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Nooks & Crannies Floral Celebrates 30 Year Legacy, the Passing of the Torch

Thursday, September 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — It was a celebratory morning at Nooks & Crannies Floral as owners of nearly 30 years Susan Hawley and Linda Allen officially passed the torch (or stems) over to Tonya Robertson and Deseri Orlanzzini.Casey Justus, ambassador for the McPherson Chamber of... Read More.

High School Baseball to Require Double First Base Starting 2027

Tuesday, July 8

INDIANAPOLIS (NFHS.org) - Beginning with the 2027 season, a double first base will be required in high school baseball games to minimize the risk of collisions by runners and fielders.This rule revision was one of 10 proposed by the NFHS Baseball Rules Committee during... Read More.

City of Lyons’ Natural Gas Rates to Increase Starting in August, Council Discusses City’s Proposed 2026 Budget

Monday, July 7

LYONS, Kan. — Natural gas rates in Lyons will be going up starting in August. On a 4-1 vote, the Lyons City Council Monday approved an increase in the charge per 100 cubic feet of usage the city adds onto what it purchases natural... Read More.

Barton Music Students to Perform Fall Recitals Starting Nov. 6

Wednesday, October 16

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Barton Community College instrumental and vocal students will perform this fall in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel (Fine Arts Building). The performances range in a wide array of styles and genres and feature brass and woodwind instruments, violin, guitar, piano,... Read More.

Broadway RFD Presents the Whodunit, Musical Comedy “Curtains!” Starting July 19

Wednesday, July 17

By Broadway RFD LINDSBORG, Kan. — Broadway RFD, the not-for-profit organization and Kansas's longest running outdoor theatre is proud to present the whodunit, musical comedy "Curtains!" Starting this weekend, July 19-20 in Lindsborg, KS.It’s the brassy, bright, and promising year of 1959. Boston’s Colonial Theatre... Read More.

K-State Basketball: Purple Reign to Compete in $1 million TBT starting July 20

Wednesday, June 26

-- K-STATE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- MANHATTAN, Kan. (KStateSports.com) – Purple Reign – Kansas State's men's basketball alumni team – will once again compete in the $1 million, winner-take-all The Basketball Tournament (TBT) in the Wichita Regional, July 20-24, at Koch Arena.The No. 4 seed Purple Reign... Read More.

USD 350 Approves Two-Year Contract for Travis Callaway as St. John Jr/Sr High School Principal Starting in 2024-25 School Year

Tuesday, February 13

By St. John - Hudson Tigers USD 350 SAINT JOHN, Kan. — The USD 350 Board of Education has approved a two-year contract for Mr. Travis Callaway to perform the duties of principal for St. John Jr/Sr High School starting in the 2024-25 school year.Mr.... Read More.

Rcat Announces New Shopping Route Starting Sept. 5th

Tuesday, August 29

By Sandra Milburn, Reno County Communications Specialist RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County Area Transit (Rcat) announces a new Shopping Route that starts on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, and is available to designated housing facilities, allowing transportation specifically for grocery and other shopping. The Rcat... Read More.

University of Kansas Gateway District Coming to Life with Construction Starting in December

Wednesday, August 16

A Transformed David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium to Open in August 2025 LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) – The University of Kansas and Kansas Athletics on Tuesday announced the latest plans for the transformational Gateway District, which will feature a reimagined David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium,... Read More.

Lyons Pharmacy Distributing Free School Supplies, Starting July 31

Friday, July 28

LYONS, Kan. — Lyons Pharmacy will be distributing free school supplies, beginning Monday, July 31 for students attending Central and Park Elementary Schools in Lyons. On Monday, Pre-K and Kindergarten will be the first that will get supplies, then 1st and 2nd graders on Tuesday,... Read More.

U.S 50 Passing Lane Extension Work Starting Soon at Harvey/Marion Line

Thursday, June 22

MARION COUNTY, Kan. - A nearly $7.5 million project to extend passing lanes on U.S. 50 at the Harvey/Marion county line is expected to begin Monday, June 26.The Kansas Department of Transportation project is expected to be completed in June of 2024.The project will... Read More.

Davids, Estes and LaTurner Help Carry Debt-ceiling Bill, Leave Mann Alone in Opposition

Thursday, June 1

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA — Three of four Kansas members of the U.S. House voted to approve the debt-ceiling bill despite protesting provisions of the deal worked out by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.A bipartisan majority in the House passed... Read More.