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Groundbreaking Ceremony Scheduled for Great Bend Innovation Center

Thursday, November 21

By Lee Ann June, Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Economic Development team is thrilled to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated IGNITE Innovation Center, set for Thursday, December 12th, at...

Sen. Moran Delivers Remarks During Disaster Relief Appropriations Hearing

Wednesday, November 20

Moran: “This is as dire a circumstance that I have seen in trying to save rural America” By the Office of U.S. Senator Jerry Moran WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) delivered remarks during the Senate Committee...

Senator Marshall Calls for CDC to Clarify Season Flu Shot Does Not Protect Against Bird Flu

Wednesday, November 20

By the Office of U.S. Senator Roger Marshall WASHINTON, DC. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. is pushing back against misleading recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) promoting seasonal flu shots as offering sufficient protection from...

Kansas has Potential to be More than Green. It Could be Greenhouse Gas Negative, Report Says

Wednesday, November 20

By Pat Melgares,MANHATTAN, Kan. — A Kansas State University professor who is a lead author of a just-released national report on...

Rep. Mann Addresses America’s Mandate, Outlook for 119th Congress

Wednesday, November 20

By the Office of United State Congressman Tracey Mann WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for the first time since Americans delivered an Election Day mandate by electing...

Evergy Participates in Utility Scam Awareness Week

Wednesday, November 20

By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Evergy is proud to join United Utilities Against Scams to recognize today as Utility Scam Awareness Day, Wednesday, November 20.Scammers are becoming more deceptive thanks to technology. The Federal Trade...

Barton Community College to Present Holiday Concert; First Class of Hall of Fame to be Initiated

Wednesday, November 20

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Barton Performing Arts Department invites the community to enjoy nostalgic, holiday-themed entertainment as well as the induction of the first members of the Fine and Performing Arts Hall...

City of Great Bend Lead and Copper Mailings Coming Out Soon

Tuesday, November 19

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Environmental Protection Agency in conjunction with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has required that a mailing be sent out to individuals that have marked lead, galvanized...

Barton County Commissioners Approve Funding for 2025 Facade Improvement Project

Tuesday, November 19

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — The Barton County Commission Tuesday approved funding for the third round of a Facade improvement Program it started in 2021. For the 2025 program the cities of Claflin, Ellinwood, Great Bend and...

Clint Black’s 35th Anniversary Tour Heads Dodge City in 2025

Tuesday, November 19

WITH OPENING ACT EMILY ANN ROBERTS By United Wireless Arena and The Boot Hill Casino Conference Center DODGE CITY, Kan. — United Wireless Arena, managed by VenuWorks, is excited to announce that country music legend, CLINT BLACK will be coming...

Applications now open for Kansas Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Monday, November 18

Program can help qualifying Evergy customers pay their bills By Evergy, Inc. TOPEKA, Kan. — Starting today, Evergy Kansas customers who need financial assistance keeping their heat on this winter can apply for the 2025 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP).

“All Out Fall Mixer” Brings Together Emerging Leaders and Launches New FUEL Barton County Membership Model

Friday, November 15

By Megan Barfield, FUEL Barton County President/CEO GREAT BEND, Kan. — FUEL Barton County’s "All Out Fall Mixer" was a resounding success, drawing an impressive crowd of young professionals and emerging leaders from across the community. Hosted at the...