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Lyons City Council Discusses Increasing Allowable Days to Set Off Fireworks

Tuesday, March 21

By Lucky Kidd, Ad Astra Radio LYONS, Kan. – Initial indications from an online survey indicate Lyons residents would overwhelmingly back increasing the number of days fireworks can be set off. Results shared with the Lyons City Council Monday night indicated of the 211 people... Read More.

Shop Kansas Farms rolls out new website in celebration of Ag Day

Tuesday, March 21

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Shop Kansas Farms (SKF) rolled out a new website today in celebration of National Agriculture Day. The website, www.shopkansasfarms.com, features a searchable map so consumers can find food items from farmers near them. “Shop Kansas Farms is a trusted... Read More.

Be Alert: Road Construction on I-135 Near Moundridge

Tuesday, March 21

MCPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. – On Monday, March 27, the Kansas Department of Transportation will begin work to replace the pavement on I-135 in McPherson County near Moundridge. During construction, median crossovers will be used, and traffic will run head-to-head during pavement replacement at a reduced... Read More.

Report: Half of Kansas Rural Hospitals At Risk of Closing

Tuesday, March 21

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS/KMUW) - A new report finds more than half of rural hospitals in Kansas are at risk of closing. That could force residents to travel farther during medical emergencies. Kansas has seen nine rural hospitals close since 2005. But the report, from the Center... Read More.

Jayhawks Take Down Tigers in Postseason Border Showdown

Tuesday, March 21

By KUAthletics.com LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Kansas Jayhawks led wire-to-wire Monday night at Allen Fieldhouse and throttled Missouri 75-47 in the second round of the WNIT. The Jayhawks, who led by at least 14 points the entire second half, saw all five starters score in double figures.... Read More.

U.S. 54 Projects in Kingman County to Begin Soon

Monday, March 20

KINGMAN, Kan. - Work will start soon on two related pavement patching and pavement marking projects on U.S. 54 in Kingman County. The Kansas Department of Transportation projects will be on the same portion of U.S. 54: from the Pratt County line east to the... Read More.

Rice County Job Fair is Friday and Saturday in Lyons

Monday, March 20

LYONS, Kan. - The second annual Rice County Job Fair takes place this Friday and Saturday at Celebration Center in Lyons. High school and college students have been invited to attend a student’s-only session on Friday from 1:30 until 3 p.m., with a public session... Read More.

Area Teens Represented on 2023 Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Council

Monday, March 20

LINDSBORG, Kan. – Emma Littich, a Lindsborg native and a freshman at Kansas State University, has been elected president of the Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Council. Littich, who is majoring in elementary education with a minor in leadership studies, first became involved in 4-H at... Read More.

American Legion Benefit brings Pink Flamingo Flocks to Lawns of Rice County Residents

Monday, March 20

STERLING, Kan. – The flock is coming. Large flocks of pink flamingos will soon be landing on the lawns of unsuspecting residents in Rice County. A benefit hosted by American Legion Post 128 in Sterling; your yard could be in their flight path. Support the... Read More.

Team Registration Open for McPherson Chamber Classic Golf Tournament

Monday, March 20

MCPHERSON, Kan. - What should you expect at the Chamber Classic “Putt’n on the Ritz” Golf Tournament? It may sound pretty snazzy, but this dazzling day of easy-going, unconventional golf is not a tuxedo event. You won’t need mulligans, or upscale equipment as your team navigates around the... Read More.

Renowned Rock Band NEEDTOBREATHE to Play at Kansas State Fair

Monday, March 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grammy-nominated multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE will play at the Kansas State Fair, Friday, Sept. 8. This dynamic rock group has generated over one billion streams, topped several Billboard Radio, Album and Sales Charts and have sold-out arenas and amphitheaters all over the world.... Read More.

Kansas Governor Vetoes Legislation Banning Transgender Athletes from School Sports

Saturday, March 18

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Gov. Laura Kelly for the third straight year has vetoed model legislation that would ban transgender girls from playing school sports with cisgender girls. The Democratic governor said Friday the annual attack on transgender students sends “a signal... Read More.