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Salina Symphony Youth Choir Celebrates 10th Anniversary Season at April 27 Spring Concert

Monday, April 14

SALINA, Kan. — Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Salina Symphony Youth Choir at its Spring Concert Sunday, April 27, at 7 p.m. at University United Methodist Church.The choir will perform alongside special guest Thad Beach, a musician, songwriter, teaching artist, and performer known... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Adopt Countywide Burn Ban

Monday, April 14

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners have adopted a burn ban for the County.Emergency Management and Communications Director Emily Yates said county fire chiefs requested the ban Monday due to ongoing extremely dry and windy conditions that have created an extreme fire danger,... Read More.

Nickerson Man Killed in Sunday Motorcycle Crash

Monday, April 14

NICKERSON, Kan. — A Nickerson man was killed in a Sunday afternoon motorcycle crash northwest of Hutchinson. The Reno County Sheriff's Office said this morning deputies, along with Reno County EMS and Fire District 3 were called at 3:35 p.m. to just northwest of 56th... Read More.

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference Focuses on Entrepreneurship in Rural Kansas

Monday, April 14

MANHATTAN, Kan. — A first-in-Kansas conference dedicated to supporting rural entrepreneurship will bring together people from across the state this summer.The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference promotes small communities and highlights people, businesses and best practices for creating an entrepreneurial mindset. All... Read More.

Two Area Students Selected as KSHSAA 2025 True Blue Scholarship Winners

Sunday, April 13

TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) in partnership with the Capital Federal Foundation®, announced on Sunday the 34 students selected for the KSHSAA and Capital Federal 2025 True Blue ® Scholarship, a $2,000 scholarship made payable to a two-year... Read More.

Great Bend City Crews to Start Work at McKinley and 6th

Friday, April 11

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend recommends the community to be attentive as crews begin work in the area of McKinley and 6th. There will be work on a damaged area of asphalt on the outside lanes for Northbound traffic of... Read More.

Hesston College Athletic Department to Host Annual Lark Open May 31

Friday, April 11

HESSTON, Kan. — Hesston College will host the annual Lark Open on Saturday, May 31, at Hesston Golf Park. Check-in opens at 7:30 a.m. for the four-person scramble event with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. golfer’s green fees, cart, range balls, meal and two... Read More.

FHSU Raises $180,000 on 5th Annual Giving Day

Friday, April 11

HAYS, Kan. — Fort Hays State University’s 5th annual Giving Day is a wrap, and once again, the Tiger family showed up in a big way. Preliminary results show that nearly 1,000 gifts were made, totaling $180,000. This incredible show of support highlights the... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Releases $63,000 in April

Friday, April 11

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for April 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $63,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County Community Foundation... Read More.

Discover New Brews, Local Bites and Hidden Gems at Main Street HOPS for TECH April 25

Thursday, April 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Grab your friends for Main Street HOPS for TECH on April 25. Enjoy craft beers and hors d'oeuvres at downtown Hutchinson's local businesses. At each stop, there will also be TECH clients' artwork on display.Each ticket supports TECH and its mission to... Read More.

USD 308 Announces Kindergarten Meet & Greet for 2025-2026 School Year

Thursday, April 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Public Schools is delighted to announce its upcoming Kindergarten Meet and Greet events, designed for incoming kindergarten students and their families!There are two dates for the Kindergarten Meet & Greet events:Tuesday, April 22nd, from 6:00 to 7:00 pmo ... Read More.

144th Messiah Festival of the Arts in April

Thursday, April 10

LINDSBORG, Kan. — Celebrate the 144th Messiah Festival of the Arts with the Bethany Oratorio Society, Bethany College, and Lindsborg this Easter season.Since its founding in 1882, the Bethany Oratorio Society has performed Handel’s Messiah every year. This year marks the 144th... Read More.