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Joe Hammeke Chosen as New Reno County Youth Services Director

By Reno County Kansas    RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Youth Services Assistant Director Joe Hammeke has been chosen as the new Reno County Youth Services Director starting Saturday, December 23, 2023. Current Youth Services Director Shelly Bredemeier is retiring on December 22, 2023, after 35 years... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces More than $8M for Safer Roads

By the Kansas Office of the Governor   TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced on Dec. 20 that 19 communities across the state will receive $8.3 million for projects that improve safety on local roadways. This is the third round of Kansas grant recipients through... Read More.

Canton-Galva Teacher Dies from Injuries in Friday Crash

By Lucky Kidd   McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — A Canton-Galva High School teacher has died from injuries sustained in a December 15th crash. USD 419 Superintendent Jim Struber announced Wednesday agricultural education teacher Ashley Austin passed away Tuesday night at a Wichita hospital, where she was... Read More.

Larned State Hospital Escapee Ordered to Stand Trial

By Lucky Kidd   LARNED, Kan. — The man who escaped from Larned State Hospital's Sexual Predator Treatment Program in the summer of 2021 was ordered to stand trial following a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Pawnee County District Court. According to a release from Pawnee County Attorney... Read More.

Kansas Highway Patrol Promotes Safety During Winter Holidays

By Kansas Highway Patrol   Troopers will be out on the roads to assist motorists throughout the holiday weekend. The Christmas and New Year’s travel season has arrived and the Kansas Highway Patrol urges motorists to practice safety on the roads this holiday season. More people will... Read More.

Finalists Announced for Barton Community College Presidency

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College   GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College is pleased to announce the final two candidates in the search for the College’s next president. The search began in September when Dr. Carl Heilman announced his retirement effective June 30 after... Read More.

“All Hands on Deck” Professional Development Day in Reno County

By Hutchinson Public Schools   HUTCHINSON, Kan. — January 3rd, 2024, is the first “All Hands on Deck” professional development day in Reno County and the largest in Kansas this year. A collaborative team including members from each Reno County School District (USD 308, 309, 310,... Read More.