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KDHE Announces the Beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom Season

Tuesday, April 1

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) are announcing the beginning of the Harmful Algal Bloom season.The water recreation season in Kansas officially runs from April 1 to October 31, as do the harmful... Read More.

Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Missing Ellis County Man

Monday, March 31

ELLIS COUNTY, Kan. — The Ellis County Sheriff's Office requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Ellis County man.The whereabouts of 81-year-old Roger Batman are unknown and the public's assistance is requested to help locate him.Batman... Read More.

Smoky Valley USD 400 Hires New Superintendent

Monday, March 31

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Smoky Valley USD 400 has named a new Superintendent of Schools.Quentin Breese, currently Superintendent of Schools for Concordia USD 333, was named at a Sunday evening special meeting by the USD 400 Board of Education to succeed Heath Hogan, who is... Read More.

Fort Hays State Earns 2025-26 Military Friendly® School Designation

Monday, March 31

HAYS, Kan. — For the 18th consecutive year, FHSU has been recognized for its investment in programs that improve the lives of veterans and military personnel, earning the 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School designation from militaryfriendly.com.Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Accept Asphalt Oil Bid for 2025 Projects, KDOT Bridge Project for 2026 Fiscal Year, Approve Funding for Juvenile Offender Project Yes Program

Monday, March 31

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners Monday accepted a $1.554 million bid from Ergon for asphalt oils for 2025 projects. This covers chip seal, tack and general asphalt oil, and Public Works Director David Bohnenblust noted the per unit cost of this oil... Read More.

Salina Symphony to Present Out of the Box Concert, “Favorites from Alarm Will Sound” April 26

Monday, March 31

SALINA, Kan. —The Salina Symphony’s Out of the Box series returns on Sat., April 26, at 7 p.m. at Theatre Salina’s Sunflower Financial (Black Box) Theatre.The program will feature exhilarating music championed by Alarm Will Sound, an innovative chamber ensemble described by the New... Read More.

Great Bend Alive Kicks off Fridays on Forest Season Five with a Ribbon Cutting on April 25th

Monday, March 31

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Alive, the downtown arm of Great Bend Economic Development (GBED), is excited to announce the Fridays on Forest season opener on April 25, 2025. The kickoff event will take place on Forest Avenue, from Williams to Main Street.Lee... Read More.

Reps. Mann, Neguse Reintroduce Legislation to Address Health Care Shortage

Saturday, March 29

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 28, 2025) — Today, U.S. Representatives Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Joe Neguse (CO-02) led 11 of their colleagues in reintroducing legislation to address the nation’s health care workforce shortage. The States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment (SHARE) Act of... Read More.

Two Arrested in Macksville Drug Bust, Numerous Animals Seized

Friday, March 28

MACKSVILLE, Kan. — Two people were arrested Friday morning after the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, assisted by Macksville, St. John and Stafford Police, the Highway Patrol, Kansas Wildlife and Parks and KHP and Stafford K9 officers executed a search warrant at a home in... Read More.

Sunflower Electric Supply Receives Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce March Small Business Award

Friday, March 28

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — For more than seven decades, Sunflower Electric Supply has been a pillar of Reno County’s business community, evolving to meet the changing needs of electricians, contractors, and industries. The company’s roots trace back to 1950, when Edward Engler, a local... Read More.

Messiah Festival of the Arts 144th Consecutive Performance

Friday, March 28

LINDSBORG, Kan. (February 21, 2025) — Visit Lindsborg is excited to share a list of all events and exhibitions that are a part of the Messiah Festival of the Arts. This year marks the 144th consecutive performance of Handel's Messiah, the longest running rendition... Read More.

The ReUse It Center Announces March Donations

Friday, March 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center was able to donate $4,500 this month thanks to its shoppers and volunteers. The center donated $1,000 to Mennonite Relief Sale (not pictured) and $3,500 to the Mennonite Central Committee. The Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) is a global,... Read More.