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Historic Documents on Display at Eisenhower Library and Museum, Symphony at Sunset Saturday

Wednesday, June 3

The Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene is hosing a display through July 5th featuring historical American documents from the National Archives as part of the America 250 celebration. Documents on display include the Louisiana Purchase, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the Treaty of Paris,... Read More.

Recent Issues Come Back to the Lyons City Council

Monday, June 1

Issues that have been raised during recent Lyons City Council meetings were a major topic of discussion during Monday's meeting. Council member Sheila Speilman said over the past couple of meetings there have been comments made by Council members that have either been misleading... Read More.

BigXthaPlug Brings Genre-Bending Texas Sound to the 2026 Kansas State Fair

Monday, June 1

Rising hip-hop star and country crossover artist to perform in Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — BigXthaPlug, the rising star out of Dallas, Texas, is coming to the 2026 Kansas State Fair. He will take the stage at the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand on the Kansas State Fairgrounds in... Read More.

KDHE Awards Nearly $80M to Strengthen Rural Health Care Across Kansas Through the Kansas RHTP

Friday, May 29

TOPEKA, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) today announced the recipients of the Regional Partnerships Grant Program (RPGP) and Rural Emergency Hospital Conversion/Transformative Capital Investment Program (REH/CAP) grants through the Kansas Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). In total, $79.1 million... Read More.

Lyons Mayor Presents Community Impact awards

Thursday, May 28

At Monday's Lyons City Council meeting a number of Community Impact Awards were presented by Mayor Alicia Hommon, the first of what she would like to present on a regular basis. A Capital Improvement Award was presented to Briseno Construction for work on their laundromat,... Read More.

USDA Undersecretary Visits Kansas, Discusses Food for Peace and Other Programs

Wednesday, May 27

U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) helped welcome Luke J. Lindberg, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01), and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) to the Kansas Wheat Innovation Center on May 27 for a roundtable discussion with agricultural... Read More.

Lyons City Administrator Contract Still Not Settled

Tuesday, May 26

The matter of a contract for Bailey Saylor to be the permanent City Administrator for Lyons is still not settled. During Tuesday's City Council meeting Sayler and two Council members raised concerns about provisions in the contract, particularly as they relate to a... Read More.

US Army Corps of Engineers Encourages Visitors to Make Water Safety a Priority

Friday, May 22

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As Americans head to lakes and rivers for the 2026 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding everyone to make water safety part of every outdoor adventure. USACE manages more than 400 lake and river projects nationwide and... Read More.

Police Seeking Person Who Abandoned Puppies Outside McPherson Walmart

Friday, May 22

McPherson Police are seeking information regarding the person or persons who abandoned six one-week-old puppies Thursday afternoon. Police and Animal Control Officers responded at 4:30 PM Thursday to Walmart, where the puppies were found in a pink bag behind the tire of a... Read More.

American Legion Boys State to Begin May 31st

Thursday, May 21

High school students from across the State of Kansas will participate in the 88th session of the American Legion Boys State of Kansas, Sunday, May 31, through Saturday, June 6, at Kansas State University in Manhattan. This will be the program’s 34th consecutive session at... Read More.

Salina Chamber CEO Named Ethan Corson’s Lt. Governor Running Mate

Wednesday, May 20

TOPEKA — Johnson County Sen. Ethan Corson’s Democratic campaign for governor turned Wednesday to a running mate with central and western Kansas roots and experience promoting economic and workforce development. Corson, who was endorsed by Gov. Laura Kelly and former Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, said... Read More.

No Labels Kansas Terminates Its Status As Political Party In Kansas

Tuesday, May 19

TOPEKA, Kan. – At the request of No Labels Kansas, the office of the Kansas Secretary of State terminated its status as an officially recognized political party in the state. No Labels Kansas was officially recognized as a political party in January 2024 after their... Read More.