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Great Bend Municipal Court to Dedicate Robert G. Suelter Courtroom

Tuesday, March 5

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend City Council and staff are delighted to extend a warm invitation to the public for the dedication ceremony of the Robert G. Suelter Courtroom at the Great Bend...

Vets Park Lighting Project Starts Monday, March 4th

Friday, March 1

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. —The City of Great Bend would like citizens to know Veteran’s Park Lighting work will begin Monday, March 4, 2024, and will last the entire week.During...

The Public is Invited to the 4th Annual Barton County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge on March 6th

Friday, March 1

By Great Bend Economic Development GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton County's fourth annual Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge is live on Wednesday, March 6th at noon at the Great Bend Events Center, 3111 10th Street....

Commercial Solar Facility Set for Dodge City

Wednesday, February 28

Kansas Digest: Range and forage education programs planned; hemp apprenticeships offered By Jennifer M. Latzke,

Sunflower Electric Power Corp. Selects Steve Epperson as President, CEO

Wednesday, February 28

By Sunflower Electric Power Corporation Hays, Kan. — The Sunflower Electric Power Corp. Board of Directors selected Steve Epperson as the company’s president and CEO, effective immediately. Headquartered in Hays, Kan., Sunflower has...

Special Education Shortfall is Shortchanging Kansas Districts and Kids

Tuesday, February 27

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Country Music Icons Wynonna Judd and Kimberly Perry Will Perform at the 2024 Kansas State Fair on Friday, September 6

Monday, February 26

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Get ready for a night of country music magic as the Kansas State Fair proudly presents two legendary performers, Wynonna Judd with Kimberly Perry. The event is scheduled for Friday, September...

Barton Community College Students and Parents Invited to Learn Scholarship Tips and Tricks at Virtual or In-Person Workshop

Friday, February 23

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Not only does the Barton Foundation award hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to Barton students each year, but it also aims to help students succeed in all...

Commerce Grants Available for Rural Mural and Public Art Projects

Friday, February 23

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced a total of $75,000 is available for a new round of Rural Mural and Public Art program funding. The program helps rural communities design engaging...

Patrol Participates in Seat Belt Enforcement Near Area Schools

Friday, February 23

By the Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — The Kansas Highway Patrol will join other law enforcement agencies from Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma in partnership with the Seat Belts are For Everyone (SAFE) program for a two-week seat belt enforcement...

Great Bend Economic Development Launches CO.STARTERS Program for Entrepreneurs

Tuesday, February 20

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. (GBED) will soon offer CO.STARTERS Core, a ten-session, cohort-based program that equips entrepreneurs of all kinds with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to...

Feb. 20: Deadline to Register for Presidential Preference Primary and Other Important Election Dates

Monday, February 19

PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — Only registered Democratic and Republican parties will receive a ballot to participate in the PPP Election. If you are UNAFFILIATED, then you may declare a party at any time through the close of polls on election day to...