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Home for the Holidays Parade & After Parade Events Cancelled

Saturday, November 25

By Christina Hayes, City of Great Bend CVB Director GREAT BEND, Kan. — Today’s Parade Events and After Parade Events have been CANCELLED! We will not reschedule because of the surrounding communities festivals that happen for the next two weekends. Due to the weather and... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces New Standard License Plate Design, Replacement of Embossed Plates

Wednesday, November 22

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today revealed a new license plate design that will be seen on Kansas roadways beginning in spring 2024. The new design is part of the state’s phased approach to replacing current embossed... Read More.

Family Community Theatre Set to Bring Holiday Classic, White Christmas to the Stage

Wednesday, November 22

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Family Community Theater is excited to present Irving Berlin’s White Christmas. Since its first production of this well-known musical in 2013, the Family Community Theatre has applied for the rights to do the show multiple times without success. However, persistence... Read More.

Revised Boil Water Advisory Issued for Saline Co. Rural Water District #2, Saline County

Tuesday, November 21

By The Kansas Department of Health and Environment SALINE COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Saline County Rural Water District No. 2 public water supply system located in Saline County.Customers should observe... Read More.

Fair Board Delays Race Track Decision to January

Tuesday, November 21

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair Board has delayed a final decision on the fate of the Fairgrounds race track until their January 9th meeting. During a special meeting Tuesday evening with an audience that overflowed the Administration Building board room,... Read More.

Barton County Woman Sentenced to Life in Prison for Arson Murder of Teresa Dutton

Tuesday, November 21

By the Office of Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach TOPEKA, Kan. — A Barton County court sentenced Lyndsay Nichole George to life in prison on Nov. 16, 2023, as announced by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach.On Oct. 8, 2021, officers and firefighters responded to a... Read More.

KBI Releases Amended 2022 Statewide Crime Statistics

Tuesday, November 21

By The Kansas Bureau of Investigation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) released an amended 2022 Kansas Crime Index Report on Nov. 16. The report compiles crime statistics reported to the KBI by state and local law enforcement agencies throughout Kansas.Violent crime... Read More.

Commission Approves Ordinance Authorizing Issuance up to $17M in Industrial Revenue Bonds for Candlewood Suites Project

Tuesday, November 21

Nov. 21 McPherson City Commission Meeting Highlights By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved an ordinance authorizing issuance of up to $17 million in Industrial Revenue Bonds for the Candlewood Suites project at US 56 and I-135 which opened Tuesday. Commissioners... Read More.

Shop Small Saturday (& All Season Long)

Tuesday, November 21

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Small businesses are the heartbeat of our community, the spine of our economy, and the spirit of our towns. Choose to keep your dollars local by shopping small this holiday season.Saturday, Nov. 25 is Small Business... Read More.

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Hires Chief Executive Officer

Tuesday, November 21

By Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) is pleased to announce that Benjamin Anderson has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System, where he is responsible for the management, direction, and coordination of all... Read More.

State Library of Kansas Announces Statewide Art Contest for Bookmark Designs

Tuesday, November 21

By the State Library of Kansas TOPEKA, Kan. — The State Library of Kansas announced today a statewide art contest, which will be featured alongside the Kansas Notable Books and Kansas Great Reads selection, celebrating outstanding works that showcase the diverse talent and creativity of... Read More.

Lyons City Council Members Hear Updates on Buildings Impacted by Collapse Nov. 12

Tuesday, November 21

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — Lyons City Council members heard updates on where things are currently at on the collapse of the back part of the buildings at 105 and 107 West Main Nov. 12 at Monday's Council meeting.Mayor Dustin Schultz praised the work of... Read More.