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Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center Graduates 313th Basic Training Class

Friday, August 18

By Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (photo by Jeff Tuttle) Nineteen new law enforcement officers graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC) on Aug. 18, 2023 in a ceremony held in KLETC's Integrity Auditorium. KLETC Police Instructor...

Labor Market Report July 2023

Friday, August 18

By Kansas Department of Labor IMPORTANT NOTE: This release includes nonfarm jobs and labor force estimates for July 2023, which are produced using data from two monthly surveys. Data for nonfarm job estimates is collected through a survey of employers while the main input for...

Barton Community College Expands Welding Program to Offer Associate Degree

Thursday, August 17

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New Kansas Bicycle Map (2023-25) Now Available

Thursday, August 17

Information by Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — Whether you’re looking to cycle from one county to the next or across the entire state, the new 2023-2025 Kansas Bicycle Map has a lot to offer those planning a short trip or a long ride.“The revised...

Larned State Correctional Officer Arrested for Bringing Quantities of Methamphetamines Into Facility

Thursday, August 17

LARNED, Kan. — A correctional officer at Larned State Correctional Facility has been charged with bringing distribution quantities of methamphetamine into the facility.Jessie Smith II appeared in Pawnee County District Court this morning to be read formal charges: 1. Possession...

KCAIC Invites Creative Individuals to Join Kansas Touring Artist Roster

Thursday, August 17

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (KCAIC) announced it is accepting applications from artists to be listed on the Kansas Touring Artist Roster. Applicants can come from any artistic discipline including, but not limited to, music, theater, dance, visual...

Career Opportunities in Kansas Plentiful for Those Seeking Work

Thursday, August 17

By Kansas Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland invites jobseekers and employers to participate in this month’s Statewide Virtual Job Fair, hosted by KANSASWORKS, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 23.“In 2023 alone, more than 1,500 jobseekers...

Fort Larned Post Band Needing Volunteers

Thursday, August 17

By Fort Larned NHS LARNED, Kan. — It’s official, we’re getting the band back together. As some may remember, the Fort Larned Post Band was once an ongoing program enjoyed by both participants and listeners.In evaluating the resources currently available at Fort Larned, we realized...

Kansas Housing Resources Corporation Awards MIH Grants and Tax Credits

Wednesday, August 16

KANSAS — Kansas Housing Resources Corporation made award announcements on Aug. 11 for the 2023 Round 2 Moderate Income Housing, Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credit, and Moderate Income Housing-American Rescue Plan Act Award List. There were 20 projects from 19 Kansas...

Fort Larned Board Approves Purchase of Updated Science Curriculum for District

Wednesday, August 16

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — At the meeting on Monday, the Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education approved purchase of an updated science curriculum for the district, authorized letting out for bids the elementary school playground surface and for investment of...

USD 428 Approves Nearly $4.8 Mill for Construction of Pre-School and Administrative Offices

Wednesday, August 16

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend USD 428 Board of Education has approved a guaranteed maximum price of nearly 4.8 million dollars for renovations of the former CUNA Mutual Group Property in the 1800 block of 24th

Great Bend Man Arrested on Fentanyl Distribution Charges

Wednesday, August 16

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — A 35-year-old Great Bend man was arrested Tuesday evening on fentanyl distribution charges.The Barton County Sheriff's Office said Chet Whetham was taken into custody after deputies executed a search warrant at his residence...