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Board Welcomes Student-Athletes, Approves Tuition Rates

By Hutchinson Community College   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College Board of Trustees opened its February meeting by continuing its tradition of welcoming student groups when they were introduced to members of the softball and football teams. The Board also received a report on its... Read More.

Grant Opportunities from the Kansas Department of Corrections

By Reno County Kansas Government   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County Kansas Government is pleased to announce that the Kansas Department of Corrections has two funding opportunities to be made aware of.   First is the FY2025 Non-Matching Funds Juvenile Crime Community Prevention Grant This funding opportunity is... Read More.

KWU Official Found Dead this Morning

By Lucky Kidd   SALINA, Kan. — Salina Police are investigating the death of the head of Kansas Wesleyan University's teacher education department. In a statement from KWU, Dr. Eileen St. John passed away in her office this morning. Emergency personnel responded to the campus about 7:45... Read More.

HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Scores from Tuesday Night

By Scott Miller   Girls Moundridge 41-Marion 35 Sterling 44- Sedgwick 28 Smoky Valley 54- Hoisington 49 Nickerson 57-Lyons 34 Hays 44-McPherson 41 Macksville 53-Kinsley 19 Halstead 49-Hesston 40 Prairie View 30-Iola 25   Boys Moundridge 65-Marion 38 Sterling 55- Sedgwick 23 Hoisington 50-Smoky Valley 46 Macksville 62-Kinsley 33 Lyons 49-Nickerson 37 McPherson 56-Hays 45 Iola 70-Prairie View 40   We also had two games... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Awarded a $4.38M Grant for an Innovative, Community Center Focused on Childcare, Entrepreneurship, Workforce, and Healthcare

By Lee Ann June, Communications Director for Great Bend Economic Development, Inc.   GREAT BEND, Kan. – In a significant move to address the growing childcare needs in Kansas, Governor Laura Kelly, in collaboration with the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund, has announced the allocation... Read More.

Governor Announces Kansas Traffic Fatalities Lowest Since 2015

By the Kansas Department of Transportation   TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that for the first time since 2015, Kansas saw less than 400 traffic fatalities last year. Preliminary data for 2023 indicates 388 people died in traffic crashes in Kansas, compared to... Read More.

Ulrich Zwingli Film to be Shown February 18

By Kathy Goering, publicity chairperson of the 150th celebration, "Schweitzers and Friends"   MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — There will be a rare opportunity to see a film about Ulrich Zwingli, a priest in the Reformed Grossmunster Church that opened scripture to the common man.  The movie opened... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Welcomes Alek Stang as New Airport Director

By the City of Hutchinson   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson is thrilled to announce the selection of Alek Stang as the new Airport Director for Hutchinson Regional Airport. With a diverse background in aviation and a proven record of leadership, Mr. Stang brings... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Names Dave Sotelo as Director of Strategic Growth

By the City of Hutchinson   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson is pleased to announce the appointment of David Sotelo as the Director of Strategic Growth, a newly established position aimed at fostering sustainable growth, economic development, and community enhancement. In this key leadership role,... Read More.