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KHP 2024-09 Patrol Reports Memorial Day Weekend Holiday Activity

Tuesday, May 28

By Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — KHP personnel assisted 532 motorists over the holiday reporting period.The Kansas Highway Patrol is releasing its Memorial Day Weekend Holiday Activity Report. The reporting period for the holiday weekend ran from 6 p.m. on Friday, May 24 through 11:59... Read More.

Dropping 22 Named Winner at 2024 2nd Quarter Giving Meeting for 100+ People Who Care Barton County

Tuesday, May 28

By Dropping 22, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Dropping 22 is pleased to announce they are the 2024 2nd quarter recipients of the donations of the 100+ People That Care of Barton County group. Created and named based on the staggering statistic that 22 veterans... Read More.

Three Great Bend City Council Members Absent Monday Night Factor into Two Decisions

Tuesday, May 21

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — The absence of three members factored into two decisions made by the Great Bend City Council Monday night.The Council voted to send back to the planning commission its recommendation to rezone a property at 1620 Baker from residential... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $3.5M for Innovative Technology Projects

Tuesday, May 21

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that $3.5 million will be awarded to 13 projects through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s Innovative Technology Program. The program makes investments that improve safety, access, or mobility and implement... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol VIN Inspections Soon to Be by Appointment

Monday, May 20

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — Customers in Kansas who need a VIN inspection will soon be able to schedule an appointment online through a program similar to what is used by the Kansas Department of Revenue and various County Treasurer offices in Kansas.Kansas... Read More.

High Winds, Hail and Heavily Needed Precipitation Comes through Central Kansas Sunday, May 19

Monday, May 20

By Lucky Kidd High winds, some hail and for some badly needed precipitation came through central Kansas late Sunday afternoon into the evening hours, also causing damage and at one point a shelter in place alert for the Burrton area.Harvey County Emergency Management said there... Read More.

K-State Highlights Ongoing Engagement from Two Years of Presidential Community Visits

Monday, May 20

By Jennifer Tidball, K-State News and Communications MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University continues its commitment as the university for Kansans.K-State President Richard Linton and a team of K-State faculty, staff and students spent the past two years engaging with Kansans across the state... Read More.

Great Bend Splash Pad: A New Destination for Family Fun

Friday, May 17

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — Today, the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a highly anticipated Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the City of Great Bend, revealing the newest feature at Veterans Memorial Park: the Great Bend Splash Pad. The... Read More.

Mosquito Fogging to Begin May 23rd

Friday, May 17

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — City crews are preparing to start fogging for mosquitos again. We have plans to fog on the following dates: May 23rd, 30th, June 6th, and 13th. As with years past we will start spraying at... Read More.

Keep Water Safety Top of Mind this Boating Season

Thursday, May 16

Safe Kids Kansas, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks provide tips for families during National Safe Boating Week By Safe Kids Kansas/KDHE/Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks TOPEKA, Kan. — With almost 100 different kinds of boats – from... Read More.

Rural Kansas Needs Health Care Providers. K-State’s First Physician Assistant Cohort is Stepping Up

Thursday, May 16

By Rafael Garcia, K-State News & Communications Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — They all came for different reasons and from different sources of inspiration, but the end goal was the same — to help people with broken noses, bacterial infections and any other number of... Read More.

10th Street and Main Street Storm Sewer Cleaning to Begin

Thursday, May 16

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — City crews will be working on cleaning the storm sewers the length of 10th Street and the length of Main Street starting May 17th. Crews will be out in the early morning hours, approximately 6... Read More.