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Red Lobster locations close, bidding starts at $1
KANSAS (KSNT) – On Monday, Red Lobster announced more than 50 locations nationwide would close as the company reduces its footprint. The starting price for the restaurants? $1. 27 News contacted auction company TAGeX Brands for more information about the auctions. The locations are being sold in their entirety with the auction winners receiving all […]
Through tradition and trade, tribe in rural Kansas works to reclaim its food sovereignty
IOWA TRIBE OF KANSAS AND NEBRASKA RESERVATION, Kansas — For those who live on the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska’s reservation in the rural northeast corner of Kansas, access to healthy food can be a challenge, to put it mildly. The closest grocery store is about a...
New management, Hoisington pool ready for opening day
The submission deadline for pool forms with the City of Hoisington was May 1. The forms allow Hoisington citizens access to the pool all summer without getting charged each time they go. With residents allowed four guest passes as well, Hoisington City Manager Jonathan Mitchell said more than 3,000 names were submitted.
Free lunch and grand opening for Great Bend’s ninja course
Free lunch, giveaways and a ninja course…May 30 is shaping out to be a whale of a day. The Great Bend Recreation Commission announced a grand opening for their newest features at the My Backyard Playground will begin at 11:45 a.m. on May 30. Great Bend Rec Executive Director...
Cosmosphere Offers All-Access Mission Pass for Sunflower Summer
The Cosmosphere is proud to announce its participation in the 2024 Kansas Tourism Sunflower Summer program, which offers an enhanced experience for Kansas families this year. From May 25 to Aug. 11, Kansas families with school-aged children participating in Sunflower Summer will receive free admission to everything the Cosmosphere. has...
IGNITE the Night in Ellinwood on Friday
From Great Bend Economic Development... The IGNITE Rural Business Competition, organized by Great Bend Economic Development, continues to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit in Barton County, providing a platform for local businesses to thrive and innovate. Designed to empower emerging ventures, IGNITE has been a catalyst for transformation, exemplified by the recent success of 10-39 Cafe in Ellinwood. Through the competition, 10-39 Cafe's owners honed their business plan, received mentorship, and navigated through rounds of eliminations to reach the live finals of the 2023 event. Their hard work paid off as they clinched 2nd place, earning a $30,000 grant, and secured the People's Choice award, adding an extra $5,000 to their prize money.
Local Museum Is Participating in 2024 Kansas Tourism Sunflower Summer Progam
The Gordon Parks Museum is a Venue for the Kansas Sunflower Summer Program. Fort Scott, Kan. – The Gordon Parks Museum is proud to announce its participation in the 2024 Kansas Tourism Sunflower Summer program. The Gordon Parks Museum Celebrates the life and work of Gordon Parks, internationally known photographer, filmmaker, writer and musician.
Board of Education at Brown V. Board National Park site to share history & highlight 70th anniversary
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Kansas State Board of Education highlighted the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown V. Board of Education case with the “Celebrating the Past/Shaping the Future” program. The event was at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15 at Brown V. Board National Park, 1515...
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