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Doug Higgins to be Inducted in Lyons USD 405 Hall of Fame Monday, Feb. 24

Thursday, February 20

LYONS, Kan. — The USD 405 Endowment Association's Lyons Schools Hall of Fame will induct a new member Monday evening, one familiar to area sports fans.Doug Higgins is being inducted as a contributor to Lyons schools at a ceremony to take place prior... Read More.

Fire in Southwest Hutchinson Destroys Home, Displaces Family of Seven

Wednesday, February 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A faulty space heater is being blamed for a Wednesday afternoon fire that destroyed a home in southwest Hutchinson.Hutchinson Fire Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh said crews were about 4:30 p.m. to the 200 block of West Avenue B where... Read More.

Eisenhower Elementary School Fifth Grade Student Wins 2025 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Contest

Wednesday, February 19

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County All Schools Day Button design contest has a winner. This year's design was made by Eisenhower Elementary School 5th grade student Grant Timson.Grant will receive a $200 prize for submitting the winning entry, which will be featured... Read More.

Smoky Valley USD 400 Launches Search for New Superintendent

Wednesday, February 19

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The process of hiring a new Superintendent of Schools for Smoky Valley USD 400 has begun.Current Superintendent Heath Hogan is leaving to become the Superintendent of Salina USD 305, which was announced Monday.As part of the process, USD 400 is asking... Read More.

Fire Destroys Vacant Great Bend House

Wednesday, February 19

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend and Ellinwood fire crews battled an abandoned house fire on the southeast edge of Great Bend in sub-zero wind chills early this morning.The Great Bend Fire Department was called just before 3 a.m. to the fire in the... Read More.

Barton Theatre to Present Musical “Sing Sing Blues” Written by Barton Psychology Instructor

Wednesday, February 19

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Barton Community College Theatre Department will present an emotional yet uplifting musical, “Sing Sing Blues,” written by Barton Psychology Instructor Eric Smith, with multiple showings Feb. 20-23 with general admission tickets available for $10 at the door, and the... Read More.

2025 Marks the 20th Anniversary Celebration and Grand Finale of Symphony in the Flint Hills: Tickets on Sale March 1

Wednesday, February 19

COTTONWOOD FALLS, KS. — The 20th Annual Symphony in the Flint Hills Signature Event will take place on Saturday, June 14, at Evans Family Ranch in Chase County. Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 1, at 10 a.m.This milestone year marks not only the... Read More.

Sleep Shoppe & Furniture Gallery Transitions to Online-Only Presence After 45 Years of Service in Hutchinson

Tuesday, February 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Feb. 18, 2025) — After 45 years of serving the community, Sleep Shoppe & Furniture Gallery has made the difficult decision to close its physical storefront at 11 N. Main and transition to an online-only presence.The store’s physical location officially closed Feb... Read More.

Heath Hogan Appointed as New Superintendent of USD 305 School District

Monday, February 17

SALINA, Kan. — The USD 305 school board unanimously voted to appoint Heath Hogan as the district’s new superintendent, effective July 1, 2025.“We are confident that Mr. Hogan will bring strong leadership and experience to our students, educators and community,” said Gabe Grant, board... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Announces Ludacris at the Nex-Tech Grandstand Saturday, Sept. 13

Monday, February 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce that Grammy-winning rapper Ludacris is coming to the 2025 Fair on Saturday, September 13, at 7:30 PM. Known for his chart-topping hits, iconic music videos, and captivating performances, Ludacris will be a... Read More.

Authorities Seek Vandals Behind ‘Donut Holes’ Discovered in Fields East of Moran and North of Bronson

Monday, February 17

ALLEN/BOURBON COUNTY, Kan. — Authorities in Allen and Bourbon counties are looking for the person or persons who cut “donut holes” into fields discovered Sunday.In Allen County this occurred in the area of 5000 Street and North Dakota Road east of Moran. The Allen... Read More.

Michigan Man Killed in Head-on Crash Saturday Night Near Turon

Sunday, February 16

TURON, Kan. — One man was killed and another seriously injured in a Saturday night head-on crash on K-61 near Turon.The Kansas Highway Patrol identified the victim as Martin McLaughlin of Romulus, Michigan. He was southbound on K-61 just west of Olcott Road, a little... Read More.