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Great Plains FCU Selects James Wileman as President & CEO

Wednesday, February 12

JOPLIN, MO — The Board of Directors of Great Plains Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that James Wileman has been officially appointed as President & CEO. Following an extensive national search led by DDJ Myers, an ALM First Company, the board selected... Read More.

KHP 2025-04 Collegiate Law Gives College Students Experience in Law Enforcement Field

Tuesday, February 11

Students will spend one week at KHP Training Academy College students will have the opportunity this summer to experience what law enforcement training and careers are like through the Collegiate Law Enforcement Academy. The Collegiate Law program is hosted by the Patrol and will be held from... Read More.

Parking on Broadway and 24th

Tuesday, February 11

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Please be advised that with the impending weather, the City of Great Bend is kindly asking individuals to not park on the street that live on: Broadway between Main Street and Cherry Lane 24th Street between Main Street and McKinley The... Read More.

Barton-Rice County Chase Ends with Hutchinson Man Arrested for Drug, Other Charges

Tuesday, February 11

BARTON/RICE COUNTY, Kan. — A two-county high speed chase Monday afternoon that started in Ellinwood ended in Rice County with a Hutchinson man put in jail, and with more problems than just the chase. The Barton County Sheriff's Office said a deputy tried to stop... Read More.

Chairmen Moran, Bost & Sen. Kennedy Introduce Legislation to Protect Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights

Tuesday, February 11

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) – chairmen of the Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs – and Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) introduced legislation to prevent veterans from losing their Second Amendment right to purchase or... Read More.

Carl R. Ice College of Engineering Selects Ambassadors for 2025

Tuesday, February 11

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has selected 36 students for membership in the Engineering Ambassadors organization. Engineering Ambassadors are current engineering students chosen to promote the engineering profession and act as hosts for the college. Each ambassador... Read More.

City of Great Bend Lead and Copper Door to Door Survey Postponed to Feb. 24

Monday, February 10

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Due to the potential of inclement weather this week there have been changes to the dates of The City and JEO going door-to-door. The City of Great Bend, in partnership with JEO Consulting Group, will be conducting in-person visits to... Read More.

KDHE Announces Public Hearing for ILS Feeders LLC, Proposed Feedlot in Southeast Pawnee County

Monday, February 10

LARNED, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has announced a public hearing for ILS Feeders LLC's proposed new feedlot in southeast Pawnee County. The hearing will be held Tuesday, March 25 from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the Larned Community Center. The... Read More.

House Votes to Prevent Federal Fracking Ban, Promoting American Energy Independence

Monday, February 10

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S House of Representatives passed H.R. 26, the Protecting American Energy Production Act by a vote of 226-188. If passed by the U.S. Senate, the bill will prohibit any federal moratorium (legally authorized delay/suspension of activity) on the use of... Read More.

Learning Applied: Recent K-State Graduates in Demand

Monday, February 10

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The numbers speak for themselves, 96% of K-State graduates report they are employed or furthering their education after graduation. This level of success is positive for students and means K-State is a robust, in-demand talent pipeline for Kansas businesses and... Read More.

Governor Kelly Issues State of Disaster Emergency for Winter Storms Forecasted to Impact State

Sunday, February 9

Governor Kelly issued a verbal state of disaster emergency proclamation at 8 a.m. Sunday due to winter weather that is forecasted to impact the state starting Monday, Feb. 10. This declaration allows resources to be used to provide state assistance, specifically the waiver of... Read More.

Kansas Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Former Congresswoman Martha Keys

Friday, February 7

Kansas flags have been directed by Governor Laura Kelly to be flown at half-staff from sunup to sundown on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in honor of former Congresswoman Martha Keys. The directive is in accordance with Executive Order #20-30. “As the second woman to... Read More.

Great Plains FCU Selects James Wileman as President & CEO

KHP 2025-04 Collegiate Law Gives College Students Experience in Law Enforcement Field

Parking on Broadway and 24th

Barton-Rice County Chase Ends with Hutchinson Man Arrested for Drug, Other Charges

Chairmen Moran, Bost & Sen. Kennedy Introduce Legislation to Protect Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights

Carl R. Ice College of Engineering Selects Ambassadors for 2025

City of Great Bend Lead and Copper Door to Door Survey Postponed to Feb. 24

KDHE Announces Public Hearing for ILS Feeders LLC, Proposed Feedlot in Southeast Pawnee County

House Votes to Prevent Federal Fracking Ban, Promoting American Energy Independence

Learning Applied: Recent K-State Graduates in Demand

Governor Kelly Issues State of Disaster Emergency for Winter Storms Forecasted to Impact State

Kansas Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff to Honor Former Congresswoman Martha Keys

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