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“The M Factor 2: Before the Pause Coming to McPherson August 29th

Tuesday, June 9

McPherson Center for Health, in partnership with the McPherson Convention and Visitors Bureau, invites women throughout the region to attend The M Factor 2: Before the Pause, an evening dedicated to education, awareness, and support surrounding perimenopause and menopause. The event will be held... Read More.

Tickets Now on Sale for the 2026 Kansas State Fair Demolition Derby

Monday, June 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Demolition Derby returns to the 2026 Kansas State Fair on Monday, September 14 at 7:30 P.M., bringing roaring engines, crunching metal and plenty of fan-favorite action to the Kansas Star Casino Grandstand in Hutchinson. The annual Fair favorite lands on Dillons Dollar... Read More.

Swatting Incident reported in Lyons Friday afternoon

Friday, June 5

Rice County law enforcement agencies responded Friday afternoon to what turned out to be a swatting incident late Friday afternoon. The Rice County Sheriff's Office said in a statement officers responded about 4 PM to the 400 block of East Main for what... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $40.5M for 31 Local Bridge Projects

Wednesday, June 3

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Department of Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced that 31 local bridge projects across Kansas will receive a combined total of $40.5 million in state and federal funding as part of two local bridge improvement programs. Combined with matching funds from... Read More.

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.