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Newton Approves Next Steps for 71-Home Addition

Monday, July 31

Rundown by the City of Newton Public Information Office (this does not represent official Commission minutes) NEWTON, Kan. — The Newton City Commission Meeting began at 7 p.m. on July 25, 2023, and the City Commission first set a public hearing for Sept....

Have You Paid Your 2022 Real Estate Taxes?

Monday, July 31

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County has provided a

Heartland Tri-State Bank Seized and Determined Insolvent, Now Acquired by Dream First Bank

Friday, July 28

ELKHART, Kan. — An Elkhart, Kansas bank, Heartland Tri-State Bank, with two branches in south central Kansas including one in Arlington, has been seized by state banking regulators.The Office of the State Bank Commissioner seized Heartland Tri-State Bank Friday after...

ReUse It Center Donates $4,500 for the Month of July

Friday, July 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — The ReUse It Center, located at 120 S US Highway 81 Bypass in McPherson was able to donate a total of $4,500 for the month of July."When you shop in...

Like the Sizzling Temperatures, Gas Prices Climb Higher

Friday, July 28

By Andrew Gross & Devin Gladden,

Reduced-Price and Free School Meals Available

Friday, July 28

By Ann Bush,

Stafford County Drug 4th Annual School Supply Giveaway

Friday, July 28

St. JOHN, Kan. — Stafford County Drug in St. John will be having their fourth annual supply giveaway for elementary students in Stafford County.For Stafford students, Stafford County Drug will be distributing supplies starting Tuesday, Aug. 1 through Friday...

Lyons Pharmacy Distributing Free School Supplies, Starting July 31

Friday, July 28

LYONS, Kan. — Lyons Pharmacy will be distributing free school supplies, beginning Monday, July 31 for students attending Central and Park Elementary Schools in Lyons. On Monday, Pre-K and Kindergarten will be the first that will get supplies, then 1st and...

Kingman EMS Receives $8,000 Donation From Invenergy

Friday, July 28

KINGMAN, Kan. — Kingman EMS gave thanks to

BPU Employee of the Month for July: Jeff Clark

Friday, July 28

By the McPherson Board of Public Utilities McPHERSON, Kan. —The McPherson Board of Public Utilities delivers some of the lowest-cost and most reliable power and water in the State. However, the BPU wouldn’t be able to do what it does as well as it does...

Kingman EMS and Rescue Chief Bieghler Named Recipient of 2023 Donald E. White Educator of the Year Award

Friday, July 28

KINGMAN, Kan. — Kingman EMS and Rescue Chief Zach Bieghler will be named the recipient of the 2023 Donald E. White Educator of the Year Award from the Kansas Emergency Medical Service Association at this year's Kansas EMS Association banquet on Aug...

KDWP Offering Special Hunting Access this Fall Through Free Draw

Friday, July 28

By Kansas Department of Wildlife and ParksPRATT, Kan. — Exclusive access to land not normally open to hunting and above average success rates... Sound like an expensive hunting lease? Well, it’s not. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ Special Hunts program provides...