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Hutchinson Community Foundation awards more than $16K in grants

Tuesday, August 29

By Hutchinson Community Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $16,300 to three nonprofit organizations in May and July. Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County.... Read More.

McPherson Commissioners Raise BPU Board Monthly Salary

Tuesday, August 29

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The members of the governing board of the McPherson Board of Public Utilities are in for a raise. McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday approved raising the monthly salary for the BPU Board including that of the City Commissioner who serves... Read More.

County Commission Extends Moratorium on Commercial Solar Energy Projects in McPherson County

Tuesday, August 29

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — During the County Commission Meeting on Monday, Aug. 28, the McPherson County Commission indefinitely extended a moratorium on commercial solar energy projects in McPherson County. The moratorium, which prohibits acceptance or processing of any solar permit applications, will... Read More.

Lyons City Council Sets Hearing for Budget and Exceeding of the Revenue Neutral Rate for Sept. 18

Tuesday, August 29

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — While there are a few specific line items not yet firmed up, the Lyons City Council Monday approved publication of a budget that will slightly lower the property tax levy from 2023, but still be over the Revenue Neutral... Read More.

Non-Injury Plane Crash in McPherson Saturday

Monday, August 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — The Kansas Highway Patrol reported that at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, a 1941 Piper Fixed-Wing Single Engine Aircraft had crashed 500 yards East of 25th Ave and Arapaho Rd, Southeast of Moundridge, Kan. The aircraft pilot, Justin T. Coletti of Salina... Read More.

K-State Opens 2023 Campaign by Hosting SEMO

Monday, August 28

By Kansas State University Athletics (kstatesports.com) THE TOP 5 1) K-State opens its 128th season of football on Saturday when the Wildcats host SEMO in a 6 p.m. contest inside Bill Snyder Family Stadium. The Cats are looking for their sixth season-opening win in the last... Read More.

Kansas Football Set for Friday Night Season Opener Against Missouri State

Monday, August 28

By University of Kansas Athletics LAWRENCE, Kan. (kuathletics.com) — Kansas Football will kick off its 132nd season on Friday, September 1 under the lights when the Jayhawks host Missouri State at 7 p.m. CT from David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. The game will air... Read More.

Wind Surge Win Fifth Straight

Monday, August 28

By the Wichita Wind Surge LITTLE ROCK, AR (milb.com) — In a series where only two home runs had been hit in the previous five games, the Wind Surge hit three home runs in game six and extended their win streak to five games... Read More.

Bulldogs Split at Final Day of Park Tournament

Monday, August 28

By McPherson College Athletics PARKVILLE, Mo. (macbulldogs.com) — The McPherson College Bulldogs split the final day of the Park University tournament on Saturday (Aug. 26), knocking off Morningside in a five-set thriller before falling to the sixth-ranked Park Pirates.Morningside UniversityThe Mustangs got off to a... Read More.

Learn about the Funeral Homes of Rice County

Monday, August 28

By Rice County Historical Society Coronado Quivira Museum RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Tim Birzer, former owner of Birzer Funeral Homes, will present a history of funeral homes in Rice County, dating back to the late 1870s. Tim retired in October of 2017 from his full-time... Read More.

Squeals and Froth Event to Benefit Bluestem PACE Good Neighbor Fund

Monday, August 28

McPHERSON, Kan. — For every beer sold on Friday, Sept. 8 at Three Rings Brewery, $1 of each purchase will benefit the Bluestem PACE Good Neighbor Fund which helps Bluestem PACE participants within the community live well at home.The event will have live entertainment... Read More.

Justice Department Secures Agreement with Highland Community College to Address Racial Discrimination and Harassment

Monday, August 28

By the U.S. Department of Justice. HIGHLAND, Kan. — The Justice Department announced today a settlement agreement with Highland Community College (HCC) in Kansas to resolve the department’s investigation into allegations that Black students, primarily student-athletes, living on HCC’s main campus experienced discriminatory treatment... Read More.