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Grace Hoge of Salina Promoted to State Press Secretary

Monday, June 10

TOPEKA, Kan. — Salina native Grace Hoge has been promoted to State Press Secretary.Hoge has been serving in the Kelly Administration as Communications Coordinator for the past 10 months.“Throughout her time in my administration, Grace has proven to...

Rise Up Reno Presents Annual Putting For Prevention Golf Tournament June 21

Monday, June 10

By Rise Up Reno HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Rise Up Reno will hold the annual Putting For Prevention Golf Tournament on June 21, 2024 The two-person scramble will be held at Crazy Horse Golf Course. This...

SUN Meals Program Offers Free Meals and Snacks to Kids of All Ages During the Summer

Monday, June 10

KANSAS - During the summer, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering a SUN Meals program to teens and children (ages 18 and under) at no cost. Through the program, children have the opportunity to get meals and snacks during the...

KDOT Announces Approved May Bids

Monday, June 10

By Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS (June 6, 2024) - The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place May 22, 2024, in Topeka. Some of the bids may...

Popular Walk Kansas Program Sets Sights on 25th year

Monday, June 10

By Pat Melgares,Walk Kansas program, Sharolyn Jackson already has her sights set on...

Governor Kelly Announces 12 Rural Communities and Organizations to Receive Funding for Mural and Public Art Projects

Monday, June 10

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (June 7, 2024) – Governor Laura Kelly announced that 12 communities and organizations will receive a combined $78,800 to allow 20 new murals and public art projects to revive public spaces...

Flood Warnings Posted for Neosho River from Iola Area Downstream

Sunday, June 9

By Lucky Kidd SOUTHEAST, Kan. — Flood warnings have been posted for the Neosho River from the Iola area downstream. At Iola the Neosho is forecast to rise above the 15 feet...

Heavy Rain and Wind Causes Flooding, Power Outages

Sunday, June 9

By Lucky Kidd Late Saturday night storms brought high winds, heavy rain and flooding to parts of Kansas Saturday night into early Sunday morning. Wind gusts between 60-70 miles an hour were reported across many areas of southwest into...

Leading Kansas Internet Provider IdeaTek Celebrates 25 Years

Saturday, June 8

By IdeaTek BUHLER, Kan. — In 1999, a high school senior project in Buhler, Kansas, took root.Over the past 25 years, it has transformed into IdeaTek, the leading fiber internet service provider in Kansas.This year marks IdeaTek's 25th anniversary,...

Hay Bale Fire Friday Night Near Turon

Saturday, June 8

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A hay bale fire that started Friday night at Turon Feedlot is expected to continue burning for several days. Reno County Fire Administrator Travis Vogt said the fire was reported about 9:30...

Former Hutch Mayor Out of State Broadband Director Position

Saturday, June 8

By Lucky KiddThe head of Kansas' Broadband Development program is out. Jade Piros de Carvalho, a former Hutchinson Mayor and City Council member, has confirmed in a social media post made Thursday she was terminated from...

Help Beat The Heat

Friday, June 7

By the Salvation Army HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Exciting news! Westlake Ace Hardware is back with its annual Fan Drive, supporting The Salvation Army. While stocking up on hardware supplies this spring, you can donate by rounding up your purchase...