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Great Bend City Crews to Start Work at McKinley and 6th

Friday, April 11

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend recommends the community to be attentive as crews begin work in the area of McKinley and 6th. There will be work on a damaged area of asphalt on the outside lanes for Northbound traffic of... Read More.

Hesston College Athletic Department to Host Annual Lark Open May 31

Friday, April 11

HESSTON, Kan. — Hesston College will host the annual Lark Open on Saturday, May 31, at Hesston Golf Park. Check-in opens at 7:30 a.m. for the four-person scramble event with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. golfer’s green fees, cart, range balls, meal and two... Read More.

FHSU Raises $180,000 on 5th Annual Giving Day

Friday, April 11

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University’s 5th annual Giving Day is a wrap, and once again, the Tiger family showed up in a big way. Preliminary results show that nearly 1,000 gifts were made, totaling $180,000. This incredible show of support highlights the... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Releases $63,000 in April

Friday, April 11

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for April 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $63,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County Community Foundation... Read More.

Discover New Brews, Local Bites and Hidden Gems at Main Street HOPS for TECH April 25

Thursday, April 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grab your friends for Main Street HOPS for TECH on April 25. Enjoy craft beers and hors d'oeuvres at downtown Hutchinson's local businesses. At each stop, there will also be TECH clients' artwork on display.Each ticket supports TECH and its mission to... Read More.

USD 308 Announces Kindergarten Meet & Greet for 2025-2026 School Year

Thursday, April 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Public Schools is delighted to announce its upcoming Kindergarten Meet and Greet events, designed for incoming kindergarten students and their families!There are two dates for the Kindergarten Meet & Greet events:Tuesday, April 22nd, from 6:00 to 7:00 pmo ... Read More.

144th Messiah Festival of the Arts in April

Thursday, April 10

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Celebrate the 144th Messiah Festival of the Arts with the Bethany Oratorio Society, Bethany College, and Lindsborg this Easter season.Since its founding in 1882, the Bethany Oratorio Society has performed Handel’s Messiah every year. This year marks the 144th... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces Over $8.1M for Rural Road Safety Improvements

Thursday, April 10

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday 11 rural roadway projects will receive a total of $8.1 million in federal funds through the Kansas Department of Transportation’s High Risk Rural Roads (HRRR) Program. “Made possible through the IKE Transportation Program, these projects address much... Read More.

Three Arrested in Hoisington Drug Bust Wednesday

Thursday, April 10

HOISINGTON, Kan. — Three people are in custody after Barton County Sheriff's Deputies executed search warrants late Wednesday afternoon at two locations in Hoisington connected with a drug investigation that's been in progress for several weeks.During execution of a warrant in the 300 block... Read More.

Schmidt Helps House Pass Bill to Limit Judicial Overreach

Thursday, April 10

WASHINGTON, DC (April 9, 2025) — Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) released the following statement after the House today passed the No Rogue Rulings Act (NORRA), which he cosponsored.This week, Congressman Schmidt spoke on the House floor in support of NORRA.“Nationwide injunctions are designed... Read More.

Senate Passes Amendment to Prohibit VA Senior Executives from Using PACT Act Funds for Self-Enrichment

Thursday, April 10

Legislation responds to 2023 report on improper payments to VA executives WASHINTON D.C. — This week, the U.S. Senate passed an amendment introduced by U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs – that included language to prohibit PACT... Read More.

Rep. Mann Votes to Deliver President Trump’s Agenda

Thursday, April 10

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) voted to advance H. Con. Res. 14, which sets revenue and spending targets for fiscal years 2026 through 2036 and instructs committees in the U.S. House of Representatives to draft legislation to meet those... Read More.