News

MeadowLARK Grant Program Expands Apprenticeship Opportunities in Kansas

Wednesday, July 26

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — On July 24, Governor Laura Kelly announced that the Kansas Office of Apprenticeship launched the MeadowLARK — Leading Apprenticeship Results in Kansas — Initiative to expand the state’s Registered Apprenticeship opportunities further.“MeadowLARK is an important...

USD 308 Board of Education Receives Childcare Program Update; Approves Virtual School Handbook

Tuesday, July 25

By USD 308 Board of Education HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ashley Webster, Director of Head Start, gave an update to the board. This included information about Parents as Teachers, Pre-K classrooms, USD 308 child care center, Reno County Head Start, and Reno County Education...

Eden Quispe and Kammy Downs Showcase Artwork at Red Barn Studio

Tuesday, July 25

By the Red Barn Studio Museum LINDSBORG, Kan. — The

Five Exhibitions on Display through August 6 at Birger Sandzen

Tuesday, July 25

By Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery LINDSBORG, Kan. — Five exhibitions continue at the

USD 313 Looks Into Possible Home for Ad Astra Academies

Tuesday, July 25

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — A new option for a home for Buhler USD 313's Ad Astra Academies may be in the works.At a special noon meeting Tuesday, the USD 313 Board of Education authorized Superintendent Cindy Couchman...

Online Enrollment Now Available for Haven USD 312 Students

Tuesday, July 25

HAVEN, Kan. — USD 312 Superintendent Craig Idacavage announced the launch of the new online enrollment option for students at USD 312 Public Schools. This platform allows parents/guardians to enroll their child in the district from the comfort of their home, at...

Hydrant Flushing Happening this Week in Sterling

Tuesday, July 25

By the City of Sterling STERLING, Kan. — The City of Sterling will be flushing hydrants throughout this week. During this time you may experience discolored water, low water pressure and the presence of sediment out of your tap. The water is still...

Larned State Hospital Names Dr. Lindsey Dinkel as New Superintendent

Tuesday, July 25

By the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) Secretary Laura Howard announced on July 24 that Dr. Lindsey Dinkel has been appointed Superintendent at Larned State Hospital (LSH) effective August 20, 2023, when...

Great Bend Artist to Work on 2 Downtown McPherson Murals

Tuesday, July 25

McPHERSON, Kan. — A contract with Great Bend artist Melanie Ryan to do work on two of the downtown McPherson Murals was approved by the City Commission Tuesday. This work includes restoration and repair of the Maxwell Wildlife mural at Main and...

City of Great Bend Plans for SRCA Drag Strip

Tuesday, July 25

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend would like to make a few clarifying comments involving the process that the city is involved in pertaining to the Drag Strip. This is currently a legal matter,...

29th Annual Kids Ag Day: Cultivating Knowledge, Growing Futures

Tuesday, July 25

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Ag-Business Committee of the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the upcoming 29th Annual Kids Ag Day, scheduled for Wednesday, September 6th. This highly anticipated event...

New Taskforce Announced to Combat Fentanyl in Kansas

Tuesday, July 25

By Kansas Bureau of Investigation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), the Kansas Attorney General’s Office, the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP), and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced a new collaborative initiative to combat fentanyl in Kansas called the Joint Fentanyl...