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Tech company coming to Wellington to invest $14M in existing manufacturing facility; 110 new jobs projected

Monday, March 4

Governor Laura Kelly announced Monday that Elite Harness is investing $14 million in Wellington.According to a news release from the governor's office, the investment is projected to create 110 jobs, adding that Elite Harness will refurbish an existing facility into a... Read More.

KDADS, Sedgwick County officials to host town hall on proposed sites for regional psychiatric hospital

Tuesday, December 12

Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services Secretary Laura Howard announced Monday the agency and Sedgwick County will host a public town hall meeting on Tuesday night to answer questions regarding the South Central Regional Psychiatric Hospital project in Sedgwick County and gather input... Read More.

PHOTOS: Wind, hail damages property, buildings and more in Dexter

Wednesday, July 19

Strong winds and hail damaged buildings in Dexter earlier in the day Monday.Damage included broken windows, dented vehicles, pitted siding and some crop damage, according to photos submitted to KSOK, which can be seen in the comments by clicking the Facebook post below:

2-month-old Ponca City infant hospitalized in critical condition; Caregiver arrested

Tuesday, July 18

A Ponca City infant is in critical condition and a woman was arrested for child neglect, abuse and obstruction of justice.According to a news release from the Ponca City Police Department Monday afternoon, Alliance Medical staff reported a 2-month-old had been brought in by... Read More.

USDA announces $21M in available renewable energy, efficiency grants for rural Kansans

Thursday, July 13

Grants totaling $21 million are available for rural Kansans through the Rural Energy for America Program to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses access federal funds for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements, according to a press release Thursday from the USDA's Rural Development state... Read More.

Police pull deceased Wellington man from submerged car Sunday

Monday, May 8

A man was found deceased Sunday morning after being pulled from a submerged car in Wellington.According to a press release from the Wellington Police Department, Ralph Pingry, 42, of Wellington, was the man pulled from the vehicle.Shortly before 8 a.m. Sunday, Wellington police officers... Read More.

AUDIO: Winfield State Rep. Web Roth talks Topeka latest as legislative session concludes

Wednesday, April 26

State Rep. Web Roth (R-Winfield) stopped by the Bob FM/KSOK studios last Friday with the latest from Topeka as the legislature addresses governor vetoes and more as this session nears its end.Roth, who represents the 79th District in the legislature, was live on Bob... Read More.

Huskey Liners to close Strother Field and Park City locations, parent company confirms

Thursday, April 20

Husky Liners in Strother Field, a manufacturer of automotive aftermarket products, including custom fit floor and cargo liners as well as many other automotive aftermarket accessories, will close this summer as part of a consolidation move by its parent company, RealTruck.According to a statement... Read More.

Cowley College trustees approve lease for new Wichita location

Tuesday, April 18

Cowley College’s Board of Trustees approved the authorization to enter into a lease agreement with Brunswick Properties LLC for its new Wichita location.The lease will begin May 1 and expire on April 30, 2028, according to minutes from Monday's board meeting in the McAtee Dining... Read More.

Elevated fire danger today; Gov. Kelly issues statewide disaster emergency

Thursday, April 13

Emergency management officials warn on increased fire danger today and into Friday.Strong south winds and unseasonably warm and dry air will result in very high to extreme grassland fire danger Thursday afternoon and early evening, according to the National Weather Service out of Wichita.The... Read More.

Kansas Secretary Of State Visits Cowley College’s Wichita Center

Monday, March 27

Cowley College’s Workforce and Community Education Department and the Wichita Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted Secretary of State Scott Schwab last week at Cowley’s Wichita Center.According to press release from the college, Schwab presented to new and small businesses about registering with the state.Cowley... Read More.

Towanda Man Killed East Of Andover Sunday Night In Car Vs Motorcycle Accident

Tuesday, March 7

A Towanda man died following a car vs motorcycle accident Sunday night in Butler County.According to a news release from the Butler County Sheriff's Office, Shane Bushey, 32, died at the scene.Authorities were called to the intersection of SW 70th and SW Prairie Creek... Read More.

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Tech company coming to Wellington to invest $14M in existing manufacturing facility; 110 new jobs projected

KDADS, Sedgwick County officials to host town hall on proposed sites for regional psychiatric hospital

PHOTOS: Wind, hail damages property, buildings and more in Dexter

2-month-old Ponca City infant hospitalized in critical condition; Caregiver arrested

USDA announces $21M in available renewable energy, efficiency grants for rural Kansans

Police pull deceased Wellington man from submerged car Sunday

AUDIO: Winfield State Rep. Web Roth talks Topeka latest as legislative session concludes

Huskey Liners to close Strother Field and Park City locations, parent company confirms

Cowley College trustees approve lease for new Wichita location

Elevated fire danger today; Gov. Kelly issues statewide disaster emergency

Kansas Secretary Of State Visits Cowley College’s Wichita Center

Towanda Man Killed East Of Andover Sunday Night In Car Vs Motorcycle Accident

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