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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 […]
Perks Coffee Shop returns with new services in Great Bend
The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce hosted a celebratory ribbon cutting event for the reopening of Perks Coffee Shop, located at 1216 Main Street, on Thursday, May 9. The event marked a significant milestone for the community as Perks Coffee Shop showcased its new management. The ribbon cutting ceremony was...
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...
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.
Expert offers tips for watering your yard during drought
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW)-Even with rain in the forecast for Mother’s Day, there are still parts of Kansas in drought conditions. Water conservation advice is given because of this and Wichita remains in stage one of drought. Right now Kansas is either abnormally dry or at severe drought levels according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. While many are watering their lawns with the summer heat on the way, it’s important to keep an eye on how you’re watering.
Hundreds of millions of birds will make the Midwest the migration capital of the U.S. this weekend
Rising spring temperatures and weather conditions will likely push hundreds of millions of birds northward this weekend — and bird lovers in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and Iowa will get a front-row seat. A mind-boggling variety of warblers, cuckoos, flycatchers, orioles, buntings and other travelers will largely fly under the...
Gift Card Raffle benefitting United Way of Central Kansas
From the United Way of Central Kansas... The Give Local, Support Local Gift Card Raffle for United Way of Central Kansas is back again this year with a few changes including more opportunities to win. For just $10 per ticket or $50 for a bundle of six, purchasers will have...
Kansas Sports Betting Handle Increased By $50M In March
The Kansas Lottery reported a sports betting handle of $252.9 million in March, nearly a $50 million increase from February’s $203 million earnings. The “handle” is the total amount of money wagered by bettors. It was the third-highest handle in any calendar month in the state’s history,...
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