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Commercial Solar Facility Set for Dodge City

Wednesday, February 28

Kansas Digest: Range and forage education programs planned; hemp apprenticeships offered By Jennifer M. Latzke, Kansas Farmer DODGE CITY, Kan. — The skyline southeast of Dodge City, Kan., may change in 2026. Sunflower Electric Power Corp. has plans to bring the 150-megawatt Boot Hill Solar Project... Read More.

Field Survey Set for K-11 Bridge Replacement in Reno County

Wednesday, February 28

By the Kansas Department of Transportation RENO COUNTY, Kan. — A field survey for a proposed bridge replacement on K-11 in Reno County is expected to begin around Monday, March 4. The proposed bridge replacement would be over a tributary to Goose Creek, under the intersection... Read More.

Reno County Approves Local Funding for IdeaTek Grant After Change of Heart

Wednesday, February 28

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — After two lengthy discussions and an initial tie vote on the request, Reno County Commissioners voted Wednesday to commit $25,000 in economic development funds and sign a letter of support on behalf of IdeaTek which is seeking a... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Director Lisa Gleason Reflects on 19 Years of Involvement

Wednesday, February 28

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A chapter in the life of Lisa Gleason comes to a close Thursday, as another one begins. Gleason is stepping down as Executive Director of the United Way of Reno County to become Director of the United Way of... Read More.

ReUse It Center Announces January Donations

Wednesday, February 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — To start off the year, the ReUse It Center, located at 120 S US Highway 81 Byp in McPherson donated a total of $4,500 in January. The ReUse It Center shared that it wouldn’t be able to do these donations without... Read More.

Sunflower Electric Power Corp. Selects Steve Epperson as President, CEO

Wednesday, February 28

By Sunflower Electric Power Corporation Hays, Kan. — The Sunflower Electric Power Corp. Board of Directors selected Steve Epperson as the company’s president and CEO, effective immediately. Headquartered in Hays, Kan., Sunflower has 413 employees serving a generation and transmission system extending across central and... Read More.

KWU Celebrates Record Successes from Night with the Yotes

Tuesday, February 27

By Kansas Wesleyan University SALINA, Kan. — Kansas Wesleyan is celebrating Monday, as the university held a record-breaking Night with the Yotes live auction and dinner on Friday, Feb. 23. KWU raised more than $165,000 and saw more than 500 people attend, both all-time highs... Read More.

Bethany College Sees Significant Increase in New Student Enrollment and Retention for Spring 2024

Tuesday, February 27

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN. (Feb. 26, 2024) — Bethany College proudly announces a remarkable surge in new student enrollment and retention rates for the Spring 2024 semester, signaling a clear trajectory of growth and sustainability for the institution. Amidst a challenging academic landscape, Bethany College... Read More.

Special Education Shortfall is Shortchanging Kansas Districts and Kids

Tuesday, February 27

By the Kansas Association of School Boards KANSAS — During the 2022-2023 school year, Kansas districts spent a total of $382M to cover significant shortfalls in special education funding. Over the past few days, KASB’s team evaluated extensive data from the Kansas Department of Education... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 Feb. 26 Meeting: Board Approves Strategic Plan, Address Details of Community Survey

Tuesday, February 27

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An updated strategic plan for Hutchinson USD 308 was approved by the Board of Education Monday. The plan is the result of work done during 2023, which included a community survey, from which a design team established a timeline... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Board Ratifies an Approximate 75K Emergency Replacement of a Boiler at MHS

Tuesday, February 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — At a work session meeting Monday, the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education ratified an approximate $75,000 emergency replacement of a boiler at McPherson High School. Three boiler units at MHS failed on Feb. 12, which resulted in a loss... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Discuss Security Issues at Feb. 26 Meeting

Tuesday, February 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Security issues at the McPherson County Courthouse were a major topic of discussion during Monday's County Commission meeting. Sheriff Jerry Montagne said this came up as a result of some recent incidents at the courthouse that raised some concerns.... Read More.