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Barton Community College to Host Community Blood Drive This Thursday, American Red Cross to Give Out $10 Amazon Gift Cards

Monday, September 30

Story by Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College will host a blood drive from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Kirkman Practice Gym. Donors will receive a $10 Amazon gift card from the American Red Cross... Read More.

American Schedule Revealed for Shockers Men’s Hoops

Friday, September 27

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - Wichita State has completed its 2024-25 men's basketball schedule with the announcement of the American Athletic Conference 18-game schedule, the league revealed Thursday afternoon.League play opens on Jan. 3 at Temple and the home opener will see the reigning regular... Read More.

American Legion National Commander Visits Sterling

Monday, September 23

By Lucky Kidd STERLING, Kan. — American Legion National Commander James A. LaCoursiere, Jr. is visiting ten American Legion posts this week as he tours Central and Western Kansas. One of his stops was at Arden McKee Post 128 in Sterling, the home post of Department... Read More.

Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) to Dedicate Granite Bench in Honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the USA 1776-2026

Thursday, September 5

The Hutchinson/ Reno County Chamber of Commerce HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Sons of the American Revolution National society created an initiative to place a 250th Anniversary bench in every state. The Sons of the Plains chapter created a joint project with two Daughters of the... Read More.

Barton Foundation and American Plains Co-op Partner to Support New Ag Complex

Monday, July 15

By Maggie Harris, Barton County Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The opening of the new Ag and Transportation Complex at Barton Community College is approaching this August, and to assist with ongoing projects at the complex, the Barton Foundation has received a significant... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Accept $74K Contract for Design Services on Bridge Replacement Project

Tuesday, June 25

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday accepted a bid from American Plains Co-op for purchase of 25,000 gallons of diesel fuel for the Landfill at a price of $2.99 a gallon. American Plains was the only firm of three contracted... Read More.

Bobby Witt Jr. Named American League Player of the Week

Wednesday, May 29

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Royals.com) — Major League Baseball announced Tuesday that Bobby Witt Jr. has been named American League Player of the Week presented by Chevrolet for the period of May 20-26.In 6 games last week—in which the Royals went 5-1—Witt Jr. hit .385... Read More.

AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Kansas

Monday, April 15

By the American Pickers TV Show, Cineflix Productions KANSAS — The American Pickers are excited to return to Kansas! They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout your area in June 2024.AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores... Read More.

McPherson American Legion Veteran’s Story Night April 16

Monday, April 15

By Dennis Friesen McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson American Legion has been hosting a Veteran’s story night for over 6 years. This event is held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month excluding November and December. Veterans from all branches of military tell their stories... Read More.

Senator Marshall Speaks on the American Dream with Inman Elementary School

Wednesday, April 3

By Brenna Eller INMAN, Kan. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. visited Inman Elementary School this afternoon. He was invited by the 2nd Grade Class at Inman Elementary because they are currently studying about the U.S. Government.“Of all the things I do today, this is... Read More.

Salina Symphony to Present “American Patriots” Jan. 27 at Theatre Salina’s Black Box Theatre

Tuesday, January 2

By Salina Symphony SALINA, KAN. — Join the Salina Symphony for the inaugural concert of its new concert series, Out of the Box, performed in the intimate setting of Theatre Salina’s Sunflower Financial (Black Box) Theatre Jan. 27 at 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.The Symphony... Read More.

Health Department Takes the Great American Smokeout to Third Thursday

Monday, November 20

By Reno County KS Government HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School students in the Rise Up Reno prevention network Kara Cape, Jaycie Rutherford, and Hailey Cape and Reno County Health Department Educators Tonya Culp and Thomas Simmons shared information with people about the Great American... Read More.