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Great Bend Alive Kicks off Fridays on Forest Season Four on April 26th

Monday, April 1

By Great Bend Economic Development GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Alive, the downtown arm of Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) is excited to announce the upcoming Fridays on Forest Kick-Off on April 26, 2024. The event will take place on Forest Avenue, from Williams... Read More.

Total Solar Eclipse to Cross North America on April 8

Friday, March 29

By Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Kansas Highway Patrol advise travelers to plan ahead as traffic is expected to increase.“Remember that the shoulders of... Read More.

City of Nickerson Routine Hydrant Flushes Scheduled for April 8 at 7 PM

Friday, March 29

By the City of NickersonNICKERSON, Kan. — Reno County Fire District 3 will be doing routine hydrant flushes on April 8th at 7:00 p.m. Citizens may experience discolored water during and after these flushes. Please run your water for a few minutes and it will... Read More.

Details Announced for Kansas Football Spring Showcase on April 12

Wednesday, March 27

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) –With spring football underway, Kansas Football announced details for its annual Spring Showcase, presented by Kansas Lottery, which will be played on Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at Rock Chalk Park in Lawrence.The Spring Showcase will give fans a... Read More.

KDOT Employees Celebrate Service Anniversaries in April

Monday, March 25

By the Kansas Department of Transportation The Kansas Department of Transportation expresses its appreciation for employees celebrating state service anniversaries in April. KDOT is proud to acknowledge them for the long-term dedication they have provided to the state of Kansas. Those celebrating 35 years:Gordon... Read More.

Barton Foundation’s 14th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot Set for April 21 at Camp Aldrich

Wednesday, March 20

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Barton Foundation aims to enhance the Barton student experience with its 14th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot fundraiser from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., April 21 at Camp Aldrich, 884 NE 110 Ave. in Claflin.... Read More.

Hyatt Life Sciences Comes to The Cedars April 6

Wednesday, March 13

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Dr. Gene Zaid and Dr. Jack Mull, along with the team from Hyatt Life Sciences, will be speaking on the topic of “Putting Science Behind the Tradition” on April 6 at 5 p.m. at The Cedars Wellness and Conference... Read More.

McPherson Hires New Fire Chief, Effective April 29

Tuesday, March 12

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The city of McPherson has a new Fire Chief. City Commissioners this morning approved the hiring of Chad Mayberry effective April 29th.New Chief Mayberry comes from the Winfield Fire Department, where he's been for the past 23 years, currently... Read More.

Hutchinson Symphony Association to Close at End of 2023-2024 Season, Final Performances March 14 and April 7

Sunday, March 10

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Symphony Association Board of Directors announced on Saturday, March 9, that the Hutchinson Symphony Association will be closing at the end of the 2023-2024 season. The news of the symphony's closure was shared in a statement signed by... Read More.

Davids, Estes and LaTurner Help Carry Debt-ceiling Bill, Leave Mann Alone in Opposition

Thursday, June 1

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Three of four Kansas members of the U.S. House voted to approve the debt-ceiling bill despite protesting provisions of the deal worked out by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.A bipartisan majority in the House passed... Read More.

Kansas Jobless Rate Holds at 2.9% in April, Unchanged Since November

Friday, May 19

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas unemployment rate remained at 2.9% in April despite a hiring uptick of 300 in government positions and decline of 500 people holding private-sector jobs.The Kansas Department of Labor and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics... Read More.

Kansas April Tax Collections Fall Short of Estimates

Tuesday, May 2

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) - State tax collections for April fell short of estimates. The Kansas Department of Revenue reports that tax collections for April totaled $1.3 billion, about 2.3% or $30.1 million below the estimate. The number also marks a 14.7% fall from April... Read More.