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Prairie View Launches Community Needs Assessment Across Harvey, Marion, and McPherson Counties

Tuesday, October 28

NEWTON, Kan. — Prairie View, Inc. has launched a new Community Needs Assessment survey to better understand and address the behavioral health needs of residents across Harvey, Marion, and McPherson counties. The survey, available in both English and Spanish, is open from October 27 through... Read More.

Diversicare Healthcare Services Celebrates Midwest CNA of the Year

Wednesday, October 22

Brentwood, TN (Oct. 21, 2025) — Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC, proudly hosted its Midwest CNA Banquet on September 25, 2025, at Terradyne Country Club in Andover, KS. This special event recognized Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) from across Diversicare’s Kansas centers for their unwavering commitment... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s October Classroom Hero Whitney Aves, Presented by Heartland Credit Union

Tuesday, October 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the recipient of this month’s Classroom Hero Award, presented by Heartland Credit Union. The Classroom Hero for the month of October is Whitney Aves, Family and Consumer Science teacher at Hutchinson Career and... Read More.

Kickoff a Future of Fun and Learning at the First Annual Cosmo Bowl

Tuesday, October 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (October 16, 2025) — Football, family, and fundraising all come together at the first annual Cosmo Bowl, co-hosted by the Hutchinson YMCA and the Cosmosphere, happening Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Buhler High School! Watch the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade stars... Read More.

Asian Longhorned Tick Confirmed in Kansas for the First Time

Tuesday, October 21

K-State veterinarian urges awareness for state’s cattle producers MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas animal health officials have confirmed the state’s first case of the invasive Asian longhorned tick, found in early October on a dog in Franklin County. The discovery was made through a passive surveillance program... Read More.

November Chamber Membership Breakfast: Celebrating Farm City Week in Hutchinson

Monday, October 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - October 20, 2025 – The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to invite all Reno County farmers to an inspiring morning and complimentary breakfast at our November Membership Breakfast, celebrating Farm City Week. The event will take place on Wednesday,... Read More.

Senator Marshall Announces Air Combat Command Decision to Make Kansas the New Home for Point Defense Battle Lab

Monday, October 20

WICHITA, Kan. – On Monday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) praised the decision by Air Combat Command (ACC) to have The Kansas Air National Guard’s 184th Wing, headquartered at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, join the newly established Point Defense Task Force and serve as an... Read More.

Area Home Sales Down in September

Monday, October 20

Home sales in the area served by Prairie Land Realtor's Mid-Kansas Multiple listing service in September were down 14.5 percent from the same month a year ago. 112 homes sold region-wide last month, compared to 131 in September 2024. The median sales price region-wide at... Read More.

Salthawks Rally in Third Quarter, Edge Newton

Saturday, October 18

NEWTON - Hutchinson scored all of its points in less than five minutes during the third quarter Friday, and the Salthawks held off Newton 15-14. Newton, which came into the game having lost 17 straight but had vastly improved this season, scored the only points... Read More.

Lucky by Name, Legendary by Voice

Friday, October 17

McPherson native Lucky Kidd celebrates 35 years of broadcasting and his first KAB Award of Excellence. For decades, locals have heard the familiar catch phrase: I'm Lucky Kiiidd. He's the man behind countless newscasts, weather updates, and sports broadcasts. On Oct. 6, 2025, Lucky earned his first... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces 14 Administration Appointments

Friday, October 17

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced on Friday 14 appointments to the following state boards, committee, and advisory group. Kansas Board of Regents Purpose: A nine-member body which governs six state universities, and supervises and coordinates 19 community colleges, five technical colleges, six technical schools, and... Read More.

Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community Announces Leadership Transition

Friday, October 17

BUHLER, Kan. – October 17, 2025 – After 36 years of dedicated leadership, Keith Pankratz will officially retire from his role as CEO of Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community (SMRC) on December 19, 2025. In preparation for this transition, all executive leadership communication will now... Read More.