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NCCC Trustees Approve Bids for Construction, Groundskeeping

Thursday, April 24

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Board of Trustees held a special meeting during its Spring Retreat on Wednesday, April 23. Strahm Family Strength Center The trustees approved a bid from Loyd Builders in Ottawa, KS, in the amount of $297,384.00 for the... Read More.

Rooted in Communities: Kansas Forest Service Cultivates a Precious Kansas Resource

Thursday, April 24

The independent agency, housed at K-State, promotes tree conservation, management and planning around the state. MANHATTAN, Kan. — You may not think about it often, but you have a favorite tree, Matthew Norville bets.Maybe it's a droopy weeping willow that you wove through as a... Read More.

Governor Kelly Directs Flags be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Pope Francis

Wednesday, April 23

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly, in accordance with Executive Order #20-30, on Wednesday, directed flags on all state buildings, grounds, and facilities to be flown at half-staff immediately until sunset on the day of interment, April 26, in honor of Pope Francis.“As one... Read More.

GRAMMY, ACM & CMA Award Winning Artist Gary Morris to Perform at the Kingman Historic Theatre

Wednesday, April 23

KINGMAN, Kan. — Country legend Gary Morris is performing a concert at The Kingman Historic Theatre on Saturday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. Throughout his career, Gary Morris has captivated audiences with his distinctive voice and heartfelt performances. His impressive repertoire includes chart-topping hits... Read More.

New Rice County Clerk Sworn In

Tuesday, April 22

LYONS, Kan. (April 22, 2025) — Jane Hrabik, the Clerk of the District Court at Rice County officially swore in Raechel Manley as the new Rice County Clerk during Manley’s first week in office.The County Clerk plays a vital role in Kansas counties. Responsibilities... Read More.

Gary Sechrist and Bob Wedel Named 2025 Inductees in the Lyons Schools Hall of Fame

Tuesday, April 22

LYONS, Kan. — Gary Sechrist and Bob Wedel have been named the 2025 inductees into the USD 405 Education Endowment Association Lyons Schools Hall of Fame. They will be inducted into the Hall of Fame Tuesday, April 29th at a ceremony at... Read More.

Hutch Rec to Host Youth Adaptive Track Meet on April 23

Tuesday, April 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec will host area adaptive youth at the annual Youth Adaptive Track Meet on April 23, sponsored by Kiwanis of Downtown Hutchinson.This year’s meet features 66 participants in 7th-12th grades from Hutchinson, Buhler, and Nickerson school districts. It also includes... Read More.

Barton County 2025 Facade Improvement Grant Cycle Opens, Barton County Commission Adopts Proclamation for Drug Endangered Children Awareness Day

Tuesday, April 22

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — The application cycle has opened for Barton County's facade improvement grant program for 2025. Two projects each are planned in Claflin, Ellinwood and Hoisington, where ten thousand dollars of county funds are being matched by a like amount from each... Read More.

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce Announces Upcoming Legislative Forum Saturday, April 26

Tuesday, April 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the upcoming 2025 Legislative Forum:Saturday, April 26: 9:00am – 10:30 a.m. at the Stringer Fine Arts Center, Gallery Theatre – 600 E. 11th, HutchinsonThe Reno County legislators invited to... Read More.

Great Bend City Council Approves Three Year Contract with Animal Medical Center of Great Bend to Provide Services for Brit Spaugh Zoo

Tuesday, April 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend City Council Monday approved a three-year contract with Animal Medical Center of Great Bend to provide veterinary services for Brit Spaugh Zoo. The clinic owned by Dr. Nels Lindberg is purchasing the clinic of the current provider,... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Discuss Plans to Sell Building on Hospital Drive, Milling Work Beginning on Old Highway 81 North of McPherson

Tuesday, April 22

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners intend to sell a building on Hospital Drive that for about the last two years has been leased to McPherson USD 418 on behalf of the McPherson County Special Education Cooperative for their infant-toddler program.The current lease... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Lead Service Line Inventory Ordinance

Tuesday, April 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners are taking a new tact in identifying lead water service lines in the city, which federal regulators are requiring the city to identify. To that end, an ordinance was approved Tuesday that will, as of July 1, require... Read More.