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Barton Theatre Holding Auditions for Fall Play “Puffs”

By Joe VinduskaThe Barton Community College Theatre Department will hold auditions for its fall production of the wizard-inspired play “Puffs” Aug. 21-22 from 7-9 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building, room F-164. All roles and technical positions will be cast.

Kansas to Develop Strategy to Expand Apprenticeships for Youths

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced yesterday (on July 31) that Kansas has been selected to participate in the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) Policy Academy to Advance Youth Apprenticeship. Through the Policy Academy, Kansas will develop...

Childcare Licensing, Serving Reno and Harvey Counties

By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County seeks to ensure safe and healthy childcare facilities in Reno and Harvey Counties. The county assists providers with education, resources and referral, code compliance and regulation navigation. Reno County works...

City of McPherson Approves Incentive Program for Water Park Employees

Highlights from the City of McPherson Commission Meeting Aug. 1 By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — On Aug. 1, the McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved a 2023-24 agreement with USD 418 for school crossing guards and crossing guard supervisor. Under the...

U.S. 281 Resurfacing in Stafford County to Begin

By Kansas Department of Transportation  STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — Work will start soon on a U.S. 281 resurfacing project in Stafford County. The Kansas Department of Transportation project – a surface recycle and chip seal -- will be on U.S. 281 from...

Hutchinson Fire Department Raises $89,643.05 During Area School Drive

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — In just three days the Hutchinson Fire Department’s (HFD) 2023 School Supply Drive raised $89,643.05 for the children of Reno County.In just its sixth year, donations surpassed the 2022 drive total by a...

7th Annual Veterans Awareness Expo

Information provided by Patty Gnefkow (President/CEO of Vet-To-Vet Support Command)   WICHITA, Kan. — The 7th Annual Veterans Awareness Expo will be on Aug. 5 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., and is a...

KDOT Approved Bids for July Highway Construction and Maintenance Projects

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place July 19, 2023, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that...

Kansas State Fair Looking for Models by Aug. 15

By the Kansas State FairHUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is looking for models of all kinds to help tell a story for the 2023 Kansas State Fair in photos and videos Sept. 8-17 in Hutchinson. No previous modeling experience...