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Governor Kelly Appoints Chris Kennedy as Secretary of Wildlife and Parks

Monday, March 18

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. (March 15, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she has appointed Chris Kennedy as Secretary of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) effective March 18, 2024. Kennedy is preceded by Secretary Brad... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Allowing Private Funds to Support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Monday, March 18

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. (March 15, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 195, authorizing the Kansas Children’s Cabinet to establish a nonprofit corporation to receive donations, gifts, grants, and engage in fundraising activities for Dolly Parton’s Imagination... Read More.

Small-Town Renaissance: Rising Leaders Help Two Kansas Communities Defy Expectations

Monday, March 18

By Dale Hogg, Kansas Reflector CHASE/PAWNEE ROCK, Kan. — There’s a commonly held belief that small, rural Kansas communities are evaporating from the windswept plains, plagued by a dwindling, aging population, and haunted by pressures of a modern world. Don’t tell that to the residents... Read More.

K-96 Patching Project to Begin in Reno County

Monday, March 18

By Kansas Department of Transportation SEDGWICK/RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A K-96 patching project will start soon in Reno County. The Kansas Department of Transportation project will be on K-96 from the K-14 junction east to the Sedgwick/Reno county line. The length is about 15 miles. The work... Read More.

U.S. 50 Lighting Work in Reno County to Begin

Monday, March 18

By Kansas Department of Transportation RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Work will start soon on a lighting project on U.S. 50 in Reno County. The Kansas Department of Transportation project will be at U.S. 50 and Scott Boulevard, in South Hutchinson. The work is expected to start around... Read More.

Steel Skarecrow to Perform in Washunga Days June 22

Friday, March 15

By Brenna Eller COUNCIL GROVE, Kan. — On June 22, Steel Skarecrow will be performing at Washunga Days, an annual music and community festival put on by the Council Grove Area Trade & Tourism Association at 3 p.m. on the stage in the Neosho... Read More.

Honorary Officer Isaiah Rivera Sworn Into McPherson Police Department

Friday, March 15

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Isaiah Rivera, of McPherson was sworn in as the McPherson KS Police Department's Honorary Officer on March 15, 2024. In a statement on social media, the McPherson Police Department shared, “Isaiah has shown true bravery in his battle against... Read More.

Thursday Night Fire in Hutch Injures One

Friday, March 15

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One person received minor injuries in a late Thursday night apartment fire in midtown Hutchinson. The Hutchinson Fire Department was called to the 100 block of West 9th about 11:30 PM, with the first arriving crews finding heavy fire showing... Read More.

County Matching Event Raises $610,000 For Local Organizations

Thursday, March 14

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced the final totals of their Match Week event. Between Mar. 4-8 over $610,000, with match included, was raised to help build the endowments of over 50 county... Read More.

HutchCC to Host Annual Career Fair

Thursday, March 14

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College will be hosting its annual Career Connections Job Fair Thursday, April 4 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. Nearly 200 employers have registered to attend seeking employees for full-time, part- time... Read More.

Musical Drama “A Goodly Heritage” Shares History of Swiss Volynian Mennonites in Moundridge March 23-24

Thursday, March 14

By Kathy Goering for the 150th celebration of Mennonites coming to U.S. in 1874 MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — A Goodly Heritage, a musical drama sharing a history of the Swiss Volynian Mennonites will be shown on Saturday, March 23 at 7:00 and Sunday, March 24, at... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Welcomes New Staff

Wednesday, March 13

By Brenna Eller RENO COUNTY, Kan. — United Way of Reno County (UWRC) recently welcomed Amanda Vega to its staff on March 11. Vega will be taking the positions of Office Assistant and Imagination Library Coordinator. According to United Way of Reno County, Vega is a... Read More.

Author: Brenna Eller

Governor Kelly Appoints Chris Kennedy as Secretary of Wildlife and Parks

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Allowing Private Funds to Support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Small-Town Renaissance: Rising Leaders Help Two Kansas Communities Defy Expectations

K-96 Patching Project to Begin in Reno County

U.S. 50 Lighting Work in Reno County to Begin

Steel Skarecrow to Perform in Washunga Days June 22

Honorary Officer Isaiah Rivera Sworn Into McPherson Police Department

Thursday Night Fire in Hutch Injures One

County Matching Event Raises $610,000 For Local Organizations

HutchCC to Host Annual Career Fair

Musical Drama “A Goodly Heritage” Shares History of Swiss Volynian Mennonites in Moundridge March 23-24

United Way of Reno County Welcomes New Staff

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