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2023 Kansas State Fair Veterans Breakfast

By Lucky Kidd   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Each year the Kansas State Fair hosts a Veterans' Breakfast where those who have served their country in the armed forces are honored. At the 2023 breakfast Wednesday it was necessary to change speakers due to illness of the... Read More.

Marching Bands Wrap Up Wednesday Sept. 13

By Brenna Eller   HUTCHINSON, Kan.  — Many bands from across the state traveled near and far to perform and march at the Kansas State Fair the past three days. On Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 8 a.m. until about 1 p.m., 24 bands performed at the... Read More.

Sen. Moran Announces 2023 Service Academy Selection Board

By the Office of Senator Jerry Moran   WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced the members of his 2023 Service Academy Selection Board. The board will review applications and interview candidates who are applying for admission to the U.S. Service Academies. Applicants will be... Read More.

High Risk of West Nile Virus Activity in Five Kansas Regions

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment    TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a high-risk warning for West Nile virus infections (WNV) for all regions of the state other than the southeast region, which is at a moderate... Read More.

Barton Community College President to Retire June 2024

By Barton Community College   GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College President Dr. Carl Heilman announced his intent to retire during the College’s Board of Trustees study session Sept. 12. Heilman will retire effective June 30, 2024. Heilman has served as the College's fifth president for... Read More.

Tasty Tuesday and 4 after 4 Day

By Brenna Eller   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Today, don't miss the $3 concessions at participating vendors! Not only is it Tasty Tuesday, but after 4 p.m., admission will be $4. Hutchinson Regional Healthcare Center is sponsoring the day. Grab a flyer at the gate with the following vendors... Read More.

Build a Hobbit Door and More

GREAT BEND, Kan.  — Adults will have the chance to get crafty with the Great Bend Public Library's latest adult craft...Hobbit Doors, which will be wreaths you can hang up on much larger human doors or walls. These whimsical decorations are awesome, you won’t... Read More.

Teen Cafe Monthly on the 3rd Friday

GREAT BEND, Kan.  — Baristas from Great Bend’s new Starbucks will be at the Great Bend Public Library for a teen-exclusive coffee tasting on Sept. 15. to teach community members how to pair pastries with their favorite caffeinated beverage. At the event, those joining... Read More.

Larned Fall Frenzy Sept. 14

By Larned Area Chamber of Commerce   LARNED, Kan.  — Do you need a great excuse to shop and stroll in downtown Larned? Join the Larned Chamber of Commerce's participating Businesses for FALL FRENZY on Sept. 14th, 2023, from 4:30-7:00 p.m.! Spend your evening in downtown... Read More.

Sept. 11 Dillons Dollar Day at the State Fair

By Brenna Eller   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One of the most popular days at the fair is here...Dillons dollar day! Either get into the fair for free with your Dillons Plus Card or for $1 per person. If you don't have a physical card, you can use... Read More.