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Norton County Community Foundation Awards Five Grants in April

Norton, Kansas, April 2023 â€“ Norton County Community Foundation (NCCF) awarded $14,671.50 in the April grant cycle. Funds were part of the Dane G. Hansen...

KQNK Radio Accepting Applications For Account Executive

KQNK Radio is looking to hire a new Account Executive to join our team in Norton, Kansas. We are seeking an energetic, personable, and reliable...

We need your help to save AM radio in future cars!

As a loyal listener of Classic Hits 1530 AM, you already know what makes AM radio great. Whether it’s tuning into the Norton high...

Norton County Hospital Update

NORTON, Kan. – There has been recent media coverage of the financial performance of Norton County Hospital (NCH) and reported rumors that this facility is...

Norton County Community Foundation Awards $10,000 in March Grant Cycle

Norton, Kansas, March 2023 – Norton County Community Foundation (NCCF) awarded $10,000 in the March grant cycle. Funds were part of the Dane G. Hansen...

Jonna Inman to continue as an advanced practice provider at Norton County Hospital

NORTON, Kan. – Norton County Hospital would like to inform the public that Jonna Inman, APRN, has decided to remain on staff at Norton...

Dr. Jeff McKinley to join Norton County Hospital

NORTON, Kan. – Norton County Hospital would like to inform the public that Jeff McKinley, DO, will join the medical staff and begin seeing...

Norton County Community Foundation to Hire an Executive Director

Norton, Kansas, January 2023 – Norton County Community Foundation (NCCF) will be hiring a new Executive Director, following the announcement of Melinda Davis’s resignation. NCCF...

AgMark LLC & Frontier Ag Announce Approval Of Grain Merchandising Agreement

BELOIT, KS (January 6, 2023) – AgMark LLC announced that Frontier Ag Inc will become a grain marketing partner of AgMark LLC, which is...

Three Rural Kansa Higher Education Institutions Announce New Affiliation Initiative

By FHSU University Communications HAYS, Kan – Today, Fort Hays State University (FHSU), North Central Kansas Technical College (NCK Tech), and Northwest Kansas Technical College (Northwest...

Norton County Hospital Board Reinstates CEO; Postpones Town Hall Meeting

At the Norton County Hospital Board of Trustees meeting Jan. 4, 2023, the board approved the reinstatement of Brian Kirk as CEO effective Jan....

Pulmonary rehabilitation: Bringing greater quality of life to patients with lung disease

NORTON, Kan. – Breath is life. So, if you’re struggling with lung function, it can be troubling. Fortunately, there are options to help get...

New outpatient rehab location expands therapy options

NORTON, Kan. – Norton County Hospital's Rehabilitation department has made the move to a new location, but there’s much more to the transition than...

Norton County Community Foundation Awards $5,278 in October and November Grant Cycles

Norton, Kansas, November 2022 – Norton County Community Foundation (NCCF) awarded $5,278 in the October and November grant cycles. Funds were part of the...

Unofficial Norton County Election Results – 11/8/2022

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Norton Regional Health Foundation funds several hospital improvements

NORTON, Kan. – Thanks to generous donations and grant funding, the Norton Regional Health Foundation has financially supported several recent needs for Norton County...

Norton Teenager Seriously Injured In Rollover Accident Wednesday

A Norton teenager was seriously injured in a crash along County Road W-2 Wednesday, when the truck he was driving crashed and rolled. The Kansas...

Norton Regional Health Foundation Awards Scholarships

NORTON, Kan. – The Norton Regional Health Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to support the enhancement of quality health care for the...

ATV Driver Hospitalized After Being Ejected During Collison

NORTON, KAN. – An Almena man was hospitalized after failing to stop for a stop sign and side-swiping a family SUV on Monday. According to...

Norton County Hospital to host community meeting Sept. 27th

NORTON, Kan. – Norton County Hospital would like to invite anyone interested in learning about our local health care system to a community meeting...

Norton County Community Foundation Awards $10,000 in June and July Grant Cycles

Norton, Kansas, August 2022 – Norton County Community Foundation (NCCF) awarded $10,000 in the June and July grant cycles. Funds were part of the...

NCH receives $50,000 from Norton County Commissioners

Norton County Hospital would like to sincerely thank the Norton County Commissioners for their ongoing commitment to assist with equipment improvements and for recently...

Norton County Hospital Hires New CFO

NORTON, Kan. – Norton County Hospital is pleased to announce it has hired ReChelle Horinek as its new Chief Financial Officer. She will begin...

Kane to offer anesthesia coverage at Norton County Hospital

NORTON, Kan. – Norton County Hospital is pleased to welcome Jedidiah (Jedi) F. Kane, certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), who will oversee anesthesia services...

Norton County’s Sesquicentennial Celebration Events In July

Norton County's 150th Anniversary will be celebrated with a variety of activities in July. Detailed below are events that will be held consistently through...

Norton County Community Foundation Awards $34,732 in May Grant Cycle

Norton, Kansas, May 2022 – Norton County Community Foundation (NCCF) awarded $34,732 in the May grant cycle. Funds were part of the Dane G....

Norton County Community Foundation Awards $22,950 in Scholarships

Norton, Kansas, May 2022 – Norton County Community Foundation (NCCF) has announced its 2022 Scholarship Recipients. A total of $22,950 was awarded to Norton...

Norton County Community Foundation Announces Match Day 2022 Participants

Norton, Kansas, May 2022 – Norton County Community Foundation (NCCF) has announced the participating organizations in its fifth annual Norton County Match Day. Match...

Norton County Hospital recognized in statewide marketing competition

HAYS, Kan. – Kansas hospitals and health systems were recently recognized for excellence in public relations and marketing efforts by the Kansas Association of...

Norton County Hospital Celebrating “We Are Health Care”

NORTON, Kan. – Hospitals in Kansas and across the U.S. are celebrating National Hospital Week, May 8-14. This annual observance celebrates the men and...

REGIONAL NEWS

Public Input Sought On Water Injection Dredging Study at Tuttle Creek Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public input on a draft environmental assessment for the Water Injection Dredging Study at Tuttle Creek Lake. A public meeting is scheduled for April 18, 2024, in Manhattan, KS. The project aims to address sedimentation issues and restore the reservoir's storage capacity using innovative water injection dredging technology.

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LOCAL NEWS

Cloud Co. Comm. College To Present Spring Play

Cloud County Community College's Theatre Department presents "The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong" on April 25-27 at Cook Theatre. Showtime is 7 p.m. and tickets cost $5, free for CCCC students. Directed by Julia Burr-Roveti, the play showcases a drama society's humorous struggles while performing "The Murder at Haversham Manor."

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REGIONAL SPORTS

Oklahoma City Thunder Announce Injury Update

Oklahoma City Thunder's Olivier Sarr suffered a left Achilles tendon rupture during G League Finals Game 3. His return timeline is pending. In 15 Thunder games, he averaged 2.3 points and 2.4 rebounds. With the Blue, he averaged 14.0 points, 13.1 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks in 18 games.

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