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“Fiber Arts of the Smoky Valley” Exhibition to Run July 5 through July 30

Thursday, June 20

By the Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center LINDSBORG, Kan. — Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center will host an exhibition titled “Fiber Arts of the Smoky Valley” beginning July 5 and continuing through July 30. The exhibition showcases the rich tradition of fiber arts... Read More.

K-19 Resurfacing to Start in Pawnee, Stafford Counties

Thursday, June 20

By the Kansas Department of Transportation PAWNEE/STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — Resurfacing will begin soon on combined K-19 projects in Pawnee and Stafford counties. The Pawnee County portion of the Kansas Department of Transportation projects involves a milling and hot-mix-asphalt overlay on K-19 from the K-19 Spur... Read More.

Sports in Kansas Releases 2024 Baseball All-State Teams

Thursday, June 20

Sports In Kansas released their 2024 All-State Baseball teams, voted upon by members of the media. Below are the full lists: Top 9 All-Classes Eli Lovich, Blue Valley West, Sr. (6A) OF Grady Westphal, Blue Valley, Jr. (6A) P Keaton Neal, Spring Hill, Soph. (5A) IF/P Cole Pladson, Clay... Read More.

Megan Barfield of Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Graduates from Institutes for Organization Management

Thursday, June 20

A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce By the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management WASHINGTON, D.C. — Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Megan Barfield,... Read More.

Shockers Complete Men’s Basketball Roster with Croatian Big Man

Thursday, June 20

-- WICHITA STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) -The final piece to the 2024-25 roster is in place with the signing of Matej Bošnjak (Pronounced MAH-Tay BOSH-Niak) out of Croatia, it was announced by Wichita State head men's basketball coach Paul Mills Thursday morning. Bošnjak is a 6-foot-9,... Read More.

KDADS Awards Kansas Prevention Collaborative-Community Initiative Grants to 10 Coalitions

Thursday, June 20

By The Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Behavioral Health Services Commission has selected awardees to receive more than $367,000 in FY25 Kansas Prevention Collaborative-Community Initiative (KPCCI) grants. The goal of KPCCI... Read More.

Agriculture Education Students Awarded Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificates

Thursday, June 20

By the Kansas Department of Agriculture MANHATTAN, Kan. — Twenty-five students from five schools in Kansas have been awarded the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Kansas Agriculture Skills and Competencies Certificate. High schools with students earning certificates include Buhler, Centre, Ellsworth, Fort Scott and Republic County. Students... Read More.

Neosho Men’s Basketball Hires New Assistant Coach

Wednesday, June 19

-- NEOSHO COUNTY CC ATHLETICS RELEASE -- Chanute, KS (GoNeosho.com) - Jim Shaffer joins the Neosho County Panthers with nearly 40 years of experience and over 500 wins as a head coach. Most recently, he spent two seasons at Cheyenne Central High School where... Read More.

Barton’s Bolin Named to Prestigious ABCA/NJCAA Rawlings Gold Glove Team

Wednesday, June 19

-- BARTON CC ATHLETICS RELEASE -- Barton Community College sophomore outfielder Robby Bolin capped off a tremendous 2024 season on Wednesday earning a spot on the NJCAA Division I ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove team. The Gold Glove award caps an impressive list of postseason awards for the sophomore... Read More.

Another Round of Heavy Rain for Mid-Kansas

Wednesday, June 19

By Lucky Kidd SOUTH CENTRAL, Kan. — The mid-Kansas area saw another round of very heavy rain Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning, with rain continuing to fall. The Heaviest rain fell in a band from Hutchinson and Sterling east across southern McPherson County into Marion... Read More.

Kansas Main Street Awards New Housing Grant to Great Bend Upper Floors Project

Wednesday, June 19

By Great Bend Economic Development GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development/Great Bend Main Street is excited to announce that a project in Great Bend has been selected by Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland as one of the recipients of the Residential Opportunities on... Read More.

BOGO Ticket Sale on Kansas State Fair Gate Admission

Wednesday, June 19

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce a special Buy One Get One (BOGO) Gate Ticket offer available for one day only! Mark your calendars for June 25th and take advantage of the best offer of... Read More.