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KDHE Issues Air Quality Health Advisory Due to Prescribed Burns

Friday, March 20

Conditions will continue to be ideal for burning in the Flint Hills and all surrounding areas today, March 20, through early afternoon Saturday, March 21. Today’s burning activity, combined with remnant smoke from yesterday’s activity, will lead to elevated air pollutant levels throughout central... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Banning Cell Phone Use During School Day

Friday, March 20

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly has signed Senate Substitute for Substitute for House Bill 2299 (Sub for HB 2299), banning the use of cell phones and personal electronic devices during the school day. Governor Kelly signed the bill on Thursday alongside... Read More.

MCCF Brings Youth Philanthropy Program to Moundridge Students

Thursday, March 19

Last week, the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) traveled to Moundridge Middle School to bring its youth philanthropy program to local fourth-grade students. The Voices in Philanthropy (VIP) program began in 2023 as a way to help young community members understand the importance of... Read More.

Friends of Maxwell Presented Attraction Development Grant Wednesday

Thursday, March 19

The Friends of Maxwell Wildlife Refuge was formally presented a $16,414 Attraction Development Grant from Kansas Tourism Wednesday to support facility upgrades aimed at enhancing visitor experiences and expanding educational programming. According to a celebratory post on Facebook, the grant funds will be used for... Read More.

Senator Marshall Speaks on Homeland Security Funding, SAVE Act and Iran

Wednesday, March 18

US Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) expressed frustration Wednesday with his Democratic colleagues over their actions, or refusal to do so, on Funding for the Department of Homeland Security and the SAVE Act during a news conference with Kansas reporters Wednesday. Marshall said the real question... Read More.

U.S. Nationals Horseshoe Pitching Tournament Coming to Hutchinson, Kansas

Wednesday, March 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The U.S. Nationals Horseshoe Pitching Tournament will bring competitors from across the country to Rice Park in Hutchinson, Kansas, May 29–31, 2026. Hosted by the Rice Park Horseshoe Club, Visit Hutch and sanctioned by the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association (NHPA), the... Read More.

Ye Old Mill Preservation and Renewal Campaign Underway

Wednesday, March 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – An enthusiastic group gathered Wednesday morning in front of Ye Old Mill on the Kansas State Fairgrounds to celebrate the official kickstart of the Ye Old Mill Preservation and Renewal Campaign. Bridgette Jobe, Director of the Kansas Tourism Division, presented a check... Read More.

Farm Incident in Southeast Allen County Claims Life of Two-Year-Old

Wednesday, March 18

A two-year-old girl has died of injuries sustained in a Monday evening farm incident in southeast Allen County. According to the Allen County Sheriff's Office, the Allen County Communications Center received a 911 call from the child's mother who reported the child had been ran... Read More.

ReUse It Center Presents February Check Donations

Tuesday, March 17

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center has presented check donations for the month of February to the following local organizations: The Omega Project The Omega Project is a multi-faceted, faith based recovery program that emphasizes heart level changes of men and women. We offer lifestyle... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Invites the Community to Water Treatment Open House

Tuesday, March 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – [March 17, 2026]- The City of Hutchinson is inviting residents to get a behind-the-scenes look at how safe, reliable water services are delivered every day during a Water Utilities Open House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. This... Read More.

Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners Bring the 2026 American Tour to United Wireless Arena

Tuesday, March 17

DODGE CITY, Kan. (March 17, 2026) — United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks is excited to announce that AARON LEWIS AND THE STATELINERS will be coming to Dodge City on Saturday, June 20th. For his 2026 AMERICAN TOUR. Doors will open at 6:00 PM on... Read More.

Mill and Overlay to Begin West of Kingman

Tuesday, March 17

KINGMAN COUNTY, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will begin an overlay project on U.S 54 in Kingman County on March 30. The project will improve the road surface, extending the pavement’s service life. Work will occur on approximately 5 miles of U.S. 54... Read More.