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Newton City Manager Submits Resignation

Thursday, July 13

NEWTON, Kan. – Newton City Manager Kelly McElroy has announced she will leave her position in October after seven years of service to the Newton community. McElroy has been city manager since January 2020. She joined the Newton staff in October 2016, first as community... Read More.

Nickerson Teens Invited to Sign Up Now for Youth Challenge

Thursday, July 13

NICKERSON, Kan. – Nickerson teens will have the opportunity to pair their creativity with up to $7,500 in grant money to address a youth-related community challenge. The Nickerson Youth Challenge invites Nickerson area youth ages 12 to 17 to an interactive two-day workshop to create... Read More.

Reno County Health Announces August Childcare Orientation Class

Thursday, July 13

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – The Reno County Health Department will be offering an orientation class for those interested in becoming a childcare provider. The class will be held from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm on August 3rd, 2023, at the Reno County Health Department's conference... Read More.

Old Mill Museum Collaborates with Indigo Moo’d Ice Cream to Offer Limited-Edition Flavor

Thursday, July 13

LINDSBORG, Kan. – To celebrate the Lindsborg community’s “Christmas in July” celebration on July 15, Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum is partnering with local ice cream shop Indigo Moo’d to offer a new “Old Mill Mint” flavor for a limited time. Museum Executive... Read More.

World Champion Drum and Bugle Corps to Perform at Gowans Stadium

Thursday, July 13

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College Fine Arts Department, in conjunction with the Sky Ryders Performing Arts Foundation, is excited to welcome the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps from Concord, CA for a special performance. The most decorated corps in the history of... Read More.

Big 12 Conference and AT&T Stadium Extend Football Championship Agreement Through 2030

Thursday, July 13

Courtesy of Big 12 Athletics ARLINGTON, Tex. (big12sports.com)- The Big 12 has extended its agreement through the 2030 season to continue to host the Dr Pepper Big 12 Football Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Widely considered to be one of the premier venues... Read More.

‘A Night-and-Day Difference’: How the Royals Revamped Their MiLB Pitching

Thursday, July 13

By: Anne Rogers, Kansas City Royals (mlb.com/royals) - Paul Gibson was in the car on a hot July day last year, making the 3 1/2-hour trek from Springdale, Ark., where the Royals’ Double-A team plays, to Kansas City. The Royals’ senior pitching director was deep... Read More.

Kansas Golf Coaches Association Announces Boys’ All-State Teams

Thursday, July 13

By: KSHSAA Covered Staff The Kansas Golf Coaches Association has announced its 2023 boys All-State teams. Five individual grass-greens state champions earned first-team honors in their respective classes – Shawnee Mission East’s Thomas Gogel in Class 6A, Bishop Carroll’s Noah Holtzman in 5A, Circle’s Anderson Helmer in... Read More.

Great Bend USD 428 BOE Make Approves New Student Cell Phone Policy

Wednesday, July 12

GREAT BEND, Kan. – The Great Bend USD 428 Board of Education Monday approved a new policy for cell phones in all district buildings, and in particular, Great Bend High School. “Plain and simple, the phone is not supposed to be out during class,” Superintendent... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Announces Plan to Move to a New Location

Wednesday, July 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The United Way of Reno County (UWRC) will soon be moving to a new location, allowing for expanded space. Staff announce this week that UWRC will lease space from the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber, with the move planned for the end of... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 BOE Approves Meal, Material Fee Increases

Wednesday, July 12

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The cost of school breakfast and lunch in McPherson USD 418 will be going up 20 cents across the board in the fall. The Board of Education Monday approved a recommendation from Director of Operations Bill Froese to increase charges, which... Read More.

Kansas Wildlife Commissioners Consider Restricting Game Baiting

Wednesday, July 12

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – Kansas wildlife commissioners are exploring whether to restrict hunters from setting out bait to lure deer and other game. Most Midwestern states ban or limit baiting. Among 13 Midwestern states, only Kansas allows unregulated baiting of animals such as deer for... Read More.

Newton City Manager Submits Resignation

Newton City Manager Submits Resignation

Nickerson Teens Invited to Sign Up Now for Youth Challenge

Reno County Health Announces August Childcare Orientation Class

Old Mill Museum Collaborates with Indigo Moo’d Ice Cream to Offer Limited-Edition Flavor

World Champion Drum and Bugle Corps to Perform at Gowans Stadium

Big 12 Conference and AT&T Stadium Extend Football Championship Agreement Through 2030

‘A Night-and-Day Difference’: How the Royals Revamped Their MiLB Pitching

Kansas Golf Coaches Association Announces Boys’ All-State Teams

Great Bend USD 428 BOE Make Approves New Student Cell Phone Policy

United Way of Reno County Announces Plan to Move to a New Location

McPherson USD 418 BOE Approves Meal, Material Fee Increases

Kansas Wildlife Commissioners Consider Restricting Game Baiting

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