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Evergy Urges Customers to be Vigilant for Scams

Wednesday, November 19

TOPEKA, Kan. — Evergy urges customers to watch out for utility scams. Today is Utility Scam Awareness Day November 19. This observance is part of a nationwide initiative with United Utilities Against Scams to raise awareness and educate customers about the growing threat of... Read More.

Kansas County Farm Bureaus Partner With Kansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry

Tuesday, November 18

How hunting provides food to Kansas communities and the ways Farm Bureau stepped up to help (November 5, 2025) — The tradition of hunting in Kansas is strong with generations of families. Conservation of many hunted species is vital to the landscape in Kansas.... Read More.

GBPD SRO Paul Millard awarded Bronze Wreath of Valor by Wichita PD

Monday, November 17

GREAT BEND, Kan. — At the Great Bend City Council meeting on Nov. 17, School Resource Officer Paul Millard was awarded the Bronze Wreath of Valor by the Wichita Police Department for his heroic off-duty action during the Towne East Mall shooting on August... Read More.

Governor Kelly, KDHE Ask Kansans to Use Antibiotics Wisely

Monday, November 17

Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed Nov. 18-24 as Use Antibiotics Wisely Week in Kansas. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is asking health care providers and Kansans to use antibiotics wisely to help protect from the threat of growing resistance. This one-week observance... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Arrested

Saturday, November 15

FORD COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested a Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) trooper following a domestic violence investigation. On Friday, Nov. 14, at approximately 8:50 p.m., KBI agents served an arrest warrant for Dillon Keller, 34, of Dodge City, at his... Read More.

FDA Continues Lead Recall in Cinnamon and Cookware

Wednesday, November 12

K-State food science expert shares tips for identifying items deemed unsafe MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee is reminding consumers to stay alert as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to recall products found to contain lead, including some brands... Read More.

Construction Pause at Great Bend Innovation Center as Funding Timeline Shifts

Wednesday, November 12

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development announced on Monday that after completing phase one of construction on the Great Bend Innovation Center, further construction will temporarily pause as the organization works to close the remaining funding gap to finish phase two. The multi-million... Read More.

Marion County Agrees to Pay Out $3M for Newspaper Raid, Expresses Regret

Tuesday, November 11

Record editor says court cases against city continue TOPEKA, Kan. — The county involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor. In two of the four agreements, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office... Read More.

Construction Pause at Great Bend Innovation Center as Funding Timeline Shifts

Monday, November 10

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development announced today that after completing phase one of construction on the Great Bend Innovation Center, further construction will temporarily pause as the organization works to close the remaining funding gap to finish phase two. The multi-million project,... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Kansans Will Receive Full November SNAP Benefits

Friday, November 7

~~Kansas SNAP recipients can expect to see November benefits on their EBT cards on Nov. 7~~ TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) has begun processing full November benefits to Kansans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... Read More.

Chamber Ribbon Cutting Kicks Off Crest Theatre’s 75th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday, November 6

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Crest Theatre, located at 1905 Lakin Avenue, where Addison Crites, Great Bend Public Relations Director, read a proclamation from Mayor Cody Schmidt officially declaring... Read More.

Larned Area Election Night Results 2025

Tuesday, November 4

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. (November 4, 2025) - Barton County Unofficial Election Results Ballots Cast- 3,171 Voter Turnout- 18.60% Great Bend City Mayor -Alan Moeder 1,322 -Davis A. Jimenez 604 Hoisington City Mayor -Chris Kinman 293 -Scott A. Fleming 58 Great Bend City Council Ward 1 -Shelly Peacock 247 -Deklyn Craven 131 Ward 2... Read More.

Evergy Urges Customers to be Vigilant for Scams

Kansas County Farm Bureaus Partner With Kansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry

GBPD SRO Paul Millard awarded Bronze Wreath of Valor by Wichita PD

Governor Kelly, KDHE Ask Kansans to Use Antibiotics Wisely

Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Arrested

FDA Continues Lead Recall in Cinnamon and Cookware

Construction Pause at Great Bend Innovation Center as Funding Timeline Shifts

Marion County Agrees to Pay Out $3M for Newspaper Raid, Expresses Regret

Construction Pause at Great Bend Innovation Center as Funding Timeline Shifts

Governor Kelly Announces Kansans Will Receive Full November SNAP Benefits

Chamber Ribbon Cutting Kicks Off Crest Theatre’s 75th Anniversary Celebration

Larned Area Election Night Results 2025

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128th Annual Midwest Art Exhibition

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