The Shafer Art Gallery’s annual “Vortex Day” exhibit and juried art show returned this spring, featuring artwork from high school students around the area featuring over 140 pieces from Great Bend, Central Plains, Hoisington, Larned, and Chase high schools.

The drought monitor report as of Tuesday, April 1st continues the deterioration in conditions from last week with a small area of South Central Kansas near the border now in severe drought.

The drought monitor report as of Tuesday, April 1st continues the deterioration in conditions from last week with a small area of South Central Kansas near the border now in severe drought.