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KMW Announces Substantial Growth, Investing $105M in Sterling

Tuesday, April 2

By Brenna Eller STERLING, Kan. — KMW Ltd, a leading manufacturer of loaders, backhoes, and attachments announced its substantial growth. Plans for building new facilities in Sterling, Kan., are well underway. Governor Laura Kelly today also announced the news, sharing that the company is "investing... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Announces a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the First Advancing Barton County Childcare Center, Bright Beginnings, on May 2nd

Tuesday, April 2

By Great Bend Economic Development GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development is thrilled to announce the upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house event at Bright Beginnings by ABCC (Advancing Barton County Childcare, Inc.), the new childcare center located at 4507 Farmers Plaza, Great... Read More.

Bethany College Announces Student Art Award Winners as Part of Messiah Festival of the Arts

Thursday, March 28

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. — Works of art by Bethany College students are currently on display as part of the 2024 Messiah Festival Juried Student Art Exhibition. The annual art exhibition will continue through April 1, in the Mingenback Gallery.The Juried Student Art Exhibition... Read More.

McPherson High School Announces New Hi-Steppers Head Coach Renee Huber

Thursday, March 28

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School is pleased to announced that Renee Huber is the next head coach of the Hi-Steppers dance team.Renee attended college at Wichita State University. While at WSU, Renee was a member of the dance team for all four years where... Read More.

K-State Football Announces Staff Additions

Thursday, March 28

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – As spring football practices continue, Kansas State has welcomed the additions of staff members Nate Kaczor, Drew Liddle, Sean Maguire, Riley Galpin and Lonnie Maddox over the last month.Kaczor (pronounced KAT-sir) will serve as the Special Teams Quality Control Coach,... Read More.

Bretz Injury Law Announces 3rd Annual Cruise for the Cure Poker Run

Tuesday, March 26

By Bretz Injury Law HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Bretz Injury Law presents the 3rd Annual Cruise for the Cure Poker Run benefiting the Cancer Council of Reno County.Bretz Injury Law is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Cruise for the Cure Poker Run occurring in Hutchinson,... Read More.

Sterling College Announces Ben Ray ’82 as its Commencement Speaker

Monday, March 25

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — Ben Ray ’82, current Board of Trustees member and Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Derby, Kan., will be the speaker for the 2024 Sterling College Commencement ceremony. The ceremony will honor the Class of 2024 and... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces North America’s Largest Roofing Manufacturer to Invest More than $300M; Create More than 130 Jobs in Newton

Wednesday, March 20

By Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA/NEWTON, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, will invest more than $300 million in Newton by constructing a new shingle plant. The estimated 275,000-square-foot facility... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $930M in Highway Projects Added to IKE Development Pipeline

Thursday, March 7

By Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced the addition of 17 highway modernization and expansion projects – a total investment of $932 million – to the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program’s (IKE) Development Pipeline.... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $14M to Improve 37 Kansas Airports

Wednesday, March 6

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced yesterday, (March 5th) that 58 projects at 37 airports have been selected to receive $14.3 million through the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP).“Improvements made to our aviation infrastructure are vital to local... Read More.

Steel Skarecrow Announces Second Annual Benefit Concert

Tuesday, March 5

By Steel Skarecrow McPHERSON, Kan. — Steel Skarecrow is excited to announce the second annual benefit concert at the McPherson Opera House. The show is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2024, and will feature the great country artist Ricochet. All proceeds from the show will... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $14M Capital Investment Creating 110 Jobs in Wellington

Monday, March 4

By Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Elite Harness is investing $14 million, creating 110 new jobs, in Wellington. Elite Harness will refurbish an existing facility into a 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art manufacturing plant.Elite will produce wiring harnesses and custom... Read More.