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Let the Music Roll: Gilley’s Park City Launches December Concert Series

Friday, November 7

PARK CITY, Kan. — Gilley’s Park City is almost ready to open its doors and welcome guests to the ultimate country-western entertainment experience. The Grand Opening celebration begins Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., and Gilley’s is rolling out an exciting concert... Read More.

Ticks & Flies: New Animal Health Challenges December 4th

Friday, October 31

Frontier Extension District will host a New Animal Health Challenges meeting on December 4 at 7:00 p.m. at the Overbrook Livestock Commission Company in Overbrook, Kansas.Dr. Cassandra Olds, Livestock Entomologist at Kansas State University, will be the featured speaker. She will discuss two emerging... Read More.

Laurel Cemetery in Haven, KS to Honor Veterans During Wreaths Across America Ceremony on December 13, 2025

Thursday, September 25

HAVEN, Kan. — Laurel Cemetery is proud to announce its continued participation in the national Wreaths Across America event, taking place this year on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. CST. The public is invited to attend and help honor the brave men... Read More.

KDOT Announces Approved December Bids for State Highway Construction and Maintenance Projects

Thursday, January 16

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Dec. 18, 2024, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work. District One... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Releases over $34K in December

Thursday, December 19

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for December 2024. This cycle the Foundation released over $34,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community... Read More.

Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce December Small Business of the Month: Kauffman Seeds

Thursday, December 19

By the Hutchinson Reno County Chamber of Commerce HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For over five decades, Kauffman Seeds has been deeply rooted in Reno County’s farming community. What began as K & W Fish Farm under Edward and Frida Kauffman in the early 20th century has... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s December Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Angela Kahle

Thursday, December 19

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio, along with community partners, is proud to announce McPherson Middle School 6th and 7th grade science teacher Angela Kahle as the December 2024 Classroom Hero presented by Peoples Bank and Trust.Each month, Ad Astra Radio randomly selects... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s December Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Tara Urban

Monday, December 16

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Tara Urban, Allen STEM Magnet School Pre-K and K-2 Communication & Social Skills teacher, as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union.Each month, Ad Astra... Read More.

Salvation Army Celebrates National “I’ll Fight Day” in Reno County

Friday, December 13

HUTCHISON, Kan. — The Salvation Army’s “I’ll Fight Day” is being celebrated in Reno County on Saturday, Dec. 14. The Salvation Army recently participated in the $20 Bill Challenge last week, which resulted in the "largest daily kettle total of the season" according to Salvation... Read More.

GBRC Santa’s Workshop December 9th!

Wednesday, December 4

By the Great Bend Recreation GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend High School students, community volunteers and Great Bend Recreation Commission staff will be transforming the City Auditorium into Santa’s Workshop. The 28th Annual Santa’s Workshop will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on... Read More.

Demolition of Atrium Hotel to Begin December 6

Monday, December 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson has announced the demolition of the Atrium Hotel and Conference Center to begin on Friday Dec. 6, 2024.According to a statement provided by the City of Hutchinson, Kansas Concrete LLC will handle the demolition, which is scheduled... Read More.

Legendary Football Coach Chuck Porter to be Inducted to KFCA Hall of Fame in December

Wednesday, January 31

Chuck Porter, football coach of 34 years and father figure to his many football players, will be inducted in the Kansas Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame December of 2024. As a coach, he achieved both the Wichita East and Buhler High Hall of... Read More.