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Swede men’s Soccer Show Improvement Despite Tough Loss to Coyotes

Thursday, October 23

Lindsborg, Kan. – The Bethany College Swedes Men's Soccer team hosted the Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes on Wednesday evening at the Coach Ted Kessinger Family Stadium, falling 4–1 in a KCAC matchup. The Coyotes took an early lead, scoring in the 4th and 10th minutes after... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Provides Three Facility Improvement Concepts for Community Input

Wednesday, October 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — A facilities steering committee for McPherson USD 418 has narrowed down from six to three, the number of concepts being looked for facility improvements in the district. Over 100 people attended two open house sessions Wednesday where attendees learned information costs,... Read More.

Garnett City Commission Hears Wastewater Improvement Report, Approves Event Requests

Tuesday, September 9

GARNETT, Kan. — A report on Garnett's wastewater improvements had some good news. Bob Coltrain from Midwest provided the information on a system evaluation and a recommendation on how to proceed with replacing clay service lines and brick manholes.That evaluation identified 31,000 feet of... Read More.

City of Garnett Approves 2026 Budget, Commission Approves FAA Airport Improvement Grants for Future Runway Expansion Project

Wednesday, August 27

GARNETT CITY, Kan. — Garnett City Commissioners Tuesday approved a 2026 budget that will basically be revenue neutral. The amount of property taxes raised in the budget is 27 dollars more than levied for 2025, the budget has a projected levy rate one thousandth... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $25M for Road Improvement Projects Across Kansas

Tuesday, July 29

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday $25 million for 30 projects to improve intersections and roads across the state. The projects were selected for funding through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) City Connecting Link Improvement Program (CCLIP). “Enhancing the safety and accessibility... Read More.

Barton County Extends Deadline for 2025 Facade Improvement Grant Program Applications

Tuesday, June 3

6/3/25 Barton County Commission Meeting HighlightsBARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County has extended the deadline for applications to be submitted for the 2025 Facade Improvement Grant program for three of the four cities in Barton County. County Administrator Matt Patzner told Barton County Commissioners... Read More.

Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP) to Provide Funding for 47 Aviation Projects Across Kansas

Thursday, April 24

Governor Laura Kelly announced the allocation of $14.5 million for 47 aviation projects throughout Kansas as part of the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP). This program funds the planning, construction, and rehabilitation of public-use general aviation airports.Governor Kelly shared that the Kansas aerospace... Read More.

Barton County 2025 Facade Improvement Grant Cycle Opens, Barton County Commission Adopts Proclamation for Drug Endangered Children Awareness Day

Tuesday, April 22

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — The application cycle has opened for Barton County's facade improvement grant program for 2025. Two projects each are planned in Claflin, Ellinwood and Hoisington, where ten thousand dollars of county funds are being matched by a like amount from each... Read More.

City of Hutchinson to Begin Roadway Improvement Project on 30th Street Monday, March 24

Friday, March 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. —The City of Hutchinson will begin a roadway improvement project on W 30th Street between N Main St and N Adams starting Monday, March 24th. The project will involve the removal of the existing road, curb, and gutter on the north side... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Approve Funding for 2025 Facade Improvement Project

Tuesday, November 19

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — The Barton County Commission Tuesday approved funding for the third round of a Facade improvement Program it started in 2021. For the 2025 program the cities of Claflin, Ellinwood, Great Bend and Hoisington have been asked to provide... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $26M to Communities for Road Improvement Projects

Wednesday, July 17

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that a combined $26 million is being awarded to 33 projects to improve intersections and roads in cities across the state that have been selected for funding through the... Read More.

Funding Available for Projects in KDOT’s Rail Service Improvement Program

Wednesday, June 26

By the Kansas Department of Transportation An estimated $10 million in funding is available for projects submitted to the Rail Service Improvement Program, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The selected projects will help to enhance safety, promote economic efficiency and improve sustainability... Read More.