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Great Bend Man Arrested on Fentanyl Distribution Charges

Wednesday, August 16

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — A 35-year-old Great Bend man was arrested Tuesday evening on fentanyl distribution charges. The Barton County Sheriff's Office said Chet Whetham was taken into custody after deputies executed a search warrant at his residence in a Great Bend... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Approve 2024 Budget with Reduced Property Tax Levy

Wednesday, August 16

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved a 2024 budget that calls for a just over 4.2 mill reduction in the property tax levy from 2023's levy. The 2024 levy of 37.146 mills will also be just below the calculated... Read More.

Women of the Southern Colonies Program by Jason Lindstrom of Barton Community College

Wednesday, August 16

By the Barton County Historical Society GREAT BEND, Kan. — Jason Lindstrom, history professor, will present in the Ray Schulz Memorial Library on Monday, August 28th. Professor Lindstrom’s program will elaborate on the experiences of women in the Southern colonies of the United States, and... Read More.

Chamber Blue Survey Deadline Approaches, Submit by August 17th

Wednesday, August 16

By Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — If your business is interested in reviewing group insurance rates for the 2024 plan year of the Chamber Blue of Kansas health insurance option, the interest survey is now LIVE. The business must complete the... Read More.

BREAKING: KBI Announces Criminal Investigation Linked to Marion County Record to Proceed Independently

Wednesday, August 16

By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — Kansas Bureau of Investigation announced today the criminal investigation linked to the Marion County Record will proceed independently and without review or examination of any evidence seized from the paper and two homes by Marion Police under search warrants... Read More.

Hutchinson Reno County Emergency Communications Celebrating 40 Years

Wednesday, August 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson-Reno County Emergency Communications is inviting the community to celebrate the 40th year of being the 911 consolidated center for Reno County. They will be providing tours of the center and other activities for the day. They are still working the... Read More.

Hutchinson Zoo Looking for Input, Developing Strategic Master Plan

Wednesday, August 16

By the Hutchinson Zoo The Hutchinson Zoo is developing a new Strategic Master Plan that will guide the Zoo’s and Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo's mission, vision, activities, and improvements over the next 7-10 years. The Hutchinson Zoo hopes our new ideas will help every... Read More.

Surge Keep Winning Streak Alive in Series Opener

Wednesday, August 16

WICHITA, Kan. (milb.com) —Wind Surge starting pitcher Pierson Ohl continued his recent success on the mound in tonight’s ball game. He only allowed two runs over six innings which paired perfectly with the three home runs hit by Surge batters. The Wind Surge defeated... Read More.

Five Observations from Tuesday’s Practice | Chiefs Training Camp 8/15

Wednesday, August 16

Matt McMullen, Chiefs Reporter (chiefs.com) The Kansas City Chiefs took the field for the seventeenth practice of training camp on Tuesday morning as the defending Super Bowl champions continued their preparation for the upcoming season. Here's a quick rundown of what took place during Tuesday's... Read More.

Kaluma Leads Five Wildcats in Double Figures in Exhibition Win

Wednesday, August 16

TEL AVIV, Israel (kstatesports.com) – Junior Arthur Kaluma paced five Wildcats in double figures with 23 points, as the Kansas State men's basketball team opened its exhibition tour with a 94-87 win over the Israeli Select Team on Tuesday night (August... Read More.

University of Kansas Gateway District Coming to Life with Construction Starting in December

Wednesday, August 16

A Transformed David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium to Open in August 2025 LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) – The University of Kansas and Kansas Athletics on Tuesday announced the latest plans for the transformational Gateway District, which will feature a reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium,... Read More.

Dolly Parton Celebrates Statewide Imagination Library Program Expansion in Kansas

Wednesday, August 16

~Governor Kelly Proclaims August 14 ‘Imagination Library of Kansas Day’ in the State~~ By the Kansas Office of the Governor OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly welcomed iconic singer-songwriter and early childhood literacy advocate Dolly Parton to Kansas on Monday to celebrate the statewide expansion of her Imagination Library... Read More.

Great Bend Man Arrested on Fentanyl Distribution Charges

Great Bend Man Arrested on Fentanyl Distribution Charges

Barton County Commissioners Approve 2024 Budget with Reduced Property Tax Levy

Women of the Southern Colonies Program by Jason Lindstrom of Barton Community College

Chamber Blue Survey Deadline Approaches, Submit by August 17th

BREAKING: KBI Announces Criminal Investigation Linked to Marion County Record to Proceed Independently

Hutchinson Reno County Emergency Communications Celebrating 40 Years

Hutchinson Zoo Looking for Input, Developing Strategic Master Plan

Surge Keep Winning Streak Alive in Series Opener

Five Observations from Tuesday’s Practice | Chiefs Training Camp 8/15

Kaluma Leads Five Wildcats in Double Figures in Exhibition Win

University of Kansas Gateway District Coming to Life with Construction Starting in December

Dolly Parton Celebrates Statewide Imagination Library Program Expansion in Kansas

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