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Utility Crews Working on Two New Main Breaks

Tuesday, August 6

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — Utilities crews are working on two separate water main breaks this morning. The first is located at Main and Railroad Avenue and the second is located at Third & Plum. Expect water service outages or reduced... Read More.

Tabor College Earns NAIA Champions of Character Perfect Score for Fourth Consecutive Year

Tuesday, August 6

-- TABOR COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- KANSAS CITY, Mo. (TaborBluejays.com) – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced their NAIA Champions of Character Institutions. Tabor College was named a 2023-24 NAIA Champions of Character Gold Five-Star Institution. Not only did Tabor earn the highest... Read More.

Esquivel Hired as Central Christian Head Men’s Volleyball Coach

Tuesday, August 6

-- CENTRAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- McPherson, Kan. (CCCTigers.com) – Central Christian College of Kansas is excited to announce the hiring Martin Esquivel to take over as the Head Coach of the Men's Volleyball program. Esquivel joins the Tigers' coaching staff after coaching various... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Coordinates Extensive Response to Active Fire Incident

Tuesday, August 6

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department is currently managing a significant fire incident at 2404 E 4th Avenue. In response to the situation, all available fire apparatus in Hutchinson have been mobilized to effectively manage and contain the fire. In... Read More.

Special Prosecutors Plan to File Criminal Charge Against Police Chief who Led Marion Raid

Tuesday, August 6

Report faults inadequate law enforcement investigation, clears journalists By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (Aug. 5, 2024) — Special prosecutors plan to charge former Marion Police Chief Gideon Cody with a low-level felony for his actions following the raid he led last year on the... Read More.

HutchCC Cosmetology to Offer Free Back-to-School Haircuts

Monday, August 5

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College Cosmetology will be hosting its annual Back to School Haircut Day August 12 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the school’s center at 200 E. 3rd Ave., Hutchinson. Children in pre-k through grade 12 are... Read More.

Select the Next Kansas License Plate Design by 5 PM August 9

Monday, August 5

By the State of Kansas KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Revenue invites you to participate in selecting the next personalized license plate design for the State of Kansas. Kansans can vote on their favorite design as many times as they’d like between 9 a.m. CT... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department Promotes Seth Graham to Deputy Chief

Monday, August 5

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire Department announced this morning the promotion of Seth Graham to the rank of Deputy Chief. Graham has been with the McPherson Fire Department since 2019, and prior to that was a full-time firefighter for the Salina... Read More.

Precincts 1-35 Polling Sites Moved from Meadowlark Building to Sunflower North and South Buildings

Monday, August 5

By Reno County KS Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Polling sites for Precincts 1-35 have moved from the Meadowlark Building to the Sunflower South and North Buildings on the Kansas State Fairgrounds. If you are in Precincts 1-18, go to the Sunflower South building. If you... Read More.

City of Great Bend Utility Crews Working on Main Break at 17th and 281 Bypass

Monday, August 5

By Brenna Eller GREAT BEND, Kan. — Utility crews for the City of Great Bend are currently working on a water main at 17th and the 281 Bypass. Those in the area should expect water service outages or reduced pressure. The City reminds the public to... Read More.

Grant Opportunity Available to Bolster Registered Apprenticeship Programs

Monday, August 5

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (Aug. 2, 2024) — The Kansas Office of Registered Apprenticeship announced a new $500,000 grant opportunity for established registered apprenticeship programs in Kansas. Awards will range from $75,000 to $200,000 per awardee. These grant funds will be... Read More.

$16.5 Million Bridge Replacement to Start at Newton Aug. 12

Monday, August 5

By Brenna Eller NEWTON, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Transportation announced a $16.6 million project to replace the Southeast 36th Street bridge over I-135 at Newton, which is set to begin on Monday, Aug. 12. The project will provide a wider bridge, with two lanes... Read More.