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First Marion City Council Meeting Since Newspaper Raid, No Comment to be Made About Raid

Saturday, August 19

By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — The Marion City Council is meeting Monday afternoon, their first meeting since the Marion Police Department led a raid of the Marion County Record August 11th that had been condemned by media outlets and organizations nationally and internationally. Their meeting... Read More.

Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center Graduates 313th Basic Training Class

Friday, August 18

By Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (photo by Jeff Tuttle) Nineteen new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on Aug. 18, 2023 in a ceremony held in KLETC's Integrity Auditorium. KLETC Police Instructor Senior Rob McClarty was the class... Read More.

King Midas and the Muflers Exhibit Fundraiser

Friday, August 18

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Museum & Arts Foundation is currently raising funds to create an exhibit for McPherson rock and roll band, King Midas & the Muflers.According to the museum, the band has been billed as “Kansas’ Longest Performing Rock & Roll Band”,... Read More.

Labor Market Report July 2023

Friday, August 18

By Kansas Department of Labor IMPORTANT NOTE: This release includes nonfarm jobs and labor force estimates for July 2023, which are produced using data from two monthly surveys. Data for nonfarm job estimates is collected through a survey of employers while the main input for... Read More.

Suicide Prevention & Awareness Walk September 23

Thursday, August 17

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation will be hosting their annual Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk on September 23, 2023. The event will be taking place at Memorial Park in McPherson, between the hours of 9 a.m. and... Read More.

McPherson Citywide Spelling Bee Champions

Thursday, August 17

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — It took 10 words between the final two spellers to decide the adult spelling champion of McPherson Thursday night. The tenth word, hyperthyroidism was spelled correctly by Dinah Strange to win the McPherson Public Library's Adult Spelling Bee held... Read More.

September Orientation Class for Prospective Childcare Providers

Thursday, August 17

By Reno County Health DepartmentReno County, Kan. — The Reno County Health Department will be offering an orientation class for those interested in becoming a childcare provider. The class will be held at the Reno County Health Department back conference room on September 7,... Read More.

Community Wide Corn Hole Tournament and Tailgate

Thursday, August 17

INMAN, Kan. — Inman FFA and the Inman FFA Alumni & Friends will be hosting a community wide corn hole tournament and tailgate on Sunday, Aug. 27 at the Inman City Pasture.A $10/team entry fee will be due before the start of the tournament... Read More.

Bretz Injury Law announces the 4th Annual Reno County Veterans’ Memorial Poker Run

Thursday, August 17

By Stephen Brubaker, Bretz Injury Law HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Bretz Injury Law is excited to present the 4th Annual Reno County Veterans’ Memorial Poker Run happening in Hutchinson, KS., on Saturday, September 9th. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with engines starting at 10:30 a.m.. The... Read More.

Barton Community College Expands Welding Program to Offer Associate Degree

Thursday, August 17

By Joe Vinduska (bartonccc.edu) GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College is excited to announce the expansion of the welding program with the addition of an associate of applied science degree and a two-semester certificate, which will allow students to gain a more in-depth... Read More.

New Kansas Bicycle Map (2023-25) Now Available

Thursday, August 17

Information by Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — Whether you’re looking to cycle from one county to the next or across the entire state, the new 2023-2025 Kansas Bicycle Map has a lot to offer those planning a short trip or a long ride.“The revised... Read More.

Larned State Correctional Officer Arrested for Bringing Quantities of Methamphetamines Into Facility

Thursday, August 17

LARNED, Kan. — A correctional officer at Larned State Correctional Facility has been charged with bringing distribution quantities of methamphetamine into the facility.Jessie Smith II appeared in Pawnee County District Court this morning to be read formal charges: 1. Possession of 63.0 Grams of... Read More.