Four New License Plates Coming Soon, Depicting Kansas Wildlife
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Four new Kansas license plates are coming soon. The plates will help fund conservation efforts for wildlife and fish at state parks.
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Chinese Company Plans to Build Manufacturing Facility in Northeast Kansas
JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. (KCUR) — A Chinese company has unveiled plans to build a facility in northeast Kansas. The company says the new manufacturing plant will create more than 100 jobs. Cnano Technology says it will invest nearly $100 million in a new facility...
Kansas Will Need More Health Care Workers as Population Ages
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KNS) — Older Kansans are going to need more health care services as their population continues to grow. One healthcare expert recently told state lawmakers that Kansas is not prepared. A third of people over 65 are expected to need long-term...
5,000 Counterfeit Oxycodone Pills Seized in Southeast Kansas, Two People Arrested
PITTSBURG, Kan. (KPR) — Two people have been arrested and 5,000 counterfeit oxycodone pills have been seized in southeast Kansas. According to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, authorities executed a search warrant late Thursday morning in Pittsburg, where they confiscated the pills, a large...
Landmark Hotel to be Restored, Pending Grant and Historic Tax Credit
By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, KAN. — The Landmark Hotel, located on the corner of 5th and Main Street has recently been purchased by Michael and Laura Meyer Dick of Hutchinson. The two closed on the purchase of...
Moundridge City Administrator of Eight Years Stepping Down
Information provided by the City of Moundridge MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. —The City of Moundridge announced on Friday, Aug. 4, that the City Administrator, Murray McGee will be stepping down on Sept. 1. McGee has been City Administrator for a total...
McPherson Fire Department Receives Sufficient Donations to Purchase Baby Box
McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire Department announced Friday it has received sufficient donations to purchase a Baby Box, which provides a last resort option for a parent or legal guardian to legally surrender an infant anonymously.A bill...
First Responders’ Night Aug. 10
McPHERSON, Kan. — It's almost here! The McPherson Fire Department, McPherson Police Department and McPherson EMS are hosting their First Responders' Night on Aug. 10 this year. Again, there will be bounce houses, face painting, food, helicopters, and emergency vehicles on display. First responders...
Update on State Fair Race Track Removal Discussion
By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Discussions on the future of the race track at the Kansas State Fairground may be in the offing. The State Fair Board's executive committee met Thursday to discuss the racetrack, a plan for its removal having...
August Proclaimed National Shooting Sports Month
By Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks SHAWNEE, Kan. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation has once again announced that August is National Shooting Sports Month, and celebrating the passion millions of Americans have for target shooting is Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department...
Registration Open for Counting KIDS Workshops Led by Laurel Murdie
By the Kansas State Department of Education KANSAS — Registration is open for the annual Counting KIDS Workshops led by Laurel Murdie, director of the Kansas State Department of Education’s Fiscal Auditing team.Make plans to attend one of the in-person sessions conducted at 11 locations...
Jake Gill Performing at Back to School Bash
Sponsored by Hopp's Sound and Sno Shack McPHERSON, Kan. — Throughout the last four and half years, Jake Gill has raised awareness for non-profit organizations around the US and around the world. Gill is excited to be bringing his performance to the community and families...
