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City of McPherson Approves Incentive Program for Water Park Employees

Highlights from the City of McPherson Commission Meeting Aug. 1 By Lucky Kidd   McPHERSON, Kan. — On Aug. 1, the McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved a 2023-24 agreement with USD 418 for school crossing guards and crossing guard supervisor. Under the agreement the school district will... Read More.

U.S. 281 Resurfacing in Stafford County to Begin

By Kansas Department of Transportation   STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — Work will start soon on a U.S. 281 resurfacing project in Stafford County. The Kansas Department of Transportation project – a surface recycle and chip seal -- will be on U.S. 281 from the U.S. 50 junction... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Raises $89,643.05 During Area School Drive

By the Hutchinson Fire Department   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In just three days the Hutchinson Fire Department’s (HFD) 2023 School Supply Drive raised $89,643.05 for the children of Reno County. In just its sixth year, donations surpassed the 2022 drive total by a little over $20,000. Each... Read More.

7th Annual Veterans Awareness Expo

Information provided by Patty Gnefkow (President/CEO of Vet-To-Vet Support Command)     WICHITA, Kan. — The 7th Annual Veterans Awareness Expo will be on Aug. 5 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., and is a FREE event open to the public at the Mid-America All-Indian Museum,Read More.

KDOT Approved Bids for July Highway Construction and Maintenance Projects

By the Kansas Department of Transportation  KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place July 19, 2023, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Looking for Models by Aug. 15

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is looking for models of all kinds to help tell a story for the 2023 Kansas State Fair in photos and videos Sept. 8-17 in Hutchinson. No previous modeling experience is required, just... Read More.

WSU Announces Your House on the Prairie Campaign

Courtesy of Wichita State University Athletics   WICHITA, Kan. (goshockers.com) – Wichita State Athletics has announced a marketing campaign for the 2023-24 athletic season focused on providing Shocker fans a sense of ownership, belonging and pride within the program. The purpose of the "Your House on the Prairie"... Read More.

Jalon Daniels, Devin Neal Named to Maxwell Award Preseason Watch List

Courtesy of the University of Kansas Athletics     LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) – Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels and running back Devin Neal are among the standout college football players who have been named to the preseason watch list for the 87th annual Maxwell Award. The Maxwell Award has... Read More.

Five Observations from Monday’s Practice | Chiefs Training Camp 7/31

By: Matt McMullen, Chiefs Reporter     ST. JOESPH, Mo. (chiefs.com) – The Kansas City Chiefs took the field for the eighth practice of training camp on Monday morning as the defending Super Bowl champions continued their preparation for the upcoming season. Here's a quick rundown of what took... Read More.

Listening Tours with U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann This Week

KANSAS — U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann is making 16 stops through Kansas this week starting today, Aug. 1 through Thursday Aug. 3.  Mann plans to visit with Kansans and listen to their thoughts and concerns to represent the Big First District in Congress. "My team and... Read More.