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Delegates Elected as Mayors of Cities at Boys State of Kansas

Tuesday, June 2

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Eight delegates at the 2026 American Legion Boys State of Kansas have been elected mayor of their respective Kansas Boys State city. They were sworn in during a ceremony tonight by Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab, who was a 1989 Kansas... Read More.

BigXthaPlug Brings Genre-Bending Texas Sound to the 2026 Kansas State Fair

Monday, June 1

Rising hip-hop star and country crossover artist to perform in Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — BigXthaPlug, the rising star out of Dallas, Texas, is coming to the 2026 Kansas State Fair. He will take the stage at the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand on the Kansas State Fairgrounds in... Read More.

Three Decades of Service: Alternacare Continues Investing in Community Health and Local Care

Friday, May 29

GREAT BEND, KS — A local healthcare business with deep roots in Central Kansas recently celebrated a major milestone as Alternacare Home Health Services marked 30 years of serving the region with a Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting and community celebration on Friday, May 29,... Read More.

KDHE Awards Nearly $80M to Strengthen Rural Health Care Across Kansas Through the Kansas RHTP

Friday, May 29

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) today announced the recipients of the Regional Partnerships Grant Program (RPGP) and Rural Emergency Hospital Conversion/Transformative Capital Investment Program (REH/CAP) grants through the Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). In total, $79.1 million... Read More.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Invests in Great Bend’s Future Through Renovation and Hospitality Excellence

Thursday, May 28

GREAT BEND, KS — Continued investment in local hospitality and visitor experiences is helping strengthen Great Bend’s momentum as a regional destination, and one longtime local business is marking a major milestone along the way. The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce recently joined Holiday Inn Express &... Read More.

Identifications Co. Expands Downtown Presence with New Barton Cougar Corner

Thursday, May 28

GREAT BEND, KS — A longtime local business is continuing to invest in downtown Great Bend while strengthening community partnerships through the launch of the new Barton Cougar Corner inside Identifications Co.’s downtown retail location. Identifications Co. celebrated the opening with a community ribbon cutting hosted... Read More.

USDA Undersecretary Visits Kansas, Discusses Food for Peace and Other Programs

Wednesday, May 27

U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) helped welcome Luke J. Lindberg, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01), and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) to the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center on May 27 for a roundtable discussion with agricultural... Read More.

Cornerstone Armory Making Waves with Community Outreach and Cruise Giveaway

Wednesday, May 27

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Cornerstone Armory is continuing to impact Central Kansas through community outreach efforts and a new fundraising initiative designed to support its ongoing mission. Recently, the organization and its volunteer team traveled to Larned to serve local residents through a community outreach... Read More.

Rush County Speedway Launches 2026 Season with Myers Racing Engines Bullring 305 Nationals

Tuesday, May 26

Building on a Strong Inaugural Year Under Promoter William Nusser LA CROSSE, Kan. – Rush County Speedway, the 1/4 mile action packed bullring dirt track at the Rush County Fairgrounds, is ready to roar back to life as it kicks off the 2026 season with... Read More.

US Army Corps of Engineers Encourages Visitors to Make Water Safety a Priority

Friday, May 22

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As Americans head to lakes and rivers for the 2026 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding everyone to make water safety part of every outdoor adventure. USACE manages more than 400 lake and river projects nationwide and... Read More.

Downtown Great Bend to Host Pair of Events on June 5

Friday, May 22

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Downtown Great Bend, Kansas, is the place to be on Friday, June 5! The City of Great Bend is throwing a welcome party for Rocky Mountain Race Week at Dry Lake Brewing from 4-8 p.m. while Great Bend Alive presents... Read More.

3 District Judges Nominated to Fill Kansas Supreme Court Vacancy

Thursday, May 21

The Supreme Court Nominating Commission has forwarded the names of three district judges, all from northeast Kansas, to Governor Laura Kelly to fill a vacancy on the Kansas Supreme Court. The Commission Thursday selected Douglas County District Judge Carl Folsom and Johnson County District... Read More.