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Kansas FFA Selects National Band and Chorus Members

Friday, August 22

This morning, the Kansas FFA Association announced the band and chorus members selected to perform throughout the National FFA Convention this fall. The Kansas FFA National Band & Chorus Members: Band:James Marquardt - Greeley County Maisy Mack - Eudora Kaitlyn Webb - Cheney Gage Billinger... Read More.

Larned State Correctional Facility Announces Kevin Pflughoeft as New Corrections Supervisor III

Thursday, April 3

LARNED, Kan. — Larned State Correctional Facility (LSCF) announced today on social media that Corrections Supervisor II Kevin Pflughoeft has been selected for the position of Corrections Supervisor III (Captain), effective April 13, 2025.According to LSCF, CSIII Pflughoeft started working at the Larned Juvenile... Read More.

Great Plains FCU Selects James Wileman as President & CEO

Wednesday, February 12

JOPLIN, MO — The Board of Directors of Great Plains Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that James Wileman has been officially appointed as President & CEO. Following an extensive national search led by DDJ Myers, an ALM First Company, the board selected... Read More.

Carl R. Ice College of Engineering Selects Ambassadors for 2025

Tuesday, February 11

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has selected 36 students for membership in the Engineering Ambassadors organization.Engineering Ambassadors are current engineering students chosen to promote the engineering profession and act as hosts for the college. Each ambassador... Read More.

John Mehl to Serve as 2025 Lyons City Council President and Other Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, January 21

LYONS, Kan. — John Mehl was selected by his fellow Lyons City Council members Tuesday to serve as Council president for 2025. The Council president presides over meetings in the absence of the Mayor, and if the mayor's position becomes vacant that person becomes... Read More.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas Selects Reno County Community Wellness Coalition to Return as a Pathways to a Healthy Kansas Community

Tuesday, January 21

TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 21, 2025) — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) announces it has selected the Reno County Community Wellness Coalition, along with 18 other communities as grantees for its third phase of the Pathways to a Healthy Kansas... Read More.

Kansas Main Street Selects Eight Rural Communities for New Housing Grant

Tuesday, June 18

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland today announced eight inaugural grant recipients of the Residential Opportunities on Main Street (ROOMS) program. A total of eight projects in Designated Kansas Main Street communities are receiving... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Selects Enrico Villegas as New City Manager

Thursday, April 11

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson is pleased to announce the selection of Enrico Villegas as the new City Manager, pending contract approval by the City Council at their meeting on April 16, 2024. Mr. Villegas brings a wealth of... Read More.

Sunflower Electric Power Corp. Selects Steve Epperson as President, CEO

Wednesday, February 28

By Sunflower Electric Power Corporation Hays, Kan. — The Sunflower Electric Power Corp. Board of Directors selected Steve Epperson as the company’s president and CEO, effective immediately. Headquartered in Hays, Kan., Sunflower has 413 employees serving a generation and transmission system extending across central and... Read More.

K-State Selects Locations for 2023-2024 Community Visits, Celebrates First Year of Success Across the State

Thursday, June 22

MANHATTAN, Kan. — K-State continues traveling the state. Kansas State University is gearing up for the second year of presidential community visits across Kansas. The regional community visit initiative focuses on the people of Kansas and their communities. K-State is visiting multiple communities... Read More.

Gov. Laura Kelly Selects DEA Administrator to Take Charge of Kansas Highway Patrol

Monday, June 12

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — A national search led Gov. Laura Kelly to nominate Friday a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration official to serve as superintendent of the Kansas Highway Patrol.Erik Smith, who is expected to begin KHP duties on an acting basis... Read More.

South Hutchinson Selects Jeff Schenk to be City Administrator

Friday, June 2

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The South Hutchinson City Council voted unanimously to hire Jeff Schenk to be the next city administrator at tonight’s special meeting.Schenk brings more than 15 years of public sector experience to the role, having most recently served as the interim... Read More.