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U.S. House Agriculture Leaders Discuss Anti-hunger Measures in Upcoming Farm Bill

Thursday, January 19

By Ariana Figueroa, Kansas Reflector WASHINGTON — The new Republican chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee and a top Democrat on the panel on Wednesday laid out anti-hunger initiatives Congress could tackle in the upcoming farm bill. During a panel discussion, Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson... Read More.

Kansas Lawmakers Debate Sales Tax Holiday for Back-to-school Shopping

Thursday, January 19

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Three bills that would help Kansas parents trying to save money on school supplies were received favorably by legislators on Thursday. During a Senate Committee on Assessment and Taxation meeting, Sen. Caryn Tyson, R-Parker, committee chair, said... Read More.

Winter Energy Bill Financial Relief Application Now Open

Thursday, January 19

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. is encouraging Kansans that are struggling to afford their winter heating bills to take advantage of one-time federal assistance through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) available through energy providers across the state. The deadline... Read More.

Hutchinson’s Battle of the Badges Coming Up

Thursday, January 19

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Red Cross will host the Battle of Badges blood drive on Saturday, January 28, 2023, sponsored by Reno County 4-H at the Emanuel Lutheran Church, 140 E 30th, Hutchinson KS, and January 30th- February 1 at First Presbyterian Church, 201... Read More.

January’s Ad Astra Radio McPherson Classroom Hero Award Recipient is Kirsten Stewart

Thursday, January 19

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Ad Astra Radio announces the January 2023 recipient of the McPherson Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Kirsten Stewart is in her 29th year of teaching, and has spent all of her time at Roosevelt Elementary in McPherson USD... Read More.

MMS Wrestlers Defeat Newton and Haysville in Pups’ First All-Girls Wrestling Meet

Thursday, January 19

In the first season McPherson Middle School has split up boys and girls middle school wrestling, the MMS Girls attended their first all-girls competition on Tuesday, where they finished 12-2 against Newton and Haysville. Head Coach Matthew McCasland noted, “I am so proud of these... Read More.

Dragons Answer Back with Big Win at Independence

Thursday, January 19

Hutchinson CC Sports Information INDEPENDENCE, Kan. (bluedragonsports.com) – The Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team had the answer head coach Tommy DeSalme was looking for after Saturday's 20-point loss at Garden City. Powered by the second-most made 3-pointers in single-game history and six players scoring in... Read More.

Dragons Roll to Season Sweep of Pirates

Thursday, January 19

Hutchinson CC Sports Information INDEPENDENCE, Kan. (bluedragonsports.com) – The Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team extended their win streak to five and improved its road record this season to 4-4 with a convincing victory over the Independence Pirates on Wednesday. Sophomore Mya Williams put together her second-straight... Read More.

Carla Goertzen is January’s Ad Astra Radio Classroom Hero Award Recipient Presented by Heartland Credit Union

Wednesday, January 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Ad Astra Radio announces the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union. Carla Goertzen teaches fourth grade at Buhler Grade School in the Buhler USD 313 District. Each month, Ad Astra Radio honors a different educator,... Read More.

USD 308 Monthly Public Comment to Be During Second BOE Meeting

Wednesday, January 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - USD 308 has moved the monthly scheduled public comment section to the second Board of Education meeting each month. USD 308 board meetings take place two times a month on the 2nd and 4th Mondays. In the past, space has been made available for public... Read More.

Match Challenge Brings Nearly $100K to Lindsborg Museum

Wednesday, January 18

LINDSBORG, Kan. – The numbers have been tabulated and the results are clear: The Match Challenge to benefit the Lindsborg Old Mill and Swedish Heritage Museum surpassed everyone’s hopes and expectations with total giving of $98,750.61 – just $1,249.39 shy of six-figures! Lenora Lynam, Executive... Read More.

Scientists: Warmer, Drier Climate Affecting Wheat Yields

Wednesday, January 18

MANHATTAN, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas State University researchers have pinpointed how much hot, dry and windy weather it takes to stifle wheat production. The recent study found that just 10 hours of extreme heat, dryness and wind together can reduce wheat production by 4%. Kansas... Read More.

Author: Aaron Napier

U.S. House Agriculture Leaders Discuss Anti-hunger Measures in Upcoming Farm Bill

Kansas Lawmakers Debate Sales Tax Holiday for Back-to-school Shopping

Winter Energy Bill Financial Relief Application Now Open

Hutchinson’s Battle of the Badges Coming Up

January’s Ad Astra Radio McPherson Classroom Hero Award Recipient is Kirsten Stewart

MMS Wrestlers Defeat Newton and Haysville in Pups’ First All-Girls Wrestling Meet

Dragons Answer Back with Big Win at Independence

Dragons Roll to Season Sweep of Pirates

Carla Goertzen is January’s Ad Astra Radio Classroom Hero Award Recipient Presented by Heartland Credit Union

USD 308 Monthly Public Comment to Be During Second BOE Meeting

Match Challenge Brings Nearly $100K to Lindsborg Museum

Scientists: Warmer, Drier Climate Affecting Wheat Yields

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