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Two Kansas Schools Recognized as National ESEA Distinguished Schools: Sterling Grade School, Overbrook Attendance Center
By the Kansas State Department of Education TOPEKA, Kan. — The National ESEA Distinguished Schools Program has recognized two Kansas schools for exceptional student achievement in 2024.Sterling Grade School, Sterling USD 376, was recognized for...
Evergy Participates in Utility Scam Awareness Week
By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy is proud to join United Utilities Against Scams to recognize today as Utility Scam Awareness Day, Wednesday, November 20.Scammers are becoming more deceptive thanks to technology. The Federal Trade...
Tabor College Students Take First in NATS Competition
By Brenna Eller HILLSBORO, Kan. — Three Tabor College students achieved first-place victories, and four others were named finalists in their divisions at the West Central NATS Competition held at Wichita State University Nov. 8-9, 2024.Betsy George...
Barton Community College to Present Holiday Concert; First Class of Hall of Fame to be Initiated
By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Barton Performing Arts Department invites the community to enjoy nostalgic, holiday-themed entertainment as well as the induction of the first members of the Fine and Performing Arts Hall...
Clint Black’s 35th Anniversary Tour Heads Dodge City in 2025
WITH OPENING ACT EMILY ANN ROBERTS
By United Wireless Arena and The Boot Hill Casino Conference Center DODGE CITY, Kan. — United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks, is excited to announce that country music legend, CLINT BLACK will be coming...
Lyons City Council Approves New City Administrator Contract with Troy Houtman
By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council has approved a contract with Troy Houtman to be the new City Administrator. Houtman, who assumed the position Tuesday brings 30 years of experience to the position, most recently...
Sterling College to Host Nick Sowers as Criminal Justice Keynote Speaker Tuesday, Nov. 19
By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — The Sterling College Criminal Justice program will host Nick Sowers, Rice County Sheriff-Elect, for its keynote lecture on Tuesday, November 19. The College will host Sowers at 7 p.m. in Heritage Hall in...
Iola’s 1370 AM KIOL Heard from North Finland
By Brenna Eller IVALO, North Fin. — Tuomo Vesala, a 59-year-old carpenter, recently reached out to Ad Astra Radio to confirm an audio recording he caught of 1370 AM at 7:00 a.m. (Central Standard Time) on Jan. 4, 2021.
Applications now open for Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
Program can help qualifying Evergy customers pay their bills
By Evergy, Inc. TOPEKA, Kan. — Starting today, Evergy Kansas customers who need financial assistance keeping their heat on this winter can apply for the 2025 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP).
Salvation Army of Hutchinson 2024 Red Kettle Kickoff Thursday, Nov. 21
By the Salvation Army of Hutchinson HUTCHISON, Kan. — The Salvation Army’s bells have returned to Reno County. Come and join The Salvation Army for their 2024 Red Kettle Kickoff on November 21 at Grasshopper Park! Enjoy free hot chocolate, cookies, and Christmas...
UPDATE: Findings of Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Salina
By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation SALINA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) completed its investigation into the July 24 officer-involved shooting resulting in the death of Jesse Wray, of Salina. KBI’s investigation included shooting reconstruction,...
