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Bethany College Welcomes Two Distinguished Alumni, Dr. Alexis Gallardo Foreman and Rev. Floyd Thompkins, to its Board of Directors

Wednesday, August 9

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN. — Bethany College announced on Aug. 8, the addition of two distinguished alumni, Dr. Alexis Gallardo Foreman, and Rev. Floyd Thompkins to its esteemed Board of Directors. Both Dr. Gallardo Foreman and Rev. Thompkins bring a wealth of expertise and... Read More.

Great Bend High School Student Utilizes Barton to Get a Jumpstart on College

Wednesday, August 9

By Maggie Harris GREAT BEND, Kan. — Elle Hutchinson’s dream of being one of the youngest practicing lawyers in Kansas is one step closer to becoming a reality after completing her associate degree at Barton Community College as well as her high school diploma this... Read More.

Sterling College Welcomes New Faculty

Wednesday, August 9

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College welcomed seven new faculty members to campus for the fall semester. Classes begin on Wednesday, August 16.“We are proud to welcome these full-time faculty and clinical instructors to the Sterling College family, and we are looking forward... Read More.

Labor Day warning – Drive sober or get pulled over

Wednesday, August 9

“If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. Drive High, Get a DUI” By Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA – Summer may be coming to an end, but there’s no end in sight to law enforcement’s crackdown on impaired driving. This Labor Day holiday, the Kansas... Read More.

Red Cross: Donation Shortfall May Impact Blood Supply

Wednesday, August 9

$10 E-Gift Card for Donors in August By American Red Cross KANSAS — The American Red Cross has seen a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations in the first two months of the summer, which makes it hard to keep hospital shelves stocked with lifesaving blood... Read More.

Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Ness County

Tuesday, August 8

By the Kansas Bureau of InvestigationNESS COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday morning outside a residence in Ransom, Kansas. The Ness County Sheriff’s Office requested the KBI investigate the shooting on Aug. 8, just... Read More.

15-Year-Old Kansas Boy Killed After Pickup Crashes into Bridge Rail

Tuesday, August 8

COUNCIL GROVE, Kan. (KAKE) — A 15-year-old Kansas boy died over the weekend after the pickup truck he was driving crashed into a bridge rail. KAKE TV reports that Kolter Litke, of Council Grove, was taken to a local hospital where... Read More.

When is Starbucks Opening?

Tuesday, August 8

McPherson City Commission Meeting Highlights By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan — It's one of the more asked questions on social media in McPherson. Building Inspector Ryan Rank told McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday the opening of Starbucks is getting close. An inspection of their new building on... Read More.

City of McPherson Not Doing City-Wide Pickup, Instead Notes Significant Community Volunteer Efforts Since Saturday Storm

Tuesday, August 8

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Unlike some communities around the area, the City of McPherson will not be doing a city-wide limb pickup from Saturday night's wind storm.Mayor Tom Brown talked about this during this morning's City Commission Meeting, and said that city-wide limb... Read More.

Fairway Police Officer Dies from Injuries After Being Shot While Responding to Car Theft

Tuesday, August 8

MISSION, Kan. (FOX NEWS / KCTV) — A Kansas police officer who was shot over the weekend while responding to a suspected car theft has died from his injuries. The Fairway Police Department announced Monday that 29-year-old officer Jonah Oswald died after he was... Read More.

Kansas State University President Diagnosed with Throat and Tongue Cancer

Tuesday, August 8

MANHATTAN, Kan. — In a letter addressing the K-State community today, Kansas State University President Richard Linton shared the difficult news that this past week he was diagnosed with throat and tongue cancer. This will require Linton to pursue daily treatments in Kansas... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Deployed to Colorado

Tuesday, August 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department started receiving requests for assistance from Idaho, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Colorado yesterday as wildfires were blowing up throughout the south and western United States.Hutchinson’s wildfire team ended up on an assignment in Pagosa Springs, Colo., and... Read More.