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Governor Kelly Announces More than $930M in Highway Projects Added to IKE Development Pipeline

Thursday, March 7

By Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly and Kansas Transportation Secretary Calvin Reed today announced the addition of 17 highway modernization and expansion projects – a total investment of $932 million – to the Eisenhower Legacy Transportation Program’s (IKE) Development Pipeline.... Read More.

CMBS Set to Host 2024 Dinner & Mennonite Heritage Tour

Thursday, March 7

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, Kan. — Tabor College’s Center for Mennonite Brethren Studies (CMBS) will lead a Mennonite Heritage Tour on Saturday, April 20, and host its Annual Dinner on Sunday, April 21. The Mennonite Heritage Tour, set for 11:45 a.m.-5 p.m., is part of... Read More.

Kobach Sues TikTok

Thursday, March 7

By the Office of Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach TOPEKA, Kan. (March 6, 2024) – Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced his office has filed a lawsuit in Shawnee County District Court against social media company TikTok for misrepresenting its age-appropriateness in app... Read More.

4th Annual Barton County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Encourages 7th to 12th Grade Students to Think Big

Thursday, March 7

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton County's fourth annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge took place on Wednesday during the noon hour. This competition, brought to Barton County by Great Bend Economic Development and the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, was created... Read More.

Road Usage Charge Study Underway, Looking for Kansans to Participate

Wednesday, March 6

By the Kansas Department of Transportation The Kansas Department of Transportation announces the launch of a three-month pilot study exploring whether a pay-per-mile road usage charge (RUC) could potentially replace the current state fuel tax as a new way to fund roads and bridges. The... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Officially Commences Renovations for Crusader Corner Day Care and Ad Astra Academies

Wednesday, March 6

By Buhler USD 313 HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Tuesday, March 5th, Buhler USD 313, Simpson Construction Services, and Landmark Architects proudly announces the commencement of renovations for their future Crusader Corner Daycare and Ad Astra Academies facilities. This milestone project represents a significant step forward in... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $14M to Improve 37 Kansas Airports

Wednesday, March 6

By the Kansas Department of Transportation TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced yesterday, (March 5th) that 58 projects at 37 airports have been selected to receive $14.3 million through the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP).“Improvements made to our aviation infrastructure are vital to local... Read More.

Senator Moran Visits Barton Community College to Discuss Rural and Technical Education

Wednesday, March 6

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — US Senator Jerry Moran visited Barton Community College last week to address the challenges rural students face and how the College is providing opportunities to help overcome those obstacles.During a multi-stop visit to Barton... Read More.

KBI Arrests Phoenix Man Connected to 1982 Hutchinson Cold Case Homicide

Wednesday, March 6

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation RENO COUNTY, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arrested a Phoenix man connected to a cold case homicide that occurred in Hutchinson nearly 42 years ago. The suspect was arrested for his role in the 1982 murder... Read More.

Steel Skarecrow Announces Second Annual Benefit Concert

Tuesday, March 5

By Steel Skarecrow McPHERSON, Kan. — Steel Skarecrow is excited to announce the second annual benefit concert at the McPherson Opera House. The show is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2024, and will feature the great country artist Ricochet. All proceeds from the show will... Read More.

Great Bend Municipal Court to Dedicate Robert G. Suelter Courtroom

Tuesday, March 5

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend City Council and staff are delighted to extend a warm invitation to the public for the dedication ceremony of the Robert G. Suelter Courtroom at the Great Bend Municipal Court. The event... Read More.

USD 418 Assistant Superintendent Leaving

Tuesday, March 5

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 Assistant Superintendent Jamie Lewis has announced his resignation effective at the end of the 2023-24 school year. The resignation was announced Tuesday afternoon in a McPherson Public Schools Newsletter.Lewis, who is in his second year as... Read More.