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Two Area Officers Graduate From KLETC

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — McPherson County Sheriff's Deputy Samuel Schmidt and Great Bend Police officer Casey Starnes graduated on Friday, Dec. 12, from the 350th basic training class of the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) near Yoder. Schmidt and Starnes were among 20 members... Read More.

GBPD Connects Community with Holidays Outreach Events

GREAT BEND, Kan. — It’s been a busy week of holiday service for the Great Bend Police Department (GBPD), which hosted its annual “Shop with a Cop” event on Wednesday.Sixty-seven children in the community came out to Walmart yesterday afternoon to receive an early... Read More.

Caring for Poinsettias

K-State horticulture expert says popular holiday plant can be maintained year-round  MANHATTAN, Kan. — In all their colorful glory, poinsettias are a great addition to any home during the holiday season. Ranging from red, white, green, pink or a color combination, poinsettias can be maintained year-round,... Read More.

Kansas Broadband Receives Federal Approval for $166.6M BEAD Final Proposal 

TOPEKA, Kan. (December 8, 2025) – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved the Kansas Office of Broadband Development’s (KOBD) $166.6 million final proposal for the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. The approval represents... Read More.

Buying Firewood? Knowing Heat Values Could Aid Your Choice

K-State horticulture expert gives tips for choosing firewood MANHATTAN, Kan. — Not all firewood is created equal.That’s the word from Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini, who said the wood from some tree species produces more heat than others.High on the list are red,... Read More.

Evergy Urges Holiday Light and Decoration Safety

Follow these guidelines for a safe and merry holiday season  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (December 4, 2025) — The holiday season is here. As families get ready to put up holiday decorations, Evergy is reminding customers to be safe with both indoor and outdoor holiday... Read More.