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Great Bend Economic Development Celebrates Five Years of Growth Under Sara Arnberger’s Leadership; Begins Search for New President

Wednesday, June 25

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Board of Directors of Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) announces the upcoming departure of President Sara Arnberger, who will be stepping down in mid-July after five years of leadership.During her tenure, Arnberger led GBED through an extraordinary period of... Read More.

12-Year-Old Boy’s Body Recovered After Train Tragedy in Neosho River

Sunday, June 22

The body of a 12-year-old Erie boy who was struck by a train as he and another person were walking on a bridge over the Neosho River Wednesday has been found. Neosho County Sheriff Greg Taylor said he was notified during the noon hour... Read More.

Search for Missing Erie Boy Suspended

Sunday, June 22

NEOSHO COUNTY, Kan. — The search for a 12-year-old Erie boy who, along with another teen, was struck by a train as they were running across a Union Pacific Railroad Bridge over the Neosho River south of Erie last Wednesday has been suspended.Neosho County... Read More.

Smoky Valley USD 400 Launches Search for New Superintendent

Wednesday, February 19

LINDSBORG, Kan. — The process of hiring a new Superintendent of Schools for Smoky Valley USD 400 has begun.Current Superintendent Heath Hogan is leaving to become the Superintendent of Salina USD 305, which was announced Monday.As part of the process, USD 400 is asking... Read More.

Heartfelt Condolences as Search for Missing Reno County Man Concludes

Tuesday, December 24

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The search for a missing Reno County man has sadly come to an end. The body of 80-year-old Gary Foster was found today near his home at Peace and Red Rock Roads between Abbyville and Arlington.The Reno... Read More.

Update on SILVER ALERT Search for Reno County Man

Sunday, December 22

RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Gary Foster has not yet been located. Reno County Sheriff's Office asks that residents of the western region of Reno County check any and all buildings, cars, barns, and places anyone would go to take shelter. Also hunters and/or anyone else... Read More.

SILVER ALERT: Active Search Ongoing for Reno County Man

Friday, December 20

*Updates from the Reno County Sheriff's OfficeRENO COUNTY, Kan. (Dec. 20, 2024) — An update from Captain Shawn McClay of the Reno County Sheriff's Office shared the SILVER ALERT for Gary Foster is still active. Dog teams from the Kansas Search and Rescue Dog... Read More.

Identity Theft Suspect Search Causes Brief Lockdown at Moundridge High School

Thursday, October 24

By Lucky Kidd MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Moundridge High School was briefly placed in a "shelter-in-place" protocol Thursday as law enforcement was searching for a suspect in connection with an identity theft case.Moundridge Police were contracted Oct.17 by Mid Kansas Credit Union regarding a potentially fraudulent... Read More.

Allen Community College Launches Presidential Search

Wednesday, September 4

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — Allen Community College Board of Trustees Chair Becky Nilges has announced on behalf of the board the start of the search process for the next President of Allen CC.The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) has been selected to... Read More.

Lyons City Council Discusses City Administrator Search Timeline, City Staff Turnovers Addressed

Tuesday, August 6

Lyons City Council Meeting 8/5/24 Highlights By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — Prior to a discussion on timelines related to the search for a new City Administrator Monday night, three citizens addressed the Lyons City Council on the extremely high turnover of city staff in recent... Read More.

TECH Progresses in CEO Search: Final Candidates Selected

Tuesday, July 2

By TECH, Inc. HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The TECH Board of Directors is pleased to inform the communities of Reno County that significant progress has been made in our search for a new Chief Executive Officer. The search committee has diligently reviewed numerous candidates and has... Read More.

Bethany College Announces Selection of Presidential Search Committee Members

Friday, May 3

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. (APR. 27, 2024) — Following a comprehensive selection process, the Bethany College Board of Directors announces members of the Presidential Search Committee appointed during their board meeting on April 26, 2024. The committee composition aligns with board by-laws, showcasing diverse... Read More.