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Dr. Marcus Garstecki Named Sixth President of Barton Community College

Tuesday, January 30

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — During a special Board meeting on Jan. 30, the Barton Community College Board of Trustees announced Dr. Marcus Garstecki as Barton’s sixth president. With over 25 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Garstecki has... Read More.

B-29 Doc Adds Great Bend Airport Airfest to 2024 Schedule

Tuesday, January 30

By Doc's Friends WICHITA and GREAT BEND, Kan. – The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour will land in Great Bend where Doc will be one of the featured performers at the 2024 Great Bend Airport Airfest, Sept. 20-22. The tour stop will include B-29... Read More.

Is Your Business Prepared for the Future?

Tuesday, January 30

First Bank Brings in Agricultural Expert, Dr. David Kohl, to Share Business Forecast By Raechel Manley, First Bank STERLING, Kan. — First Bank will be bringing in a nationally known speaker on the future of farming this March for their Cultivate Your Legacy agricultural event. Dr. David... Read More.

McPherson College Establishes $500,000 Scholarship Fund Honoring the Late Classic Car Expert Alex Finigan

Tuesday, January 30

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College today announced that an anonymous donor has established a $500,000 endowed scholarship fund for its Automotive Restoration students in honor of Alex Finigan, a respected classic car expert and beloved automotive enthusiast, who passed away in April... Read More.

Quivira Water Issue Discussed at St. John Meeting

Tuesday, January 30

By Lucky Kidd ST. JOHN, Kan. — Representatives of communities in the Rattlesnake Creek basin met in St. John Monday afternoon to discuss a push to enforce the water rights of Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, which potentially could dramatically impact irrigation water usage in the... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Final Change Order on Veranda West Street Project, City Internship Program

Tuesday, January 30

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved a final change order on the Veranda West Street project. The change order from Andale Construction reflects the actual material quantities used, which resulted in a cost savings of just over $33,000. Approval... Read More.

Salina Teacher Arrested in Newton Investigation and Facing Charges from Arrest

Tuesday, January 30

By Lucky Kidd SALINA, Kan. — More details have been released involving the arrest of a teacher at Lakeview Middle School in Salina on Monday. The Salina Police Department said their officers had gone to the school to assist Newton Police Detectives who had a search... Read More.

Stafford County Going to One Voting Site

Tuesday, January 30

By Lucky Kidd STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — The number of polling places in Stafford County will be reduced from three to one starting with the March Presidential Preference Primary. Stafford County Clerk Lisa Weber says the change has been under consideration for the past few... Read More.

Harris Named a Bob Cousy Award Top 10 Candidate

Tuesday, January 30

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (KUAthletics.com) — Kansas redshirt-senior guard Dajuan Harris Jr. has been named a 2024 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award Top 10 candidate, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced Monday. Harris is vying to become the second Kansas player... Read More.

K-State, Big 12 Announce 2024 Football Schedule

Tuesday, January 30

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – A six-game home slate that features three games against teams new to the conference over the last two years highlights the 2024 football schedule that was announced Tuesday by K-State Athletics and the Big 12 Conference. K-State opens the 2024... Read More.

Kansas Football Unveils Complete 2024 Schedule

Tuesday, January 30

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) –The Big 12 Conference announced its 2024 football schedule on Tuesday, completing Kansas’ 2024 schedule, which features six home games that will be played between Children’s Mercy Park and GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. KU Football will play all six of... Read More.

Kansas Football to Play 2 Games at Children’s Mercy Park; 4 at Arrowhead Stadium in 2024

Tuesday, January 30

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – As construction continues on the transformational Gateway District and a reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, the Kansas Jayhawks have determined the locations of their home games for the 2024 season. Kansas Football will play all six of its home games... Read More.