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Lyons City Council Moves Forward with Automated Gas Meter Upgrades and Approves Veterans Day Parade Plans

Tuesday, October 22

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons City Council agreed Monday to proceed with a contract with Kore Services to continue the process of replacing natural gas meters with automatic reading meters. Following a lengthy discussion, the Council agreed to allot up to $100,000... Read More.

Superintendent Walker Goes the Extra 101 Miles

Monday, October 21

By Central Christian School HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Saturday, October 12, 2024, John Walker was up before the sun. Having just flown in from a training event in Arizona, he slept in his car awaiting the start of a new challenge. He laced up his... Read More.

Pete’s Corporation of Erie Again Benefits CASA Programs in 3 States with Pledgecard Fundraiser and Store Events

Saturday, October 19

By Pete's of Erie INC ERIE, Kan. — Pete’s Corporation of Erie is again hosting a pledge card fundraiser on behalf of Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) during the month of October. Six CASA programs in 3 states will benefit from this fundraiser... Read More.

Hays, Russell Sue Edwards County Over Efforts to Block Water Transfer Project

Friday, October 18

Hays bought a ranch in Edwards County to supplement its municipal water supply. It argues regulations imposed by county officials are designed to stymie the project. By Allison Kites, Kansas Reflector Two western Kansas towns are accusing a neighboring county of interfering with their efforts to... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s October Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Lauren Denison

Friday, October 18

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union.Lauren Denison is a first-year teacher and teaches 4th grade at Morgan Elementary School.Morgan Elementary is where Denison's education... Read More.

Kansas Energy Program Receives Grant to Help Implement Energy Efficiency Projects in Kansas

Friday, October 18

By Grant Guggisberg, K-State News and Communications MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Kansas Energy Program has received more than $600,000 in grant funding from the Kansas Corporation Commission to help Kansans achieve energy efficiency.The Kansas Energy Program, or KEP, will... Read More.

WACCC Fights Cancer Head On

Thursday, October 17

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — There’s just something about the cool air that the month of October brings. The excitement of little voices saying, “Trick or Treat”, the baseball playoffs, menu planning for Thanksgiving and even Christmas shopping for... Read More.

Vote for Your Favorite Christian Artist at Next Year’s Kansas State Fair

Thursday, October 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair would like your input for the 2025 Christian act at the Nex-Tech Grandstand.Vote for your favorite artist by Friday, Oct. 18.Ben Fuller Josiah Queen CeCe Winans Tauren WellsHave another suggestion, write your answer in!2025... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces 2024 Kansas Economic Report

Thursday, October 17

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced that the 2024 Kansas Economic Report highlights growth in the state's labor workforce, continued low unemployment, and record exports. The report, produced by the Labor Market Information Services division of the Kansas Department of Labor, provides a... Read More.

Pfizer Lays Off 80 Salary Personnel at McPherson Plant

Thursday, October 17

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Pfizer's McPherson Pharmaceutical facility laid off 80 salaried personnel, mostly from management and engineering. Those layoffs have taken place over the past two days, and did not affect production personnel at McPherson County's largest employer.Pfizer said in a statement... Read More.

Bulldog Athletic Facilities Get New Name

Thursday, October 17

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — The center of Bulldog athletic activity has a new name – Holman Fieldhouse. The renaming marks the completion of a major renovation and addition to the former Sport Center and honors the family that supported the expansion project.In 2022,... Read More.

Community Partners Announce Rescheduling of Mother & Son Date Night

Thursday, October 17

By Hutch Rec HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Mother & Son Date Night originally scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 2, has been rescheduled to a date in February/March 2025, yet to be determined. Ticket sales will re- open once the new date has been announced.Earlier this fall,... Read More.