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Erie Man Arrested for Child Sex Crimes

Wednesday, July 30

ERIE, Kan. — A rural Erie man who is a registered sex offender has been arrested for child sex crimes.Kansas Bureau of Investigation agents and Neosho County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 42-year-old Peter Hawkinson Wednesday morning after a search warrant was executed at a location... Read More.

Baking It Forward: Russell Kern Honored for Youth Leadership

Wednesday, July 30

Russell Kern, a nine-year 4-H member from Chase, Kansas, is the recipient of the Home Baking Association’s 2025 Bake to Give: Maddie Kruse Youth Award. Kern’s leadership, generosity and enthusiasm for teaching others through baking are inspiring. Kern is a Kansas 4-H member who... Read More.

Rice County Highlighted in ‘Treasurer’s Top Ten’ List of Businesses and People with Unclaimed Property

Wednesday, July 30

RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson visited Lyons on Wednesday, July 30 for the Unclaimed Property Campaign and shared a "Treasurer's Top Ten" list of businesses and people in Rice County with unclaimed funds. Treasurer's Top Ten Businesses: Rice CountyGood Samaritan... Read More.

Central Christian School to Host Annual Craft Fair This September During Alumni & Friends Weekend

Wednesday, July 30

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Central Christian School is excited to announce the return of its Fall Craft Fair, taking place Saturday, September 27 at the school’s campus. This family-friendly event brings together talented local artisans, crafters, and small business owners for a day of shopping,... Read More.

Road Closure at 14th Avenue (Old Highway 81) North of McPherson from August 4-14

Wednesday, July 30

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Starting Monday, a one-mile section of 14th Avenue (Old Highway 81) north of McPherson will be closed for a pipeline repair project. The closure, currently scheduled to last through Aug. 14, is from Mohawk Road, or the north end of... Read More.

Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife Center Opens Retrospective Exhibit Featuring the Work of Kansas Artist John Whitfield

Tuesday, July 29

LINDSBORG, Kan. — A retrospective exhibition of artwork by John Whitfield will open at the Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife Center on Friday, August 1, 2025. During the 1960s, Whitfield visited Lindsborg several times to meet with Lester Raymer and other area artists. Later... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $25M for Road Improvement Projects Across Kansas

Tuesday, July 29

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday $25 million for 30 projects to improve intersections and roads across the state. The projects were selected for funding through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP). “Enhancing the safety and accessibility... Read More.

McPherson Police Department Provides Local Statistics from the 2024 KBI Crime Report with McPherson City Commission

Tuesday, July 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Police Department took 13,861 calls for service during 2024, an increase of 1.221 from the prior year. McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden shared local statistics from the 2024 Kansas Bureau of Investigation crime report with McPherson City Commissioners... Read More.

Barton County’s 10th Annual Business Showcase Honors Educators & Unites Businesses

Monday, July 28

Presented by the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce and Credit Union of America GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the upcoming 10th Annual Business Showcase, a community-wide celebration connecting Barton County’s educators with local businesses, scheduled for... Read More.

Nominations Open for Coolest Thing Made in Kansas

Monday, July 28

Nominations are open for the Coolest Thing Made in Kansas Competition. Show off the innovation, craftsmanship, and talent behind your Kansas-made product. Nominations will close Friday, August 8 at 12 p.m. People's Choice Voting will run from Monday, Sept. 15 through Oct. 3 at... Read More.

Join the McPherson Chamber Women’s Trip to Nashville Friday, September 26th- Tuesday, September 30th, 2025

Monday, July 28

Make memories sure to last a lifetime on the McPherson Chamber Women's Trip in Nashville.The Women's Trip Committee has put together an exciting itinerary with hotel accommodations in the heart of Nashville, tours to legendary country music venues and other iconic places, as well... Read More.

Visit Hutch and Rice Park Ringers to Host 2026 NHPA World Doubles Championship in Hutchinson

Monday, July 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Visit Hutch is excited to announce that Hutchinson, Kansas, has been selected by the National Horseshoe Pitching Association (NHPA) to host the 2026 World Doubles Championship, taking place October 9–11, 2026. The event will be held at the horseshoe pitching mounds... Read More.