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Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge To Be Held Again In Stafford County

Friday, October 31

ST. JOHN, Kan. — Budding young entrepreneurs from across Stafford County will showcase their business ideas during the 2026 Stafford County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC), scheduled for February 2026 (exact date to be announced). The event will be held at the Stafford County Annex,... Read More.

Kansas Cold Weather Rule Takes Effect November 1

Tuesday, October 28

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Cold Weather Rule, designed to help Kansans who are behind on their utility payments avoid disconnection during the winter months, will begin on Saturday, November 1 and remain in effect through March 31. While the Cold Weather Rule is in effect,... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber Helps Celebrate Walnut Bowl’s Renovations with Ribbon Cutting

Monday, October 27

GREAT BEND, Kan. — A Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting was held at Walnut Bowl on Thursday, October 23, 2025, in celebration of the completion of extensive remodeling and modernization efforts at the beloved Great Bend entertainment hub. Hosted by the Great Bend Chamber of... Read More.

Great Bend Holiday Open Houses Set for Nov. 8

Thursday, October 23

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend, Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau, Great Bend Chamber of Commerce and Great Bend Alive invite local retailers and community members to participate in the 2025 “Holiday Open Houses” on Saturday, Nov. 8, to kick... Read More.

GBFD Kicks Off 50/50 Raffle Ahead of Third Annual Holiday Extravaganza

Thursday, October 23

GREAT BEND, Kan. – The Great Bend Fire Department has officially opened ticket sales for its 50/50 raffle and is inviting the public to its third annual Holiday Extravaganza on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Great Bend Events... 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.

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.

Chamber Ribbon Cutting Celebrates New Ownership and Fresh Vision at Sunflower Estates

Monday, October 20

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Sunflower Estates, a Mobile Home and RV Community, on Thursday, October 9th, 2025. Formerly known as Finer Mobile Home Park, Sunflower Estates is now under new ownership dedicated to... 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.

Stafford County Economic Development is awarded $25,000 to complete Rural Champion Community Project on Childcare

Friday, October 17

MACKSVILLE, Kan. (Oct. 16, 2025) — Earlier this summer Stafford County Economic Development (EcoDevo) was awarded $25,000 for an implementation grant as part of the Office of Rural Prosperity Rural Champions grant program announced last year in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation for... 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.