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The Leader’s Lunchroom: April Session

Tuesday, March 24

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Move Your Mountain Coaching and Consultation, invites community members to attend the April session of The Leader’s Lunchroom, a monthly leadership series designed to spark growth, connection, and courageous action. The April... Read More.

Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation Announces the Third Annual Kansas State Fair T-Shirt Contest

Monday, March 23

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is hosting a t-shirt design contest for the 2026 Kansas State Fair. Entries will be accepted until March 29, 2026. Online voting will take place on Facebook until April 29, 2026. Kansas Fairgrounds Foundation is excited to sponsor... Read More.

FHSU and Hays Partners Strengthen Collaboration through Renewed 3C Initiative

Monday, March 23

HAYS, Kan. — The Campus Community Collaborative (3C), a civic engagement initiative launched in 2021, is taking steps to deepen connections between Fort Hays State University and the Hays community through a renewed vision for collaboration and engagement. Comprised of representatives from Hays businesses, local... Read More.

Extreme Fire Danger Expected across the Golden Belt Sunday Evening

Saturday, March 21

Extreme fire danger is expected across the Golden Belt into Sunday evening. Red Flag warnings are in effect through 10 PM Saturday and from 9 AM to 8 PM Sunday. Southwest winds will change to the northwest Sunday and increase behind a cold front producing... Read More.

Harlem Wizards Bring High-Flying Hoops and Community Fun to Great Bend

Friday, March 20

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Masonic Lodge #15 and The Isis Sunflower Shrine Club are proud to host an unforgettable night of basketball, laughter, and community spirit as the world famous Harlem Wizards take the court at Great Bend High School on Thursday,... Read More.

Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo Set for Fifth Annual Earth Day Celebration

Friday, March 20

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Brit Spaugh Zoo is excited to welcome attendees back for its Fifth Annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the zoo located at 2123... Read More.

Senator Marshall Speaks on Homeland Security Funding, SAVE Act and Iran

Wednesday, March 18

US Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) expressed frustration Wednesday with his Democratic colleagues over their actions, or refusal to do so, on Funding for the Department of Homeland Security and the SAVE Act during a news conference with Kansas reporters Wednesday. Marshall said the real question... Read More.

Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners Bring the 2026 American Tour to United Wireless Arena

Tuesday, March 17

DODGE CITY, Kan. (March 17, 2026) — United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks is excited to announce that AARON LEWIS AND THE STATELINERS will be coming to Dodge City on Saturday, June 20th. For his 2026 AMERICAN TOUR. Doors will open at 6:00 PM on... Read More.

KDHE Announces Recipients of Waste Tire Product Grants

Monday, March 16

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has announced the recipients of waste tire product grants. These annual waste tire grants are awarded to local municipalities and public and private schools K-12 across the state. The grants are funded by revenue collected through... Read More.

K-State Expert Urges Kansans to ‘Discover the Power of Nutrition’

Monday, March 16

March is National Nutrition Month MANHATTAN, Kan. (extenstion.k-state.edu) — For most people, it’s probably true that a primary reason for eating the foods we eat is that they’re simply delicious. But K-State Extension nutrition and health expert Chelsea King says many may not realize or... Read More.

Time to Check for First Hollow Stem

Monday, March 16

K-State graduate students suggest that producers need to begin evaluating their wheat fields to determine if it is time to pull off cattle to avoid overgrazing MANHATTAN, Kan. (extension.k-state.edu) — Two Kansas State University graduate students are urging cattle producers to evaluate wheat fields... Read More.

Cold Front Coming to Kansas Overnight Saturday, High Wind Warnings Issued Sunday

Saturday, March 14

A drastic change in temperatures will affect Kansas Sunday into Monday. The National Weather Service says a strong cold front will begin to enter Kansas overnight tonight. It should arrive in central Kansas around sunrise and be through southeast Kansas by early afternoon. This front... Read More.