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Norton Community High School’s Advanced Art Students Present End-of-Year Exhibition at the Gloria A. Nelson Cultural Arts Center

The Norton County Community Foundation is hosting an art exhibition at the Gloria A. Nelson Cultural Arts Center, featuring works by Norton Community High School’s Advanced Art Students. The exhibition, open until June 10th, showcases around 200 artworks and is accessible online. The Center offers weekend viewings by appointment, with no admission fee. For more information, contact the Norton County Community Foundation.

Big Kansas Road Trip To Be Held In Ellsworth & Lincoln Counties & Lucas

Hundreds of people from all over the state and beyond will explore Ellsworth and Lincoln counties plus the community of Lucas in Russell County...

Blizzard Warning In Effect Until 1 AM Tuesday For Portions Of Northwest Kansas & Southwest Nebraska

A blizzard warning is in effect for parts of Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska until midnight MDT /1 AM CDT/ tonight. Expect dangerous travel conditions with heavy snow, strong winds up to 60 mph, and limited visibility. Travel should be limited to emergencies and a winter survival kit is recommended. Check road conditions before traveling.

Northwest Kansas students win Hansen scholarships

The Dane G. Hansen Foundation has awarded scholarships to 219 high school seniors from 49 Northwest Kansas schools. The winners were chosen based on verbal and writing skills, academic records, test scores, and community service. The scholarships range from $4,000 to $10,000 and are renewable based on the students' GPA and progress toward educational goals.

Ban of Open Burning In Norton County Issued

The Board of Norton County Commissioners on Thursday issued a burn ban for the entire county until further notice. The official notice of the...

New Age Industrial Promotes Scott Schrum to Assistant National Sales Manager for Material Handling Division

Norton, KS - February 26, 2024 -- New Age Industrial is pleased to announce the promotion of Scott Schrum to Assistant National Sales Manager...

Free expression at Fort Hays State University

HAYS, Kan. - The “Glitter + Ash” event scheduled for today (February 14) on campus is sponsored by Us4U and the United Methodist Campus...

New Age Industrial Kicks Off NAFEM 2025 Custom Foodservice Equipment Design Contest

Norton, KS February 9, 2024-In the spirit of fostering creativity and pushing the boundaries of foodservice equipment design, New Age Industrial proudly announces the kick-off...

Scott Schrum Joins Outside Sales Team at New Age Industrial

Norton, KS - January 15, 2024- New Age Industrial is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Schrum for Outside Sales in the Material Handling...

Norton County Community Foundation Awards $1,700 in December Grant Cycle

Norton, Kansas, December 2023 – Norton County Community Foundation (NCCF) awarded $1,700 in the December grant cycle. Funds were part of the Dane G. Hansen...

K-383 in Norton County reopens to traffic

A portion of K-383 in Norton County has reopened to traffic following completion of a $15.3 million modernization project. Work on the 6-mile stretch between...

Winter Storm Warning Issued For North Central Kansas

A Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory have been issued for portions of north central Kansas and south central Nebraska. The Winter Storm...

New Age Industrial Joins Made in Kansas Program

Norton, KS – November 15, 2023 – New Age Industrial Corp, a leading manufacturer of aluminum products, is proud to announce that it has been...

Norton County Community Foundation Aims to Raise $70,000 During Match Month

Norton, Kansas, November 2023 – November is Norton County Community Foundation’s (NCCF) 8th annual My Foundation Campaign (Match Month). This month-long matching gift campaign is...

Unofficial Norton County Election Results – 11/7/2023

Almena City Council Bob Hawks                    39           40.21% Sarah Montgomery         35           36.08% Justin N. Davis         ...

Resurfacing to begin Friday on U.S. 36 and K-112 in Jewell County

Beginning Friday, September 1, the Kansas Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing about 11 miles on U.S. 36 and K-112 in Jewell County. Work on...

Norton County Community Foundation Awards $5,000 in July Grant Cycle

Norton, Kansas, July 2023 – Norton County Community Foundation (NCCF) awarded $5,000 in the July grant cycle. Funds were part of the Dane G. Hansen...

