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Newton Photo Contest Accepting Entries

Tuesday, August 27

By the City of Newton NEWTON, Kan. — The annual Best of Newton Photo Contest is now open.The contest has two categories this year: the Open category and People of Newton. The feature category can include photos of people doing daily activities, recreation, community events,... Read More.

Monday Fire Damages Duplex, Firefighter Treated for Weather-Related Heat Exposure

Monday, August 26

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A Monday afternoon fire damaged a duplex home in midtown Hutchinson and sent one firefighter to the hospital.Hutchinson Fire Department Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh said the first crews on scene of the two story structure in the... Read More.

Evaline Hess Healthcare Career Education Fund Scholarship Board Awards 17 Local Students Scholarships

Monday, August 26

By McPherson Center for Health McPHERSON, Kan. — The Evaline Hess Healthcare Career Education Fund Scholarship Board has proudly awarded 17 scholarships to local students pursuing careers in the health care industry.Each year, a dedicated trustee board carefully selects recipients from a pool of both... Read More.

Hyatt Life Sciences Live Broadcast and Open House

Monday, August 26

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Join Ad Astra Radio and guests Dan Schweizer and Jody Bontrager Monday, Sept. 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. for a Live Broadcast and Open House at Hyatt Life Sciences in Hutchinson, located at 517 E. 30th Ave, Suite... Read More.

City of Sterling Gathering Plumbing Materials for Each Water Service, Forms Due Sept. 13

Monday, August 26

By Brenna Eller STERLING, Kan. — The City of Sterling is gathering data for each water service, active or not, from private homes and businesses by requirement of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. This is due to recent updates to drinking water regulations. The... Read More.

A Safer Future for Kansas and Beyond: K-State Announces $7M in Federal Funding to Drive Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative

Monday, August 26

By Lindley Lund, K-State News MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University and U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran announced on Monday a $7 million federal investment to support the university's Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative, a comprehensive program designed to position Kansas as a national leader... Read More.

Newton Fire and EMS Awarded $518K through FEMA Firefighter Grant

Monday, August 26

By Lucky Kidd NEWTON, Kan. — Newton Fire/EMS has been awarded a Federal Assistance for Firefighter's Grant (AFG) worth over $518,000 through FEMA to purchase a new fire engine and tender.This will replace a 41-year-old military style and employee-built water tender that holds insufficient amounts... Read More.

USD 309 Now Accepting Applications to Fill Vacancy on the Board of Education

Monday, August 26

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Nickerson-South Hutchinson USD 309 is now accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Board of Education from the Reno Valley area of the district.This vacancy was created by the resignation earlier this month of Jane Gamber. The... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire Department Recognizes Captain Kaufman for Five Years as SWAT Medic

Monday, August 26

By City of Hutchinson Fire Department Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Captain Ron Kaufman was recognized on Aug. 22 for completing his 5-year service commitment as a SWAT Medic. Captain Kaufman was part of a small group of firefighters that took on... Read More.

Pickup Linked to Missing City Clerk Found Sunday, Body Inside

Monday, August 26

By Lucky Kidd NEWTON, Kan. — A pickup truck linked to missing interim Peabody City Clerk Jonathan Clayton was found Sunday afternoon just outside Newton, with a body inside. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has joined the Harvey County Sheriff's Office in an investigation.In a... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Announces the 2024 Grow Workforce Summit

Monday, August 26

By Great Bend Economic Development Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development (GBED) announces the 2024 Grow Workforce Summit Nov. 13, 2024, a premier event designed to inform and inspire employers and managers in the Barton County area. This year’s summit, organized in... Read More.

Work Begins on US 56 Between Hubbard and Holland, Expected to Take Two Weeks

Sunday, August 25

By Brenna Eller GREAT BEND, Kan. — The City of Great Bend Street crews has started work on US-56 between Hubbard and Holland on Tuesday Aug. 23, to repair an area that has wash boarded.Traffic control has been set up to one lane for West... Read More.