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July Area Home Sales Down, Prices Mostly Up

The number of homes sold during July through Prairie Land Realtors’ Mid-Kansas Multiple Listing Service was 147, which is down two percent from July 2024. Total sales volume for the region was $31 million, up from the prior year. The median sales price for... Read More.

Hutch Community Foundation Seeks Board, Committee Volunteers 

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For individuals with a desire to volunteer paired with a love of Reno County, Hutchinson Community Foundation offers opportunities to serve. The community foundation seeks volunteers for the following: Board of Directors Youth Philanthropy Council Standing committeesThe board of directors and various... Read More.

ATV Accident Claims Life of Inman Man

INMAN, Kan. — An Inman man was killed Tuesday night in an ATV crash in southwest Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, Timothy Beckerman, 63, was driving an ATV on a field road northwest of Fowler in Meade County when he accelerated and struck... Read More.

KDHE Awards 15 Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Community Grants

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Community Health Promotion program announced the recipients of this year’s Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Community grant. In total, the State Fiscal Year 2026 CDRR program covers: 15 grantees, 25 counties and 1,972,817... Read More.

Governor Kelly Proclaims August as Kansas Farmers’ Market Month

MANHATTAN, Kan. (Aug. 1, 2025) — In recognition of the important role farmers’ markets play in Kansas communities, Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed August as Kansas Farmers’ Market Month.In both urban centers and rural communities, farmers’ markets give consumers access to fresh, locally grown produce... Read More.

KDOT’s Cost Share Program Applications Being Accepted

The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the fall 2025 round of the agency’s Cost Share Program. More than $157 million has been given to Kansas communities since the Cost Share Program began in 2019.The Cost Share Program provides financial assistance... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Holds Staff Recognition Ceremony

BUHLER, Kan. — Buhler USD 313 held a staff recognition ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 7. Awards announced included the Friend of Education Award, Rise Award, Years of Service and Retiree Recognition.(Information from Cindy Couchman, USD 313 Superintendent of Schools)The Friend of Education Award was... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Administration Appointments

TOPEKA, Kan. (August 8, 2025) – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Friday 13 appointments to the following state boards, cabinet, commission, and committee. Kansas Board of Regents Purpose: To govern the state’s six universities and the statewide coordinating board for the state’s 32 public higher education institutions, which... Read More.

New Partnership in Respiratory Care Will Better Serve the Reeds of the Region

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) and Barton Community College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a new partnership aimed at expanding access to respiratory care education and addressing a growing workforce need in central Kansas.Through this agreement, students from Barton will... Read More.