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Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife Center Opens Retrospective Exhibit Featuring the Work of Kansas Artist John Whitfield

Tuesday, July 29

LINDSBORG, Kan. — A retrospective exhibition of artwork by John Whitfield will open at the Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife Center on Friday, August 1, 2025. During the 1960s, Whitfield visited Lindsborg several times to meet with Lester Raymer and other area artists. Later... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $25M for Road Improvement Projects Across Kansas

Tuesday, July 29

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday $25 million for 30 projects to improve intersections and roads across the state. The projects were selected for funding through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP). “Enhancing the safety and accessibility... Read More.

Monarchs fall to Studs, will start bracket play on Wednesday

Tuesday, July 29

The Hutchinson Monarchs wrapped up pool play at the NBC World Series on Monday at Wichita State's Eck Stadium with a 9-5 loss to the Seattle Cheney Studs. The loss dropped the Monarchs to second place in Pool B. The Monarchs and Studs each went... Read More.

Chanute City Commissioners Revises Ballot Question on Imposing a Sales Tax for Economic Development Activity

Tuesday, July 29

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Chanute City Commission has approved a change in the original ballot question to impose a sales tax for economic development activity. When it was originally approved last month, the proposed sales tax rate was set at .125 percent, however state... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Hear Report on Last Week’s Fire at the Landfill; 911 Director Recommends New Voice Recording System for Dispatch

Tuesday, July 29

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Public Works Director Mitch Garner gave a report to County Commissioners Tuesday morning on last week's fire at the landfill. Approximately 950 square yards burned in the fire, which was put out in about two hours by crews... Read More.

McPherson Police Department Provides Local Statistics from the 2024 KBI Crime Report with McPherson City Commission

Tuesday, July 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Police Department took 13,861 calls for service during 2024, an increase of 1.221 from the prior year. McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden shared local statistics from the 2024 Kansas Bureau of Investigation crime report with McPherson City Commissioners... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve 2025-26 Crossing Guard and School Resource Officer Agreements with USD 418

Tuesday, July 29

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved the 2025-26 crossing guard and school resource officer agreements with USD 418. Under the agreements, USD 418 covers half of the cost of salary and benefits for crossing guards and the resource officers at the middle... Read More.

Acuña, Ozuna and Riley Homer as Braves End 5-Game Skid and Royals Tie Club Mark with 14 Walks

Tuesday, July 29

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Ronald Acuña Jr., Marcell Ozuna and Austin Riley homered as the Atlanta Braves snapped a five-game losing streak with a 10-7 victory over the Kansas City Royals, who equaled a club record by walking 14 batters Monday night. It was the... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Adopt Moratorium on Commercial Battery Energy Storage Systems through January 2028

Tuesday, July 29

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners have adopted a moratorium on commercial battery energy storage systems through January 2028. Planning and zoning administrator Jon Kinsey said the moratorium will give the county's Planning Board and staff an opportunity to review and make recommendations... Read More.

Barton County’s 10th Annual Business Showcase Honors Educators & Unites Businesses

Monday, July 28

Presented by the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce and Credit Union of America GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the upcoming 10th Annual Business Showcase, a community-wide celebration connecting Barton County’s educators with local businesses, scheduled for... Read More.

“Camp with the Champs” – Barton Men’s Basketball Offering Basketball Camps August 6-7

Monday, July 28

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - The Barton Community College men's basketball program is offering basketball camps August 6-7 for youth grades 2nd through 8th. "Camp with the Champs" is open to girls and boys of all skill levels in a two-day event offering a one-of-a-kind... Read More.

Nominations Open for Coolest Thing Made in Kansas

Monday, July 28

Nominations are open for the Coolest Thing Made in Kansas Competition. Show off the innovation, craftsmanship, and talent behind your Kansas-made product. Nominations will close Friday, August 8 at 12 p.m. People's Choice Voting will run from Monday, Sept. 15 through Oct. 3 at... Read More.

Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife Center Opens Retrospective Exhibit Featuring the Work of Kansas Artist John Whitfield

Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife Center Opens Retrospective Exhibit Featuring the Work of Kansas Artist John Whitfield

Governor Kelly Announces $25M for Road Improvement Projects Across Kansas

Monarchs fall to Studs, will start bracket play on Wednesday

Chanute City Commissioners Revises Ballot Question on Imposing a Sales Tax for Economic Development Activity

Allen County Commissioners Hear Report on Last Week’s Fire at the Landfill; 911 Director Recommends New Voice Recording System for Dispatch

McPherson Police Department Provides Local Statistics from the 2024 KBI Crime Report with McPherson City Commission

McPherson City Commissioners Approve 2025-26 Crossing Guard and School Resource Officer Agreements with USD 418

Acuña, Ozuna and Riley Homer as Braves End 5-Game Skid and Royals Tie Club Mark with 14 Walks

McPherson County Commissioners Adopt Moratorium on Commercial Battery Energy Storage Systems through January 2028

Barton County’s 10th Annual Business Showcase Honors Educators & Unites Businesses

“Camp with the Champs” – Barton Men’s Basketball Offering Basketball Camps August 6-7

Nominations Open for Coolest Thing Made in Kansas

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