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Announcing the Semi-Finalists of the 2024 IGNITE Rural Business Competition

Monday, August 5

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — The 2024 IGNITE Rural Business Competition is excited to announce the semi-finalists who are advancing to the next stage of this year’s event. As the competition narrows the field in preparation for the live finals... Read More.

Judge who Authorized Kansas Newspaper Raid Escapes Discipline with Secret Conflicting Explanation

Monday, August 5

By Sherman Smith, the Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The magistrate who authorized last year’s police raid on the Marion County Record escaped discipline from a state panel by making claims that contradict statements in federal lawsuits about how the search warrants arrived in front... Read More.

Grace Episcopal Church Call for Artists August 2024: Lenten Season Exhibition

Monday, August 5

By the Hutchinson Art Center HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grace Episcopal Church in Hutchinson is inviting artists to create a piece that tells the story of Jesus’ last days and crucifixion to be displayed during the Lenten season in early 2025. A special exhibit opening will be... Read More.

COMMENTARY: Championship losses hurt, but Monarchs represented community well again

Sunday, August 4

By Brad Hallier WICHITA - When you win a championship, it's natural to assume you'll win another. It's also - unfairly - forgotten how stinking hard it is to win a championship. It took the Kansas City Chiefs 50 years to win a second Super Bowl. And... Read More.

Hutchinson Zoo Mourns Loss of Beloved Bison, “Norman”

Saturday, August 3

By the Hutchinson Zoo HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved animals, the 18-year-old American Bison, “Norman.” A well-known resident in the community and the Zoo, the male bison was humanely euthanized due to complications with... Read More.

Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Harper Man

Saturday, August 3

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation HARPER COUNTY, Kan. – The Harper Police Department requested the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) issue a statewide Silver Alert for a missing Harper man. The whereabouts of 73-year-old David L. Reese, are unknown, and the public’s assistance is requested... Read More.

Football Bulldogs Picked Fourth by Coaches, Fifth by Media

Saturday, August 3

-- McPHERSON COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. (MacBulldogs.com) — Football is just around the corner! The McPherson College Bulldogs football squad was picked to finish tied for fourth in the KCAC's Kessinger Division by the coaches, and fifth in the division by the media,... Read More.

Championship bound! Monarchs rally late to defeat Kansas Cannons in NBC semifinals

Friday, August 2

By Brad Hallier Four days ago, the Hutchinson Monarchs were an afterthought at the NBC World Series. Following an 11-run run loss to the Seattle Cheney Studs, the Monarchs had lost their last two games in pool play and limped into bracket play as a third-place... Read More.

Michele Graham Joins Farmers Alliance Companies as Senior Vice President, Chief Services Officer

Friday, August 2

By the Farmers Alliance Companies MCPHERSON, Kan. — Michele Graham, CPCU, ARM, PMP, LSSBB, has been named Senior Vice President, Chief Services Officer for Farmers Alliance Companies, effective September 1, 2024. The announcement was made by Brian D. Lopata, President and Chief Executive Officer, following... Read More.

Bringing the Circus to Buhler for Buhler Frolic 2024

Friday, August 2

By Brenna Eller BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler Frolic Committee has begun planning this year's Buhler Frolic, with the circus theme "Under the Big Top". Last fall, the committee announced that the date for the Frolic was changed to the last Saturday of September. This year,... Read More.

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Friday, August 2

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) have issued a public health advisory due to blue-green algae. A harmful algal bloom (HAB) may look like foam,... Read More.

Big 12 Officially Welcomes Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah into Conference

Friday, August 2

-- BIG 12 SPORTS RELEASE -- IRVING, TEXAS (Big12Sports.com) - Today, the Big 12 Conference officially welcomes Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah. Below, please find quotes from Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, as well as quotes from leadership and student-athlete alumni of each program... Read More.

Announcing the Semi-Finalists of the 2024 IGNITE Rural Business Competition

Announcing the Semi-Finalists of the 2024 IGNITE Rural Business Competition

Judge who Authorized Kansas Newspaper Raid Escapes Discipline with Secret Conflicting Explanation

Grace Episcopal Church Call for Artists August 2024: Lenten Season Exhibition

COMMENTARY: Championship losses hurt, but Monarchs represented community well again

Hutchinson Zoo Mourns Loss of Beloved Bison, “Norman”

Statewide Silver Alert Issued for Harper Man

Football Bulldogs Picked Fourth by Coaches, Fifth by Media

Championship bound! Monarchs rally late to defeat Kansas Cannons in NBC semifinals

Michele Graham Joins Farmers Alliance Companies as Senior Vice President, Chief Services Officer

Bringing the Circus to Buhler for Buhler Frolic 2024

Public Health Advisories for Kansas Lakes Due to Blue-Green Algae

Big 12 Officially Welcomes Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah into Conference

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