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2024 Primary Election: Area County Results

Wednesday, August 7

By Lucky Kidd GOLDEN BELT — Two area sheriffs lost re-election bids in Tuesday's Republican primary elections. Pawnee County Sheriff Scott King was defeated by Larry Atteberry who received 56 percent of the primary vote. Atteberry is unopposed in the November general election. Also losing... Read More.

2024 Primary Election: Rice County Results

Wednesday, August 7

By Lucky Kidd RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Rice County will have a new sheriff come January, as Nicholas Sowers defeated incumbent Bryant Evans 59 to 41 percent in Tuesday's Republican Primary. In the 20th Judicial District, Barton County Attorney Levi Morris won his primary over Ellinwood... Read More.

2024 Primary Election: Area County and Senate-House Races

Wednesday, August 7

By Lucky Kidd Incumbent 4th District Reno County Commissioner John Whitesel was defeated in his bid Tuesday for the Republican nomination for the final two years of a term he was appointed to after the person who won the 2022 election declined the position. Richard... Read More.

2024 Primary Election: Area County and State/Federal Race Results

Wednesday, August 7

By Lucky Kidd SOUTHEAST KAN. — It was not a good night to be a contested incumbent in the area, as six candidates who had opposition in Republican primary elections lost.Among that group was Allen County Sheriff Bryan Murphy, who was defeated in his re-election... Read More.

Wichita State-Saint Louis Men’s Basketball to Meet in 2024 Hall of Fame Classic

Monday, August 5

-- WICHITA STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) -Wichita State and Saint Louis are set to meet in the 2024 Hall of Fame Classic, it was announced by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Monday morning.The Hall of Fame Classic will showcase... Read More.

Prepare your Ticket Purchase for the 2024 Kansas State Fair

Monday, August 5

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. — You may be planning your trip for the Kansas State Fair with it being right around the corner. The Kansas State Fair has sent out a reminder that Etix is its only verified seller for tickets.Read More.

Announcing the Semi-Finalists of the 2024 IGNITE Rural Business Competition

Monday, August 5

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — The 2024 IGNITE Rural Business Competition is excited to announce the semi-finalists who are advancing to the next stage of this year’s event. As the competition narrows the field in preparation for the live finals... Read More.

Grace Episcopal Church Call for Artists August 2024: Lenten Season Exhibition

Monday, August 5

By the Hutchinson Art Center HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grace Episcopal Church in Hutchinson is inviting artists to create a piece that tells the story of Jesus’ last days and crucifixion to be displayed during the Lenten season in early 2025.A special exhibit opening will be... Read More.

Bringing the Circus to Buhler for Buhler Frolic 2024

Friday, August 2

By Brenna Eller BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler Frolic Committee has begun planning this year's Buhler Frolic, with the circus theme "Under the Big Top". Last fall, the committee announced that the date for the Frolic was changed to the last Saturday of September. This year,... Read More.

Nominations Now Open for 2024 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas

Thursday, August 1

Contest to Highlight Kansas Manufacturers By the Kansas Manufacturing Council / The Kansas Chamber Topeka, KAN. — The Kansas Manufacturing Council (KMC), an affiliated program of the Kansas Chamber, is looking for the 2024 Coolest Thing Made In Kansas.Presented by Forvis Mazars, KMC launched... Read More.

Intriguing Matchups Highlight 2024 Schedule for Bluejay Women’s Soccer

Monday, July 29

-- TABOR COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- HILLSBORO, Kan. (TaborBluejays.com) – Tabor College Head Women's Soccer Coach Thomas Gaskell has released the team's schedule for his first season at the helm. Coach Gaskell looks to challenge his team with a balanced schedule this year.The Lady Bluejays... Read More.

Trio of Former Barton Athletes Represented at 2024 Paris Olympics

Friday, July 26

-- BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- PARIS (BartonSports.com) - The long tradition of former Barton Community College student-athletes qualifying for the Olympics continues with the 2024 version of the Olympiad games in Paris, France, beginning July 26 and concluding August 11.Three former members... Read More.