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Heide, Lopez Nominated for Kansas Teacher Promise Award

Wednesday, October 4

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, Kan. — Emma Heide (cs) and Regan (James, g’22) Lopez were recognized as Tabor College’s 2023 Kansas Teacher of Promise Award nominees.Heide is student-teaching at Pray Woodman Elementary in Wichita, Kan., and Lopez is teaching at William Allen White Elementary School... Read More.

USD 308 Announces KSDE Horizon Award Nominees

Wednesday, October 4

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Tuesday, September 26th, Hutchinson Public Schools surprised two new teachers as 2024 Kansas Horizon Award nominees. Ashley Sharbutt, Physical Education teacher at Hutchinson Middle School 7 and Ethan Wedel, Music Teacher at Lincoln-McCandless Elementary School.The Kansas Horizon... Read More.

Barton Community College’s “Prairie Ink” Accepting Submissions Through Nov. 26

Wednesday, October 4

By Ad Astra News GREAT BEND Kan. — Barton Community College's annual literary publication, "Prairie Ink," is in its 15th edition and is currently accepting submissions.They will be accepting submissions from Barton students, alumni and all residents of the seven counties in Barton's service region... Read More.

Barton Community College Dance Program Alum Strives in Hometown

Wednesday, October 4

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Maddy Hayden-Rideaux is the head coach of the Great Bend High School Dance Team, and she owns Be Dance Studios in downtown Great Bend. She’s truly living her dreams and built a large part... Read More.

Little River Fall Festival Oct. 21

Wednesday, October 4

By Ad Astra News LITTLE RIVER, Kan. — Little River's Annual Fall Festival is coming up on Oct. 21, 2023. Events will begin at 9:30 a.m. and run through the afternoon. There will be an ATV Rally, Car Show, a Craft Show, Cornhole Tournament, raffles, kids'... Read More.

WACCC Crawl for Cancer

Wednesday, October 4

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — There will be a local pub crawl for Women and Children Combating Cancer from 4 to 8:30 p.m. at participating locations in McPherson on Friday, Oct. 13Jen Bonham, a representative for WACCC shared during the Chamber Connection at Bluestem... Read More.

Evergy, Regulators Near Deal on Kansas Electric Rates

Wednesday, October 4

Regulators will hold a hearing on the agreement on Monday. By Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector Evergy is close to a deal with state regulators that would reduce electric rates in the Kansas City area and raise costs for the company’s other Kansas customers.If the deal... Read More.

Public Invited to Bison Auction at Maxwell Wildlife Refuge on November 1

Wednesday, October 4

By the Kansas Department of Wildlife and ParksPRATT, Kan. — On Nov. 1, 2023, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks will hold a public auction for surplus bison from Maxwell Wildlife Refuge and the Sandsage Bison Range. The auction will begin at 11... Read More.

National Emergency Alert Test Scheduled Wednesday

Tuesday, October 3

By Lucky Kidd A national emergency alert test is scheduled for Wednesday at 1:20 PM.This will actually be two alerts, one of which is activation of the Emergency Alert System on radio and TV stations and most cable systems. This part of the test, which... Read More.

Allen Samuels Presents the “Raminator” Oct. 13 – 14

Tuesday, October 3

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Are you a fan of big trucks? Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Hutchinson will be showing off the "Raminator" at 30th and Lorraine on Oct. 13 and Oct. 14.Friday, there will be a Preshow, where the... Read More.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Suspect Makes Initial Appearance, Fund Established for Family of Victim

Tuesday, October 3

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Charges have been filed against a McPherson man in connection with a Saturday night hit and run northeast of McPherson that claimed the life of Pedeo Amezcua-Gonzalez.Brice Kasting made his initial appearance in McPherson County District Court Tuesday morning... Read More.

$47M in Federal Funds Being Awarded for Two Kansas Rail Projects

Tuesday, October 3

By the Kansas Office of the GovernorTOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced two short-line railroad companies in Kansas are being awarded a combined $47 million in federal funding for rail improvement projects as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Watco, based in... Read More.