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Lyons Among 14 Communities to Receive Funding for the Creation of New Murals

Friday, June 2

By KansasCommerce.gov TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced 14 communities will receive funding through the Office of Rural Prosperity’s Rural Mural and Public Art grant program. The $76,071 in grants awarded will allow communities to create 38 new murals and public art projects that...

Salvation Army’s Donut Day Contest a Success, Brings in Almost $7k

Friday, June 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – In celebration of National Donut Day Friday, the Hutchinson Salvation Army held a donut eating contest at their Thrift Store at B and Main Friday Morning. The event raised $6,555.By consuming 11 ¼ donuts in five minutes, Jared Heinen from Prairieland...

Marshall, Moran Outline Clash of Perspective on Federal Debt-limit Bill

Friday, June 2

By Tim Carpenter,

South Hutchinson Selects Jeff Schenk to be City Administrator

Friday, June 2

SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The South Hutchinson City Council voted unanimously to hire Jeff Schenk to be the next city administrator at tonight’s special meeting.Schenk brings more than 15 years of public sector experience to the role, having most recently served as the interim...

Salt City Splash to Delay Opening to Sunday, June 4

Friday, June 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Salt City Splash delayed opening to Saturday, June 3 due to mechanical issues at the aquatic center. While the mechanical issues have been fixed, one more day is needed to insure the safety of patrons. The Splash will open for the...

National Donut Day: Salvation Army to Celebrate with Donut Eating Contest

Thursday, June 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Salvation Army in Hutchinson is once again hosting a Donut Day Donut Eating Contest on National Donut Day. Stop by the Salvation Army Family Store, 200 S. Main St. on Friday, June 2nd, to cheer on and vote for your...

KDOC Seeks Help Identifying Slow Internet Spots

Thursday, June 1

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - The Kansas Department of Commerce is asking residents to help identify where internet speed improvements are most needed. Feedback from the survey will help the agency decide how to allocate funding for broadband development.The state government created an internet speed...

Summit in Topeka Addresses Food Insecurity

Thursday, June 1

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Advocates for low-income Kansans say pandemic food-assistance policies reduced food insecurity, and they would like to see those programs extended. Various anti-poverty advocacy groups met at the Hunger Action Summit in Topeka to discuss how to tackle the problem of...

Davids, Estes and LaTurner Help Carry Debt-ceiling Bill, Leave Mann Alone in Opposition

Thursday, June 1

By Tim Carpenter,

U.S. House Approves Debt Limit Package, Sending it to Senate Days Before Default Deadline

Thursday, June 1

By Jennifer Shutt,

Work to Begin June 1st for K96 and Street Improvements in Great Bend

Thursday, June 1

GREAT BEND, Kan. - Venture Corporation will begin working on K 96 and the street improvement projects on or about June 5th. These projects will be worked on simultaneously.The project will encompass K96, from 10th street to the city limits. K96 will be reduced to one...

Funding Needed For ‘Baby Box’ At McPherson Fire Department

Thursday, June 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson Fire Department is looking for funding to install a newborn safety device. This project comes in response to the recent introduction of Kansas House Bill 2024. The bill, currently under revision, will allow for the legal abandonment of a...