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Kwik Shop Robbery in Nickerson, Detectives Looking for Leads

By Lucky Kidd  NICKERSON, Kan. — Reno County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating an overnight robbery at the Kwik Shop in Nickerson. The robbery was reported just before 1 a.m., with a suspect reported to be armed with a pistol took money from...

Build a Hobbit Door and More

GREAT BEND, Kan.  — Adults will have the chance to get crafty with the Great Bend Public Library's latest adult craft...Hobbit Doors, which will be wreaths you can hang up on much larger human doors or walls. These whimsical decorations are awesome,...

Teen Cafe Monthly on the 3rd Friday

GREAT BEND, Kan.  — Baristas from Great Bend’s new Starbucks will be at the Great Bend Public Library for a teen-exclusive coffee tasting on Sept. 15. to teach community members how to pair pastries with their favorite caffeinated beverage. At the event, those joining...

Larned Fall Frenzy Sept. 14

By Larned Area Chamber of Commerce   LARNED, Kan.  — Do you need a great excuse to shop and stroll in downtown Larned? Join the Larned Chamber of Commerce's participating Businesses for FALL FRENZY on Sept. 14th, 2023, from 4:30-7:00 p.m.! Spend your...

Sept. 11 Dillons Dollar Day at the State Fair

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One of the most popular days at the fair is here...Dillons dollar day! Either get into the fair for free with your Dillons Plus Card or for $1 per person.If you...

2023 State Fair Performers Acknowledge Kansans’ Support During Concerts

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grammy nominated multi-platinum rock band NEEDTOBREATHE started off the Kansas State Fair at the Nex-Tech Grandstands on Friday night and ended their concert with a long-lasting encore involving the crowd.Lead singer, Bear Rinehart shared memories of how the band...

Great Start for the 2023 Kansas State Fair

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan.  — The 2023 Kansas State Fair is off to a good start. Fair Board members were told Sunday just over 35,000 people went through the gates Saturday, with close to 5,000 attending the Carly...

K-State Reimagines Educational Access, Opportunity in Bold New Strategic Plan

By K-State News & Communications Services MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University is leaning into its land-grant heritage and mission with today's launch of its Next-Gen K-State strategic plan.Built from input from more than 10,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and other university stakeholders —...