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Sunflower Diversified Services, Inc. Turkey Trot Registration Open

Thursday, October 24

By Sunflower Diversified Services, Inc. BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Registration for the Sunflower Diversified Services, Inc. 2024 Turkey Trot 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run is now open! This year’s event will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024 and promises to be better than ever.... Read More.

Chamber Ambassador Nominations Open – Deadline Oct. 31

Thursday, October 24

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Are you or a staff member interested in engaging more with the community? Consider joining as a Chamber Ambassador. Ambassadors help the Chamber by staying connected with the business community and its 550+ members, addressing their needs, concerns, and opportunities. By becoming... Read More.

FUEL Steering Committee Applications Open Now!

Thursday, October 24

By FUEL Barton County BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — FUEL Barton County is excited to announce that applications are now being accepted for open positions on the Steering Committee. This unique opportunity for emerging leaders in Barton County to help shape the future of the program... Read More.

Kansas Innovators, Entrepreneurs to be Honored by Huck Boyd Institute

Wednesday, October 23

Annual award winners named from across the state By K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Seven entrepreneurial organizations will be recognized by K-State’s Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development as the 2024 Huck Boyd Leaders of the Year. This year’s award... Read More.

Great Bend City Council Faces Crucial Zoning Decisions Amid Solar and Development Proposals

Wednesday, October 23

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend City Council has voted to send back proposed zoning regulations for commercial solar systems in the three-mile jurisdictional area surrounding Great Bend to the Planning Commission to review liability insurance and groundwater testing requirements and... Read More.

K-State, Kansas Health Foundation Team Up for Statewide Efforts to End Hunger

Wednesday, October 23

By Lindley Lund (K-State News), Chase Willhite (Kansas Health Foundation) MANHATTAN AND WICHITA, Kan. — Kansas State University and the Kansas Health Foundation, or KHF, are joining forces in a new partnership and funding opportunity aimed at ending hunger at the community level across Kansas. This... Read More.

Task Force: Kansas Schools Should Ban Cellphones for All Students

Wednesday, October 23

Members of the Kansas State Board of Education say they want to offer guidelines to local districts but don’t plan to impose statewide restrictions. Cellphone policies, like budget or curriculum decisions, are ultimately up to local school boards. By Suzanne Perez, KMUW/Kansas News Service WICHITA,... Read More.

Kansas Election Official Urges Voters to Avoid U.S. Postal Service Delivery Obstacles

Tuesday, October 22

Scott Schwab recommends dropping ballots in mail no later than Nov. 1 By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (kansasreflector.com) — Rep. Pat Proctor worries the U.S. Postal Service’s inability to properly process mail-in ballots that disenfranchised nearly 1,000 Kansas voters in the August primary... Read More.

Hays, Russell Sue Edwards County Over Efforts to Block Water Transfer Project

Friday, October 18

Hays bought a ranch in Edwards County to supplement its municipal water supply. It argues regulations imposed by county officials are designed to stymie the project. By Allison Kites, Kansas Reflector Two western Kansas towns are accusing a neighboring county of interfering with their efforts to... Read More.

Kansas Energy Program Receives Grant to Help Implement Energy Efficiency Projects in Kansas

Friday, October 18

By Grant Guggisberg, K-State News and Communications MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Kansas Energy Program has received more than $600,000 in grant funding from the Kansas Corporation Commission to help Kansans achieve energy efficiency. The Kansas Energy Program, or KEP, will... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces 2024 Kansas Economic Report

Thursday, October 17

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced that the 2024 Kansas Economic Report highlights growth in the state's labor workforce, continued low unemployment, and record exports. The report, produced by the Labor Market Information Services division of the Kansas Department of Labor, provides a... Read More.

City of Great Bend Announces Theme for 2024 Home for the Holidays Parade

Wednesday, October 16

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend has announced the theme for the 2024 Home for the Holidays Parade: “Creating Christmas Traditions”, which honors Grand Marshal Sarah Krom for dedicating so much time over the years to preserving the Christmas Parade tradition. The... Read More.