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FSA official optimistic despite tariffs, cuts

Thursday, April 3

A state Farm Service Agency official is optimistic the new tariffs and the federal job and program cuts won’t negatively impact the agency and the farmers they serve. Tyler Radke is Wisconsin Farm Service Agency’s Deputy Executive Director. He tells Brownfield the first Trump... Read More.

Former trade official calls for comprehensive enforcement agenda for China

Wednesday, February 26

A former trade official is calling on Congress to employ a comprehensive trade enforcement agenda with China. Jeffrey Gerrish served as Deputy U.S. Trade Representative during President Trump’s first term and told a U.S. House Ways and Means subcommittee Tuesday Chinese ambitions pose an... Read More.

Kansas Election Official Urges Voters to Avoid U.S. Postal Service Delivery Obstacles

Tuesday, October 22

Scott Schwab recommends dropping ballots in mail no later than Nov. 1 By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (kansasreflector.com) — Rep. Pat Proctor worries the U.S. Postal Service’s inability to properly process mail-in ballots that disenfranchised nearly 1,000 Kansas voters in the August primary... Read More.

McPherson County Considers Changing Official Newspaper Used for Legal Notices

Monday, August 19

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The possibility of changing the publication used for legal notices by McPherson County came up during Monday's McPherson County Commission meeting.This topic came up as Commissioners were going through approval of checks and claims, specifically related to a... Read More.

Laurel Cemetery in Haven Announces it will Become an Official Location for the 2024 National Wreaths Across America Day

Tuesday, May 28

The cemetery will join the more than 4,225 participating locations across the country to Remember, Honor and Teach on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 By Wreaths Across America HAVEN, Kan. — National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announced today that Laurel Cemetery in Haven, Kansas will be... Read More.

KWU Official Found Dead this Morning

Thursday, February 8

By Lucky Kidd SALINA, Kan. — Salina Police are investigating the death of the head of Kansas Wesleyan University's teacher education department.In a statement from KWU, Dr. Eileen St. John passed away in her office this morning. Emergency personnel responded to the campus about 7:45... Read More.

Official Ribbon Cutting for Tammy’s Salad Soups and More

Thursday, October 12

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Tammy Nestor, known to many throughout the county for her catering business Tammy’s Country Catering invited the community out to her recently opened restaurant Tammy’s Salad Soups and More at 1352 N Main Street in McPherson for an official... Read More.

Update: Decision for Official Newspaper of Reno County on Hold

Thursday, August 10

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A selection of an official newspaper for Reno County is on hold after the County Commission tabled final action during Wednesday's meeting.Two weeks ago the Commission agreed to designate the Rural Messenger, a Haven based-publication as the official... Read More.

Central Plains USD 112 Reject Proposal to Dissolve District, Official Totals Follow Vote Canvass Next Week

Tuesday, August 1

CENTRAL PLAINS, Kan. — By a two to one margin, voters in Central Plains USD 112 Tuesday rejected a proposal to dissolve the district.Unofficial vote totals from Ellsworth County Clerk Shelly Vopat indicated 1,179 votes were cast against the proposal to 587 in favor.... Read More.

Rural Messenger to Become Official Newspaper for Reno County

Thursday, July 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County Commissioners are making a change in the newspaper used for their official publications.After reviewing proposals submitted by the Hutchinson News, Ninnescah Valley News out of Pretty Prairie and the Haven-based newspaper, Rural Messenger, Commissioners voted 4-1 at the Reno... Read More.

2023 Official Dodge City Days Concert to Feature Chris Young

Wednesday, April 12

DODGE CITY, Kan. - United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks LLC, is excited to announce the official 2023 Dodge City Days Concert will be held Saturday, July 29th at 7:30 PM featuring Billboard Country Artist chart-topper CHRIS YOUNG and special guest, TENILLE ARTS!Multi-platinum global... Read More.

Kansas Now Has an Official State Land Fossil

Monday, April 10

TOPEKA, Kan. (KPR) – Kansas now has an official state land fossil. Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 3, a bipartisan measure that designates the Silvisaurus Condrayi as the official state land fossil.The Silvisaurus was a medium-sized, four-legged, armored plant-eater. Its fossilized remains were... Read More.