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Celebrating Fifteen Years of Maurices in Great Bend

Friday, June 13

Great Bend, Kan. — Congratulations to Maurices for celebrating 15 years at their current location! On June 14th, Maurices, a leading women’s fashion brand, celebrated 15 years of success and continued growth at their current location on 10th St. Maurices, was founded on the... Read More.

City of Lyons Shown Study of Possible Increases in Water and Wastewater Charges Over Next Five Years, Other Highlights from June 2 Council Meeting

Tuesday, June 3

LYONS, Kan. — Lyons residents could be facing significant increases in water and wastewater charges over the next five years. A study presented to the City Council Monday gave an overview of what increases may be in store over the next five years.The study... Read More.

KU Basketball Assistant Coach Hall of Famer Norm Roberts Announces Retirement After 37 Years

Monday, May 5

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) - Kansas men's basketball assistant coach Norm Roberts, a member of the Assistant Coaches Hall of Fame, announced his retirement Monday following 14 seasons at Kansas and 37 years in the basketball coaching ranks.In his time at Kansas, the Jayhawks won... Read More.

Barton’s Onugha Named to NJCAA All-America List, Third Lady Cougar in Five years Landing National Distinction

Thursday, April 10

GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - Vivian Onugha of the Barton Community College women's basketball team has been named as a 3rd Team Division I All-America recipient announced today by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).Onugha becomes the tenth in program history and third in... Read More.

Human Remains Found Near Garnett in 1973 Positively Identified; Providing Answers to Family After 52 Years

Tuesday, April 8

TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office have positively identified human remains that were found near Garnett, Kansas in April of 1973, providing answers to a family after 52 years.On April 18, 1973, the decomposing remains... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Approve $65K to Support New Well for Rural District 2, County Recognizes Employees for Years of Service

Tuesday, March 11

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners have approved providing Rural Water District 2 $65,000 in support of building a new well for the district that serves several subdivisions north of Great Bend including Bissell's Point and a number of other entities.The district has... Read More.

Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station Celebrates 40 Years of Nuclear Energy, Providing Reliable Power

Tuesday, March 11

Plant will continue to operate at least 20 more years BURLINGTON, Kan. — Today, Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station celebrates 40 years of providing reliable energy to Kansas and the region.The plant, which received its original operating license on March 11, 1985, will continue operations... Read More.

McPherson College Recognizes Employees for Years of Service

Monday, March 10

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson College community celebrated 18 employees and trustees for their years of service with a reception, dinner, and awards program at the McPherson Community Building on March 6, 2025. The annual recognition night celebrated the work of faculty, staff, and... Read More.

Celebrate 25 Years of Walk Kansas

Thursday, March 6

Dust off those walking shoes and join the fun and challenge of Walk Kansas, running March 30th -May 24th! This is a team-based program that will inspire you to lead a healthier life by being more active, making better nutrition choices, and learning positive... Read More.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson to Host “The Greatest Celebration” Honoring 35 Years of Impact

Monday, March 3

The Greatest Celebration: 35 Years of Impact, Inspiration, and Unforgettable Entertainment HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson is pulling out all the stops for The Greatest Celebration on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the 1861 Club. This one-night-only event honors 35... Read More.

Sleep Shoppe & Furniture Gallery Transitions to Online-Only Presence After 45 Years of Service in Hutchinson

Tuesday, February 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Feb. 18, 2025) — After 45 years of serving the community, Sleep Shoppe & Furniture Gallery has made the difficult decision to close its physical storefront at 11 N. Main and transition to an online-only presence.The store’s physical location officially closed Feb... Read More.

KHP Reports 245 Motorists Assisted, 1 Non-DUI Related Fatal Crash Over New Year’s Holiday

Thursday, January 2

The Kansas Highway Patrol 2025-01 Patrol shared the New Year’s Holiday Activity reports. The reporting period for the holiday ran from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025.On Dec. 31, 2024, at 4:00 a.m., Kansas Highway... Read More.