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K-State Horticulture Expert Says Tape Helps to Decrease Time Spent Planting Seeds

Tuesday, March 17

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Seed tape is a method of preparing seeds for planting that reduces the amount of time spent bending over the ground. Kansas State University horticulture expert Matt McKernan said seed tape makes it easier to handle small seeds and get proper... Read More.

Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners Bring the 2026 American Tour to United Wireless Arena

Tuesday, March 17

DODGE CITY, Kan. (March 17, 2026) — United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks is excited to announce that AARON LEWIS AND THE STATELINERS will be coming to Dodge City on Saturday, June 20th. For his 2026 AMERICAN TOUR. Doors will open at 6:00 PM on... Read More.

CKL, HOPL, HOA, WSL Release All-League Basketball Teams

Tuesday, March 17

The Central Kansas League, Heart of the Plains League, Heart of America League and Wheat State League announced their All-League boys and girls basketball teams. CENTRAL KANSAS LEAGUE 2025-26 Boys Basketball All-League *Unanimous Selection 1st Team * Drew Bartell 11 6-6 Hesston * Ty Unruh 12 6-3 Hesston * Mason Martin... Read More.

Mill and Overlay to Begin West of Kingman

Tuesday, March 17

KINGMAN COUNTY, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) will begin an overlay project on U.S 54 in Kingman County on March 30. The project will improve the road surface, extending the pavement’s service life. Work will occur on approximately 5 miles of U.S. 54... Read More.

Lyons City Council Approves Equipment Purchases, Prepares for Retirement Celebration and Upcoming Events

Monday, March 16

LYONS, Kan. — A number of equipment purchases were approved during Monday night's Lyons City Council meeting, including a $96,000 purchase of a tandem axle trailer jet. This unit, which has a 700 gallon water capacity and is being purchased through Key Equipment and... Read More.

Lyons City Council Votes to Remove Police Chief

Monday, March 16

LYONS, Kan. — On a 5-2 vote with one member absent, the Lyons City Council voted Monday night to remove Police Chief Justin Holliday for cause. Holliday had been placed on paid administrative leave on Feb. 17 by Mayor Alicia Hommon, which was extended... Read More.

Evergy Announces Hometown Grant Finalists

Monday, March 16

Public vote will determine three winners for grants up to $10,000 KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 16, 2026) — Evergy selected 10 finalists from a record number of applications for the 2026 Connecting for Good Hometown Grants Program. The finalists are now up for public... Read More.

McPherson Center for Health Launches Menopause Clinic to Support Women’s Midlife Health

Monday, March 16

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson Center for Health’s Rural Health Clinic (RHC) is expanding its services to include a dedicated menopause clinic, providing specialized care and support for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Over the past year, providers at McPherson Center for Health have seen a... Read More.

Local Athletes Earn Heart of America All-League Basketball Honors

Monday, March 16

Multiple members of local high schools earned Heart of America League Basketball honors following the 2025-26 season. Below are the local honorees in no particular order. CLICK HERE to view the full honorees and standings from the Boys and Girls Basketball seasons. BOYS First... Read More.

High Nitrate Levels in Yoder Area Water District; Project Underway to Reduce Levels

Monday, March 16

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on March 4, 2026. The level tested at 13 mg/L, which exceeds the Kansas... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire in 800 Block of E. 8th Street

Monday, March 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Fire responded to a report of a structure fire in the 800 block of East 8th Street. Upon arrival, crews found a small exterior fire at the rear of the residence. Firefighters were able to make an aggressive exterior attack,... Read More.

Wheat State League Releases 2026 Basketball Honorees

Monday, March 16

The Wheat State League released its All-League honorees from the 2025-26 basketball season, recognizing honorees from Little River, Canton-Galva, Elyria Christian, Goessel, and Centre. Little River swept the Coach of the Year awards, won by boys head coach Erik Base and girls head coach Cy... Read More.

K-State Horticulture Expert Says Tape Helps to Decrease Time Spent Planting Seeds

K-State Horticulture Expert Says Tape Helps to Decrease Time Spent Planting Seeds

Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners Bring the 2026 American Tour to United Wireless Arena

CKL, HOPL, HOA, WSL Release All-League Basketball Teams

Mill and Overlay to Begin West of Kingman

Lyons City Council Approves Equipment Purchases, Prepares for Retirement Celebration and Upcoming Events

Lyons City Council Votes to Remove Police Chief

Evergy Announces Hometown Grant Finalists

McPherson Center for Health Launches Menopause Clinic to Support Women’s Midlife Health

Local Athletes Earn Heart of America All-League Basketball Honors

High Nitrate Levels in Yoder Area Water District; Project Underway to Reduce Levels

Hutchinson Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire in 800 Block of E. 8th Street

Wheat State League Releases 2026 Basketball Honorees

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Dillon Lecture Series: Taryn Southern, Award-Winning Storyteller, Artist, & Creative Technologist

Community Food Truck Lunch

Destination Marketing Summit with John Schallert

Hwy 56 Sales Scramble (Garage Sale) – Apr. 23-26