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Buhler USD 313 Board Adopts Names Buhler Beginnings and Crusader Corner for New Reno County Child Care Facilities

Tuesday, February 13

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER/HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday night accepted the guaranteed maximum price on three construction projects and adopted names of the two new daycare facilities that are part of a Reno County child Care initiative.The child care... Read More.

USD 418 Considering Contracting out for Custodial Services, Graduation Requirement Changes for Class of 2028

Tuesday, February 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson USD 418 is on the verge of contracting out for custodial services at McPherson High School after the Board of Education Monday accepted a one-year proposal from AgTac Service Group. Superintendent Shiloh Vincent said a major factor in... Read More.

United Way of McPherson County Campaign Concludes

Tuesday, February 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The 2023 United Way of McPherson County campaign has concluded, with 271,000 thousand dollars raised, short of a 325-thousand-dollar goal.The United Way's Board of Directors said in a statement Tuesday they extend their sincere gratitude to the businesses... Read More.

President Michael Schneider Receives Distinguished Alumni Award from University of Pennsylvania

Tuesday, February 13

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — Dr. Michael Schneider, president of McPherson College, recently received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Higher Education Management Executive Doctoral program at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. The award recognizes program alumni who have demonstrated significant... Read More.

USD 308 Hires New AD for 2024-2025

Tuesday, February 13

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Current Hutchinson Community College Assistant Athletic Director Steve Kappenman will join Hutchinson Public Schools as Athletic Director in the 2024-2025 school year. Kappenman joins the Salthawks after 12 successful years with HutchCC, where he is better known as... Read More.

Foreign News Journalist Hears KIOL 1370 AM in Finland

Monday, February 12

By Lucky Kidd VANTAA, Fin. / IOLA, Kan. — Under normal conditions, the signal of 1370 KIOL going north from Iola will extend out around 75 miles or so, a bit further to the west of Lawrence. At night it's much less than that due... Read More.

All-Clear Regarding Bomb Threat on HutchCC’s Main Campus

Monday, February 12

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Alerts of a bomb threat on the Hutchinson Community College main campus were sent to faculty members at 9:58 this morning according to a report from Jolie Shultz, Online Editor of The Hutchinson Collegian.An all-clear, regarding a bomb... Read More.

Fair Board to Consider Racetrack Contract Tuesday

Monday, February 12

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair Board will be having a special Zoom-only meeting Tuesday evening at 5:30 PM.The primary item on the agenda for this meeting is action on a 2024 promotion and operating agreement with Mel Hambelton Ford of... Read More.

The Goo Goo Dolls Will Perform at the 2024 Kansas State Fair

Monday, February 12

Grammy-Nominated Group Set to Play on Saturday, September 7 By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair is excited to announce that the chart-topping and Grammy-nominated group, Goo Goo Dolls, is set to perform at the 2024 Fair. The concert is scheduled... Read More.

Barton Phi Theta Kappa Chapter to Host Food Drive at Barton Basketball Games

Monday, February 12

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Those wanting to help a great cause and catch some exciting basketball action will have the opportunity to do both as part of Barton’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter’s Food Drive from 2-5:30 p.m. Feb.... Read More.

KDOT’s Cost Share Program Applications Being Accepted

Monday, February 12

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the spring 2024 round of the agency’s Cost Share Program. Nearly $140 million has been given to Kansas communities since the Cost Share Program began in 2019.The... Read More.

Reno County Residents Join Hutchinson Community Foundation Board

Sunday, February 11

By the Hutchinson Community Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation welcomes Anna Brown, Oscar Garcia and Peggy Ruebke to its board of directors. They replace outgoing directors Lisa French, Dawn Johnson and David Neal, whose terms expired.Brown is the Risk and Performance Improvement Manager... Read More.