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Temporary Traffic Signals to be Installed at 20th & Main and 23rd & Main to Prepare for Kansas State Fair

Tuesday, August 27

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Temporary traffic signals are set to be installed at 20th & Main and 23rd & Main by Aug. 30, 2024, in preparation for the upcoming Kansas State Fair. According to a statement from the City of Hutchinson, the temporary traffic... Read More.

McPherson High School Hires Five-Time State Champ Daryl Hoelting as New Head Softball Coach

Friday, August 23

McPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson High School announced earlier this week the new hire of Daryl Hoelting, who will take the position as their new head softball coach.Hoelting heads to McPherson following 24 years of experience coaching high school softball and multiple years at the college... Read More.

Southwind Extension Senior Horticulture Judging Team Takes 1st Place in State Competition

Friday, August 23

Submitted by Casey Diver The Southwind Extension District Horticulture Judging team consisting of Abigail Meiwes (Iola), Jewel Endicott (Uniontown), Hailey Shadden (Uniontown) and Seth Shadden (Uniontown) attended the State 4-H Horticulture Judging Contest, Saturday, Aug. 10 at Kansas State University. The team placed 1st out... Read More.

Kansas State Fair Introduces New App to Enhance Fair Experience

Tuesday, August 20

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Spend less time planning and more time enjoying the Fair this year with the new Kansas State Fair app!Everything you need is right at your fingertips, from ticket purchases, information, maps around the fairgrounds, food/shopping Finder tools, show itineraries,... Read More.

Prepare your Ticket Purchase for the 2024 Kansas State Fair

Monday, August 5

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. — You may be planning your trip for the Kansas State Fair with it being right around the corner. The Kansas State Fair has sent out a reminder that Etix is its only verified seller for tickets.Read More.

Big 12 Officially Welcomes Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah into Conference

Friday, August 2

-- BIG 12 SPORTS RELEASE -- IRVING, TEXAS (Big12Sports.com) - Today, the Big 12 Conference officially welcomes Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah. Below, please find quotes from Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark, as well as quotes from leadership and student-athlete alumni of each program... Read More.

Bugner-Smith Wins State Fair Golden Ticket Giveaway

Tuesday, July 30

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair on Monday, July 29 announced the recipient of the State Fair's first-ever Fairified Golden Ticket contest. Julie Bugner Smith, of rural Barton County (Pawnee Rock), received the call last week that hers was the winning entry... Read More.

Legendary Pizza Ranch Guest Re-Completes Sunflower State in Quest to Visit All Locations

Tuesday, July 23

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Jason Halkias, an Iowa man who has become known as the Legendary Pizza Ranch Guest across the United States visited the Pizza Ranch in McPherson on Monday, July 22 on an important mission to visit all 224 locations. "I'm up... Read More.

Kansas Arts Commission Funds Creative Projects Across State

Tuesday, July 23

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland today announced $1,295,450 has been awarded to 108 recipients in the latest round of Kansas Arts Commission (KAC) grant funding. The funds will support museums, arts education,... Read More.

July 25th State & National Candidate Forums

Friday, July 19

By the Great Bend Chamber of CommercePrimary Election Candidates Contested Races (August 6, 2024) - County ClerkBev SchmeidlerAlicia (Schartz) Straub- County Register of DeedsGlennda FrenchSusan Williams- City Council - 1st WardLindsey Krom-CravenGary W. Parr- Ellinwood Hospital... Read More.

United Kansas Party Files Lawsuits to Challenge State Law Forbidding Multi-Party Nominations

Monday, July 15

State law since 1901 blocks candidates from accepting cluster of party endorsements By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (JULY 12, 2024 ) — The newly formed United Kansas Party and eight individuals collaborated to file a pair of lawsuits in an attempt to overturn... Read More.

MCCF Announces State Tax Credits Available when Supporting Cradle to Crayons

Friday, June 21

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Commerce has recently awarded multiple non-profit organizations throughout the state Community Service Program (CSP) Tax Credits. McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) shared that Cradle to Crayons of Moundridge has received $166,600 in... Read More.