to ensure safe and healthy childcare facilities in Reno and Harvey Counties. The county assists providers with education, resources and referral, code compliance and regulation navigation. Reno County works with partners and local... Read More.

City of McPherson Approves Incentive Program for Water Park Employees

Highlights from the City of McPherson Commission Meeting Aug. 1 By Lucky Kidd   McPHERSON, Kan. — On Aug. 1, the McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved a 2023-24 agreement with USD 418 for school crossing guards and crossing guard supervisor. Under the agreement the school district will... Read More.

U.S. 281 Resurfacing in Stafford County to Begin

By Kansas Department of Transportation   STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — Work will start soon on a U.S. 281 resurfacing project in Stafford County. The Kansas Department of Transportation project – a surface recycle and chip seal -- will be on U.S. 281 from the U.S. 50 junction... Read More.

7th Annual Veterans Awareness Expo

Information provided by Patty Gnefkow (President/CEO of Vet-To-Vet Support Command)     WICHITA, Kan. — The 7th Annual Veterans Awareness Expo will be on Aug. 5 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., and is a FREE event open to the public at the Mid-America All-Indian Museum,Read More.

Kansas State Fair Looking for Models by Aug. 15

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is looking for models of all kinds to help tell a story for the 2023 Kansas State Fair in photos and videos Sept. 8-17 in Hutchinson. No previous modeling experience is required, just... Read More.