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Spirit AeroSystems Workers May Go on Strike

Wednesday, June 21

WICHITA, Kan. (KMUW/KNS) — Nearly 8,000 workers at Spirit AeroSystems could go on strike this week, based on the results of a contract vote. Workers will vote on Spirit’s final contract offer Wednesday, three days before their current contract expires. They haven’t had a... Read More.

Lyons City Council Hears Update on Planned World’s Largest Salt Shaker

Wednesday, June 21

LYONS, Kan. – The Lyons Council Tuesday heard an update from Community Development Coordinator Alicia Hommon and Rice County Community Foundation executive director Karly Frederick on the project that will bring the world's largest salt shaker to Lyons. Hommon and Frederick said that they... Read More.

McPherson Police Chief Completes Mini-MPA Program

Wednesday, June 21

MCPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson Police Chief Mikel Golden was honored during Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting for completion of the Mini-MPA program offered by Wichita State University's Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs. The Mini-MPA program is a 16-week intensive professional development series for people... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Awards the Zarah with Loft Grant and Introduces New Incentive Program

Wednesday, June 21

GREAT BEND, Kan. – Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) recently announced the selection of the next recipient of the Loft Grant, a program aimed at revitalizing the upper levels in Great Bend’s downtown area. The award presentation will take place during a Press Conference... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Tables Proposed Plat Approval for Every Substation on North Lorraine

Wednesday, June 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday tabled final plat approval for the Kingpin Subdivision located along North Lorraine that would combine four lots on a 7.8-acre site north of 21st Ave into one. Evergy has proposed placing a substation on the site, which... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Approves Change in Fireworks Regulations

Wednesday, June 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson City Council Tuesday approved a change to the city's fireworks regulations, allowing for fireworks discharging more than six feet into the air to be sold and used within the city limits. Bottle Rockets, per state law, and lantern-type fireworks... Read More.

McPherson’s LaFrance Fire Truck to be Reunited with Twin, Traveling to Independence, Mo. for Saturday Fire Fest

Wednesday, June 21

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The City of McPherson's 1928 American LaFrance fire truck is being reunited this weekend with a twin. The truck, which was restored through private donations, will travel to Independence, Missouri on Saturday for Fire Fest being put on by the Independence... Read More.

Day 3, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Wednesday, June 21

By Julia Debes, Kansas Wheat KANSAS – This is day 3 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Combines are kicking into gear across... Read More.

UPDATE: Investigation of Letters with Suspicious White Powder

Wednesday, June 21

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) announced that the investigation into around 100 suspicious letters sent to legislators and public officials has now expanded beyond Kansas, so the FBI will now be the agency leading the investigation.The KBI will continue to... Read More.

Inaugural Chalk the Town Event Scheduled July 1st and 2nd in Hutchinson

Wednesday, June 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Downtown Hutch and the City of Hutchinson present the 2023 Chalk the Town in partnership with artist and Hutchinson teacher, Kara Vaughn. The event is inspired by the overwhelming response to Kara’s viral video. TikTok’s documenting her chalk art have attracted... Read More.

HutchCC Receives Arconic Foundation Grant

Wednesday, June 21

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) has been selected as the recipient of a $25,000 grant from the Arconic Foundation. The investment has allowed HutchCC to expand its Automation Engineering Technology (AET) labs.”Arconic’s support of our AET program is greatly appreciated,” said Dr.... Read More.

Bikeshare Coming to Lindsborg

Tuesday, June 20

LINDSBORG, Kan. - The city recently announced a partnership with the Occupational Center of Central Kansas (OCCK) to bring Lindsborg Bikeshare to the community this June. The program will promote community health and well-being, active transportation, bike tourism, and Swedish heritage–all goals within the City’s... Read More.