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Be Alert: Road Construction on I-135 Near Moundridge

Tuesday, March 21

MCPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. – On Monday, March 27, the Kansas Department of Transportation will begin work to replace the pavement on I-135 in McPherson County near Moundridge. During construction, median crossovers will be used, and traffic will run head-to-head during pavement...

Report: Half of Kansas Rural Hospitals At Risk of Closing

Tuesday, March 21

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Jayhawks Take Down Tigers in Postseason Border Showdown

Tuesday, March 21

By KUAthletics.com LAWRENCE, Kan. – The Kansas Jayhawks led wire-to-wire Monday night at Allen Fieldhouse and throttled Missouri 75-47 in the second round of the WNIT.The Jayhawks, who led by at least 14 points the entire second half, saw all five starters score...

U.S. 54 Projects in Kingman County to Begin Soon

Monday, March 20

KINGMAN, Kan. - Work will start soon on two related pavement patching and pavement marking projects on U.S. 54 in Kingman County.The Kansas Department of Transportation projects will be on the same portion of U.S. 54: from the Pratt County line east to the...

Rice County Job Fair is Friday and Saturday in Lyons

Monday, March 20

LYONS, Kan. - The second annual Rice County Job Fair takes place this Friday and Saturday at Celebration Center in Lyons.High school and college students have been invited to attend a student’s-only session on Friday from 1:30 until 3 p.m., with a public session...

Area Teens Represented on 2023 Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Council

Monday, March 20

LINDSBORG, Kan. – Emma Littich, a Lindsborg native and a freshman at Kansas State University, has been elected president of the Kansas 4-H Youth Leadership Council.Littich, who is majoring in elementary education with a minor in leadership studies, first became involved in 4-H at...

American Legion Benefit brings Pink Flamingo Flocks to Lawns of Rice County Residents

Monday, March 20

STERLING, Kan. – The flock is coming. Large flocks of pink flamingos will soon be landing on the lawns of unsuspecting residents in Rice County.A benefit hosted by American Legion Post 128 in Sterling; your yard could be in their flight path. Support the...

Team Registration Open for McPherson Chamber Classic Golf Tournament

Monday, March 20

MCPHERSON, Kan. - What should you expect at the Chamber Classic “Putt’n on the Ritz” Golf Tournament? It may sound pretty snazzy, but this dazzling day of easy-going, unconventional golf is not a tuxedo event. You won’t need mulligans, or upscale equipment as your team navigates around the...

Renowned Rock Band NEEDTOBREATHE to Play at Kansas State Fair

Monday, March 20

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grammy-nominated multi-platinum band NEEDTOBREATHE will play at the Kansas State Fair, Friday, Sept. 8.This dynamic rock group has generated over one billion streams, topped several Billboard Radio, Album and Sales Charts and have sold-out arenas and amphitheaters all over the world....

Kansas Governor Vetoes Legislation Banning Transgender Athletes from School Sports

Saturday, March 18

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Hutch Chamber Announces Hiring Event

Saturday, March 18

Hutchinson, Kan. – Due to requests from members who are interested in reaching out to the recently laid off workers in our community, the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a new hiring event opportunity. The Chamber has made two conference...