Heat Advisory For Nebraska and Kansas Through Thursday

A heat advisory is in effect for south central Nebraska and north central Kansas from 1pm today through 9pm Thursday. Heat index values of...

Norton County Community Foundation’s Match Day Raises $166,452

Norton, Kansas, July 2023 – Norton County Community Foundation (NCCF) hosted its sixth annual Match Day on June 28, 2023 in the Heaton Building. $166,452...

Suspect Arrested Following Investigation Into Norton Shooting

On July 2, 2023, at approximately 3:40 a.m., the Norton Police Department received a report of a shooting that occurred in the 600 block...

Dr. Matthew Wheeler to offer General Surgery at NCH

Norton County Hospital (NCH) is pleased to announce that the Specialty Clinic will be welcoming Dr. Matthew Wheeler from Kearney Regional Medical Center to...

Doctor Josh Gaede Resigns From Norton County Hospital

NORTON, Kan. – Norton County Hospital/Medical Clinic and Dr. Josh Gaede have decided to end their current employment relationship effective June 30, 2023. Dr. Gaede...

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Phillips County Rural Water District 1, Phillips County

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Phillips County Rural Water District 1 public water...

CVA Launches #WEARECVA Photo Contest

(YORK, NE) – Central Valley Ag (CVA) cooperative is asking you to share your story by entering CVA’s 6th annual photo contest. Contest is open...

Norton County Hospital to Host Town Hall

Norton County Hospital will be hosting a Community Town Hall on July 17th, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at the East Campus. Our goal is...

Norton County Community Foundation Awards Two Grants in May

Norton, Kansas, May 2023 – Norton County Community Foundation (NCCF) awarded $3,050 in the May grant cycle. Funds were part of the Dane G. Hansen...

Pavement reconstruction to begin on U.S. 36 in Norton

A project to improve a portion of U.S. 36 in Norton is expected to start Monday, June 12, weather permitting. Work will include a full-depth...

Norton County Hospital Names Interim CEO Kellen Jacobs

Last week, the Norton County Hospital (NCH) Board of Trustees made a change in administration and announced Kellen Jacobs, Rehabilitation Manager, as the Interim...

Norton County Hospital Change in Administration

NORTON, Kan. – At the May 17th meeting, the Norton County Hospital (NCH) Board of Trustees made a motion to release Chief Executive Officer...

Norton County Community Foundation’s Scholarship Funds Award $24,450

Norton, Kansas, May 2023 – Norton County Community Foundation (NCCF) has announced its 2023 scholarship recipients. A total of $24,450 was awarded to Norton Community...

REGIONAL NEWS

AAA: Nearly 44 Million Travelers Leaving Town for Unofficial Start of Summer

AAA projects a 4% increase in Memorial Day travelers, with road trips reaching a record high. Airports anticipate a surge in travelers, and other modes of transportation are regaining popularity. Travelers will experience varying cost changes and should plan for longer travel times. Top destinations include theme parks, entertainment venues, and European cities. Travel trends reveal increased interest in bucket list trips, solo travel, and high-end vacations. As for travel agents, the demand for travel insurance, cruises, and all-inclusive vacations is on the rise.

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LOCAL NEWS

Cloud Co. Comm. College Lowering Cost Of Dual Credit Classes

Cloud County Community College is making college more accessible for high school students by waiving fees for dual credit courses starting fall 2024. President Amber Knoettgen emphasizes accessibility and affordability, saving families $141 per three-credit hour course. High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors can enroll in college-level courses for both high school and college credit. For enrollment, contact the high school counselor or email April Benne.

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REGIONAL SPORTS

Kansas City Current defeat North Carolina Courage at home to remain unbeaten

The Kansas City Current secured a 1-0 victory against the North Carolina Courage, with Debinha scoring her first goal of the season. The team's coach emphasized the importance of winning by small margins. The Current's unbeaten streak continues, with 21 shots and a relentless offensive display. Veteran midfielder LaBonta reached a milestone with 10,000 minutes played.

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