Kenny Alefs named to Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society

Kenny Alefs, sales associate with Coldwell Banker Sell Real Estate, has been honored as a member of the company's International Sterling Society. This distinguished membership was awarded to the TOP 17 percent of the approximately 85,000 sales associates in 51 countries worldwide that make up the Coldwell Banker® system.

Telemarketer and robocall rules tightened by FTC

Annoying telemarketing and robocalling are now as American as Fourth of July fireworks. It's just as easy to get burned by them as well. According to Consumer Reports Magazine, $350 million is lost to telephone fraud each year by Americans. As in many scams, the elderly are often targeted. It's no longer just a landline problem either: three quarters of telemarketing scams in the U.S. are perpetrated over wireless devices.

Sign up for IRS Summertime Tax Tips

The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers interested in receiving helpful consumer tips this summer to get a jump-start on this year's taxes by subscribing to the IRS Tax Tips email service.

Great Bend Regional Hospital recognized by the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross recently recognized a number of organizations across the country that sponsored summer blood drives in their communities, and Great Bend Regional Hospital was among the short list of companies named in the Great Bend area. The recognition was awarded based on the local healthcare leader's success in reaching its blood drive goals, something that many events are not able to do.

Assisted-living suites project almost complete at Cherry Village

Doris Ramsey's routine at Cherry Village Benevolence illustrates the many options available in her newly remodeled suite.

Why people love or loathe the Tesla/SolarCity deal

Tesla Motors Inc. announced recently on its website its plan to acquire residential solar energy installer SolarCity as part of an effort to make the ultimate sustainable energy company.

The actual and predicted financial fallout of Brexit for America

So, it’s happened. Britain’s citizens have voted to leave the European Union in the so-called Brexit, with BBC reporting that about 52 percent voted in favor of it.

What to expect from Costco switch from American Express to Visa

Costco has switched from 16 years of only accepting American Express credit cards to now only accepting Visa-branded credit cards — any Visa card, not just the new one for Costco's 81 million cardholders.

Dianne Morse named to Coldwell Banker® International Diamond Society

Dianne Morse, Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker Sell Real Estate, has earned membership in the company's International Diamond Society, a level achieved by only the TOP 12 percent of the approximately 85,000 sales associates and brokers worldwide in the Coldwell Banker® system.

BBB warns: Watch out for ticket fakery

This is the heart of the summer festival/concert season. Ticket prices are soaring these days, and anything that commands a high price is going to draw scammers like a magnet. Since most people now buy their tickets online, your Better Business Bureau cautions consumers: beware of fake tickets. Counterfeit tickets, tickets that are not in the advertised seats and even fake festivals are being reported. Craigslist, social media sites like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, as well as sham websites are all used by crooks to pedal their fake tickets to the unsuspecting. Color runs as well as festivals and ...

Kylie Moritz new SLP at Sunflower’s Early Education Center

Kylie Moritz is combining her passion for helping others and her speech/language skills to serve children and families in her new position at Sunflower Diversified Services.

Kristin Steele new St. Rose health coach

Heart and stroke patients can rely on a new resource at St. Rose Health Center that is designed to prevent further problems and provide a personal health coach to manage day-to-day issues.

How the Brexit could affect U.S. businesses and consumers

As United Kingdom voters Thursday choose if their country stays or leaves the European Union, their decision will be felt across the ocean by businesses and consumers in the United States, according to news reports analyzing the issue.

Why LinkedIn is worth $26.2 billion and how to make it work for you

When Microsoft announced last week that it would purchase LinkedIn for more than $26 billion, some observers were confused.

Intake Studios’ Balderston named Wichita marketer of the year

Heath Balderston has been named the American Marketing Association Wichita chapter marketer of the year.

Shonka joins American State Bancshares Board Of Directors

WICHITA – American State Bancshares, the holding company for two Kansas banks with branches in more than a dozen Kansas communities, has announced the appointment of ...

Midwest Energy selects Parke as next general manager

Midwest Energy's Board of Directors has chosen Patrick Parke, currently vice president customer service, as its next president and general manager.

Flame Engineering Inc. honored for 16 years with no lost time accidents

TOPEKA - The Kansas Department of Labor Industrial Safety and Health division and Secretary Lana Gordon recognized Flame Engineering Inc. of LaCrosse for reaching 16 years ...

Sunflower Diversified requests community’s help with Poker Run

Tammie Caley and her colleagues continue to make plans for the upcoming Sunflower Diversified Services Ride for Independence Poker Run that is set for Saturday ...

Dee Bleeker announces retirement from Keating & Associates

Last month, Dee Bleeker announced her plan to retire after more than 14 years with Raymond James Financial Services Inc. and over 43 years in ...

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Speakers announced for upcoming leadership conference in Great Bend

With only two weeks left until the first ever Vet Leader One-Day, the impressive line-up of entrepreneurial speakers has been announced. The conference is scheduled ...

LearningRx opens downtown Great Bend office for brain training

When Julie Stuhlsatz, Great Bend, first discovered LearningRx, she could have had no way of knowing the effect it would have on her family.

Sunflower reps attend annual SACK meeting in Topeka

Sunflower Diversified Services representatives learned up-to-date information about ways to prevent being scammed by strangers asking for personal information.

St. Rose expands OB-GYN hours to accommodate families

Haley Gleason and her colleagues at St. Rose Health Center realize families face scheduling difficulties when trying to juggle OB-GYN appointments so that family members ...

Diane Olsen new director of nursing at Cherry Village

When Diane Olsen, R.N., was seeing hospice patients in Great Bend, she visited Cherry Village Benevolence and helped care for its residents nearing the ...