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Salina Man Drowned at Kanopolis Lake

 ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. —  A Salina man drowned Saturday afternoon at Kanopolis Lake in Ellsworth County. The body of 27 year old Gabriel Tristen Mora was recovered Sunday afternoon. The McPherson Fire Department sent their swift water rescue team to assist in the search for Mora,... Read More.

Barton Theatre Holding Auditions for Fall Play “Puffs”

By Joe Vinduska The Barton Community College Theatre Department will hold auditions for its fall production of the wizard-inspired play “Puffs” Aug. 21-22 from 7-9 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building, room F-164. All roles and technical positions will be cast. Most roles are for actors... Read More.

Kansas to Develop Strategy to Expand Apprenticeships for Youths

By Kansas Commerce   TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced yesterday (on July 31) that Kansas has been selected to participate in the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) Policy Academy to Advance Youth Apprenticeship. Through the Policy Academy, Kansas will develop... Read More.

City of McPherson Approves Incentive Program for Water Park Employees

Highlights from the City of McPherson Commission Meeting Aug. 1 By Lucky Kidd   McPHERSON, Kan. — On Aug. 1, the McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved a 2023-24 agreement with USD 418 for school crossing guards and crossing guard supervisor. Under the agreement the school district will... Read More.

U.S. 281 Resurfacing in Stafford County to Begin

By Kansas Department of Transportation   STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — Work will start soon on a U.S. 281 resurfacing project in Stafford County. The Kansas Department of Transportation project – a surface recycle and chip seal -- will be on U.S. 281 from the U.S. 50 junction... Read More.

7th Annual Veterans Awareness Expo

Information provided by Patty Gnefkow (President/CEO of Vet-To-Vet Support Command)     WICHITA, Kan. — The 7th Annual Veterans Awareness Expo will be on Aug. 5 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., and is a FREE event open to the public at the Mid-America All-Indian Museum,Read More.

Kansas State Fair Looking for Models by Aug. 15

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is looking for models of all kinds to help tell a story for the 2023 Kansas State Fair in photos and videos Sept. 8-17 in Hutchinson. No previous modeling experience is required, just... Read More.

Listening Tours with U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann This Week

KANSAS — U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann is making 16 stops through Kansas this week starting today, Aug. 1 through Thursday Aug. 3.  Mann plans to visit with Kansans and listen to their thoughts and concerns to represent the Big First District in Congress. "My team and... Read More.

Marquette Chamber Update for July

By the Marquette Chamber of Commerce MARQUETTE, Kan.  — Hayley has prepared the first draft for the new Community Foundation grant program and it is currently under review by the Chamber. The Chamber has voted to issue a $4K match for the Community Foundation fund. Hitting... Read More.