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McPherson USD 418 Selects Construction Manager at Risk for Bond Projects

Monday, June 29

Simpson Construction of Wichita has been selected the Construction Manager at Risk for the McPherson USD 418 bond projects. The recommendation of the district's Facilities Committee was approved by the Board of Education at a special meeting Monday evening. While all of the... Read More.

Gubernatorial candidate Curt Skoog discusses issues with Ad Astra News

Sunday, June 28

One of the last people to file for Governor this year visited Ad Astra Radio Friday. Curt Skoog is the Mayor of Overland Park and one of three Democrats seeking to replace term-limited incumbent Laura Kelly. Skoog has worked in marketing, business development and... Read More.

Kansas Supreme Court Rejects Carr Brothers Bid for Resentencing

Friday, June 26

The Kansas Supreme Court Friday affirmed the Sedgwick County District Court's order denying Reginald Carr's and Jonathan Carr's motions for resentencing. The Carr brothers were convicted of numerous crimes, including capital murder, arising from a notorious crime spree in Wichita in 2000. The Court... Read More.

CMS Authorizes Enhanced Payments for Rural Hospitals

Thursday, June 25

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran announced Wednesday the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approved Kansas’ application to allow Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) and Rural Emergency Hospitals (REHs) to receive enhanced payments through the state’s provider assessment program. During negotiations on the One Big Beautiful... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Announces Golden Ticket Giveaway

Thursday, June 25

Kansas, America-Themed Prize Package Gives One Winner the Ultimate 2026 Fair Experience Hutchinson, KS – The Kansas State Fair is bringing back the Golden Ticket Giveaway, and this year, the prize package comes with a Kansas, America spin. One lucky winner will receive the ultimate Fair experience for... Read More.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Waives Day Use Fees at Recreation Areas in Observance of America’s 250th Birthday Celebration

Thursday, June 25

WASHINGTON (June 24, 2026) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in support of America’s 250th birthday celebration, July 3-5. The waiver covers fees for boat launch... Read More.

A Gathering for Farmers, Ranchers and the Ag Community

Wednesday, June 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Buhler Mennonite Church (Buhler) & Hoffnungsau Mennonite Church (Inman) invite local farmers and ag professionals to a Gathering for Farmers, Ranchers and the Ag Community on Friday, July 31st at Hilton Garden Inn, Hutchinson, KS. 8:30 AM: Coffee and Donuts 9:00 AM... Read More.

Kansas Profile – Now That’s Rural: Austin Anders, Dickinson County Heritage Center

Wednesday, June 24

Where is the oldest operating C. W. Parker carousel in the world? Where can a person view a collection of more than a thousand farm toys? Where can one see Wild Bill Hickok’s pistol and learn the history of independent telephone companies? These are all part of... Read More.

Senator Marshall Announces Award of $79 Million in Rural Health Grants

Wednesday, June 24

U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), celebrated the awarding of $79 million in rural health dollars to 38 healthcare organizations around the state of Kansas. These funds will be available to sustain vital high-quality healthcare access in rural Kansas, promote preventative healthcare, increase provider... Read More.

Senator Marshall Discusses SAVE Act, Iran Deal, and Housing with Kansas Reporters

Tuesday, June 23

Senator Marshall will be meeting with President Trump Wednesday, and he expects the SAVE Act will likely come up. He said if there is one bill he'd like to see passed in his Senate career, this would be it. “I think election integrity... Read More.

Central Kansas Communities to Receive Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Grants.

Monday, June 22

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) Community Health Promotion program is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Chronic Disease Risk Reduction (CDRR) Community grant. The CDRR Community Grant Program provides funding, training and technical assistance to communities to address chronic... Read More.

Kanopolis Drive-In Awarded Kansas Commerce Grant for New Projection System

Monday, June 22

Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced Monday that the Kansas Department of Commerce has awarded a $65,000 grant to the historic Kanopolis Drive-In Theatre to support the purchase of a new state-of-the-art digital projection system. This funding will ensure that the... Read More.