Kansas School District Switches to Four-Day School Week
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Another Kansas school district is making the switch to a four-day school week.
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Sunflower Summer Launches with 100 Venues, Special Events and Camping
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSDE) - Since 2021, the educational program has provided summer enrichment learning opportunities to 164,318 Kansas students, and 110,744 adults.An educational program that promotes learning and family engagement during the summer by allowing Kansas families free access to museums, zoos, historic landmarks,...
Free Meals Available to Kansas Kids Through Summer
UNDATED (KNS) — Children across Kansas can get free meals over the summer through an annual program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Last summer, the program served 2.2 million meals at more than 500 schools, churches and other locations across the state.Cheryl...
Midsummer’s Festival in Lindsborg is Saturday, June 17
LINDSBORG, Kan. – Celebrated in Lindsborg, Kansas on Saturday, June 17,
K-State Program Tops $500K in Funding for Healthy Food Access in Kansas
By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension MANHATTAN, Kan. – Officials with a Kansas State University program that helps to increase access to affordable and healthy food in Kansas say they hit an impressive milestone in 2022.
Memorial Day Services Planned for Monday in Reno County
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The public is invited to attend Memorial Day Services planned for Monday, May 29th.The annual Reno County Veterans Memorial Ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. at the Reno County Veterans Memorial in South Hutchinson. The ceremony will include the National...
Load Rating Forces Closure of Pennington Rd Bridge
RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Reno County Public Works Dept. has announced that Pennington Road, between Nickerson Boulevard and 43rd Avenue, will be closed to all through traffic beginning Friday, May 26, 2023.The road will remain closed until further notice. KDOT Local Bridge Load Rating...
Veterans Banners Return to Downtown Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Veterans Honor Banners project hosted by the Vieyra Honors Foundation (VHF) with support from the Chamber and the City of Hutchinson will be back in Downtown Hutchinson this fall. Banners will be on sale from May 27, 2023 thru July...
Remains of World War II Soldier to be Buried in Southeast Kansas
INDEPENDENCE, Kan. (KPR) — The remains of a U.S. soldier killed during World War II will be interred June 2, at Mount Hope Cemetery, Independence, Kansas. Graveside services for Army Air Force...
Cosmosphere to Celebrate Sally’s Night
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Friday, June 16, the Cosmosphere will celebrate Sally’s Night from 5 to 7 p.m. This event marks the 40th anniversary of Sally Ride becoming the first American woman in space. As part of the celebration, Cosmosphere curator Shannon Whetzel will...
Hutchinson Fire Department to Host Grand Opening for New Fire Station 1
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson Fire Department announced this week that the new Fire Station 1, 2222 North Main Street, will soon be in operation. Local contractor, Wiens and Company, has completed the majority of the construction of the new 5.3-million-dollar fire station. They...
Salt City Splash to Delay Opening Due to Mechanical Issues
HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Salt City Splash will have a delayed opening due to mechanical issues at the 23-year-old aquatic center. The Splash was scheduled to open on Saturday, May 27 for the 2023 season; however, will now open on Saturday, June 3.The Summer 2023...
