Kansas Prisoners Injured in Bus Crash on Way to Russell Stover Job
By Sherman Smith,
Author: Brenna Eller
Kansas Housing Resources Corporation Awards MIH Grants and Tax Credits
KANSAS — Kansas Housing Resources Corporation made award announcements on Aug. 11 for the 2023 Round 2 Moderate Income Housing, Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credit, and Moderate Income Housing-American Rescue Plan Act Award List. There were 20 projects from 19 Kansas...
Fort Larned Board Approves Purchase of Updated Science Curriculum for District
By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — At the meeting on Monday, the Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education approved purchase of an updated science curriculum for the district, authorized letting out for bids the elementary school playground surface and for investment of...
USD 428 Approves Nearly $4.8 Mill for Construction of Pre-School and Administrative Offices
By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend USD 428 Board of Education has approved a guaranteed maximum price of nearly 4.8 million dollars for renovations of the former CUNA Mutual Group Property in the 1800 block of 24th
Great Bend Man Arrested on Fentanyl Distribution Charges
By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — A 35-year-old Great Bend man was arrested Tuesday evening on fentanyl distribution charges.The Barton County Sheriff's Office said Chet Whetham was taken into custody after deputies executed a search warrant at his residence...
Barton County Commissioners Approve 2024 Budget with Reduced Property Tax Levy
By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved a 2024 budget that calls for a just over 4.2 mill reduction in the property tax levy from 2023's levy. The 2024 levy of 37.146 mills will also be just below...
Women of the Southern Colonies Program by Jason Lindstrom of Barton Community College
By the Barton County Historical Society GREAT BEND, Kan. — Jason Lindstrom, history professor, will present in the Ray Schulz Memorial Library on Monday, August 28th. Professor Lindstrom’s program will elaborate on the experiences of women in the Southern colonies of the United States, and...
Chamber Blue Survey Deadline Approaches, Submit by August 17th
By Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — If your business is interested in reviewing group insurance rates for the 2024 plan year of the Chamber Blue of Kansas health insurance option, the interest survey is now
BREAKING: KBI Announces Criminal Investigation Linked to Marion County Record to Proceed Independently
By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — Kansas Bureau of Investigation announced today the criminal investigation linked to the Marion County Record will proceed independently and without review or examination of any evidence seized from the...
Hutchinson Reno County Emergency Communications Celebrating 40 Years
HUTCHINSON, Kan. —
Hutchinson Zoo Looking for Input, Developing Strategic Master Plan
By the Hutchinson Zoo The Hutchinson Zoo is developing a new Strategic Master Plan that will guide the Zoo’s and Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo's mission, vision, activities, and improvements over the next 7-10 years. The Hutchinson Zoo hopes our new ideas will help every...
Surge Keep Winning Streak Alive in Series Opener
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