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Chamber Blue Survey Deadline Approaches, Submit by August 17th

Wednesday, August 16

By Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — If your business is interested in reviewing group insurance rates for the 2024 plan year of the Chamber Blue of Kansas health insurance option, the interest survey is now LIVE.The business must complete the... Read More.

BREAKING: KBI Announces Criminal Investigation Linked to Marion County Record to Proceed Independently

Wednesday, August 16

By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — Kansas Bureau of Investigation announced today the criminal investigation linked to the Marion County Record will proceed independently and without review or examination of any evidence seized from the paper and two homes by Marion Police under search warrants... Read More.

Hutchinson Reno County Emergency Communications Celebrating 40 Years

Wednesday, August 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson-Reno County Emergency Communications is inviting the community to celebrate the 40th year of being the 911 consolidated center for Reno County.They will be providing tours of the center and other activities for the day. They are still working the... Read More.

Hutchinson Zoo Looking for Input, Developing Strategic Master Plan

Wednesday, August 16

By the Hutchinson Zoo The Hutchinson Zoo is developing a new Strategic Master Plan that will guide the Zoo’s and Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo's mission, vision, activities, and improvements over the next 7-10 years. The Hutchinson Zoo hopes our new ideas will help every... Read More.

Dolly Parton Celebrates Statewide Imagination Library Program Expansion in Kansas

Wednesday, August 16

~Governor Kelly Proclaims August 14 ‘Imagination Library of Kansas Day’ in the State~~ By the Kansas Office of the Governor OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly welcomed iconic singer-songwriter and early childhood literacy advocate Dolly Parton to Kansas on Monday to celebrate the statewide expansion of her Imagination Library... Read More.

Middle of Everywhere Music Festival

Tuesday, August 15

HUMBOLDT, Kan. — Join Humboldt Kansas for the Middle of Everywhere Music Festival. Two locations in Humboldt will host a weekend of Blues and Roots music.FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 1st - Kicks off at 4pm. Pre-festival music starts uptown at participating businesses Friday night for Live... Read More.

Cosmosphere Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon 50th Anniversary Planetarium Show

Tuesday, August 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Tickets are still available for the Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon 50th Anniversary Planetarium Show at the Cosmosphere's Justice Planetarium on Aug. 18.The show offers views of the solar system and beyond, played out to 42 minutes of The... Read More.

Clue Auditions

Tuesday, August 15

By the McPherson Community Theatre McPHERSON, Kan. — Auditions for Clue are coming up on August 20th and 21st! Show dates for the Fall play will be October 19th-22nd. Sign up for auditions and find more information here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094DA9A62CA7FB6-clueEveryone ages 18 and up are... Read More.

NXTSTAGE Enterprise Engagement Series Applications Close August 18

Tuesday, August 15

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce NXTSTAGE Enterprise Engagement Series is a targeted program to activate a rich knowledge network and forge relationships between Kansas companies and established enterprises. This program aims to demystify the partnering process, to build customer pathways and accelerate innovation and... Read More.

Complete the Chamber Blue Interest Survey BEFORE the 18th

Tuesday, August 15

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce Did your company complete an Interest Survey last year and opt not to enroll in coverage? The McPherson Chamber of Commerce encourages you to take the survey again if you have less than 50 employees. One difference in this... Read More.

McPherson Fire Department Gets News Slide-In Wildland Fire Unit: City of McPherson Commission Meeting Aug. 15

Tuesday, August 15

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Fire department is getting a new slide-in wildland fire unit. The unit, which can be placed on a utility vehicle when the National Weather Service issues a fire weather alert, will replace a 30 year old unit... Read More.

McPherson Awarded Grant for 40 New Homes

Tuesday, August 15

By the City of McPherson McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson is excited to announce its successful application for an MIH-ARPA (Moderate Income Housing-American Rescue Plan Act) grant through the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation. McPherson’s successful proposal — submitted by Twinland II, LLC —... Read More.