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Board Holds Hearing for ESC/TSC/TLC Closure and Other Business

By Hutchinson Public Schools   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Public Schools USD 308 Board of Education met Monday, April 8th for a special hearing and regular meeting. Prior to the Board of Education regular meeting, the Board convened for a hearing to close ESC/TSC/TLC, commonly... Read More.

Ty Rhodes named Assistant Superintendent for SY2024/25

By McPherson Public Schools   McPHERSON, Kan. (April 8, 2024) — McPherson Public Schools is pleased to announce that Mr. Ty Rhodes will serve as Assistant Superintendent of McPherson Public Schools effective July 1, 2024. When asked what he looks forward to, Mr. Rhodes shared the following:... Read More.

Burn Permits – It’s All About Community Safety

By Reno County KS Government   RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Reno County Emergency Management Department and the 911 Communications Center want to share with the public that getting required burn permits is about keeping your community safe. “Getting a required burn permit is not a punishment,... Read More.

Viewing of the Solar Eclipse at the Cosmosphere

By Lucky Kidd   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A big crowd gathered at the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson Monday to view the solar eclipse, which had an 87 percent coverage of the sun locally. Sherry Treece with the Cosmosphere told Ad Astra news early on during their event they... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 BOE Meeting Highlights April 8, 2024

By Lucky Kidd   McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education was told Monday night that issues within the Head Start program it serves as the sponsor of have been resolved. Director David Brock reported to the Board a follow-up report received March 28th... Read More.

Bushton Proud Committee to Host Karaoke & BBQ Night

By the Bushton Proud Committee   BUSHTON, Kan. — The Bushton Proud Committee will host a Karaoke & BBQ Night on Saturday, April 20, at the Bushton Community Center, 301 N. Main Street, Bushton. Happy Hour, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase, will begin at 5:00... Read More.

Fire Hydrant Flow Testing Begins, will Last for Two Weeks

Testing could cause water discoloration, but water remains safe to use  By the City of Hutchinson Public Works Department   HUTCHINSON, Kan. —The City of Hutchinson Fire Department and the Hutchinson Public Works Water Division will be working together over the next two weeks to complete annual... Read More.

Reno County KIA Vietnam Veterans Honored

By the Vieyra Honors Foundation   RENO COUNTY, Kan. — According to the most recent Census data, “Reno County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.36 times greater than any other conflict.” Today, there are 3,030 veterans living in Reno... Read More.

Four McPherson College Students Receive KICF Scholarships

By McPherson College   McPHERSON, KAN. — Four McPherson College students were among 21 from independent colleges in Kansas who received scholarships from The Kansas Independent College Foundation (KICF), celebrating the diverse and talented student community committed to excellence, virtue, and integrity. Rhyan Lucas, a biochemistry... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Haven, Reno County

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment   HAVEN, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is issuing a boil water advisory for the City of Haven public water supply system located in Reno County beginning at midnight tonight. Customers should observe the... Read More.