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Innovative transportation program project recipients announced
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly has announced the recipients of the annual transportation innovation funding program, awarding a total of $4,511,595.00 to 20 projects across the state.

Wheat ambassador connecting dots between Kansas fields, Kenyan refugee camps
BY TIM CARPENTERKansas Reflector Sunflower state’s farmers depend on symbiotic relationships with global markets TOPEKA — Justin Gilpin visited a remote, windswept camp in northern… Login to continue reading Login…

Zoo welcomes pair of trumpeter swan cygnets
On May 29, Lee Richardson Zoo’s trumpeter swan couple hatched a pair of cygnets. These are the third and fourth cygnets for the pair, “Abigail” and “Will”.

City approves solid waste utility rate increase
The Garden City Commission approved an option for the Solid Waste Utility Rate Adjustments that were identified in a Cost of Service Study at their regular meeting on June 3.

GCCC’s Ruda appointed to rural alliance board
Garden City Community College (GCCC) President Ryan Ruda has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Rural Community College Alliance (RCCA), a national organization dedicated to advancing the mission of rural-serving colleges across the United States.

Sebastian nominated in Western Horseman contest
HORACE - Rachael Sebastian, a western photographer and freelance writer, has been nominated for Western Horseman magazine’s “Best of 2025” in the photography category. She shoots under Mira 3 Photography as a western lifestyle and portrait photographer.

Garden City Achieve announces spring honor roll
Garden City Achieve High School, Therapeutic Education Program, and STRIVE have recently announced their A-B honor roll for the spring semester of the 2024-25 school year.

Newman University celebrates 27 southwest Kansas graduates
Newman University’s HERE bachelor’s degree program serving Garden City residents is celebrating the class of 2025 graduates and presented its success at the recent Garden City Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast.

Garden City’s Farmers Market begins summer season
Area residents check out the wares of vendors while browsing and shopping Saturday morning during the opening week of the Garden City Farmers Market. The… Login to continue reading Login…