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New Partnership in Respiratory Care Will Better Serve the Reeds of the Region

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) and Barton Community College have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a new partnership aimed at expanding access to respiratory care education and addressing a growing workforce need in central Kansas.Through this agreement, students from Barton will... Read More.

Emergency Crews Rescue Man Trapped in Grain Bin Near Iola

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Emergency crews rescued a 67-year-old man from a grain bin last night about nine miles northeast of Iola.According to a release early this morning from the Allen County Sheriff's Office, Emergency units were dispatched at 7:45 PM to Bernsten Farms... Read More.

City of Great Bend Utility Crews Working on Main Break

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Utility crews are working on a main break in the west easement of Odell Street between Zarah Drive and Cheyenne Drive. Minimal disruptions to service may occur.Please be careful and attentive when driving in these areas. The City apologizes for... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $10.4M to Increase Broadband Adoption

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $10.4 million will be invested in critical broadband initiatives through the Advancing Digital Opportunities to Connect Kansans (ADOPT) program. The Kansas Office of Broadband Development will partner with 18 organizations across the state to connect... Read More.

Plea Entered in Fatal 2024 Hit and Run Near Newton

A Hutchinson woman has entered a plea in connection with a fatal hit and on the south edge of Newton in April 2024, Under a plea agreement.Samara Maple admitted at a hearing in Harvey County District Court Tuesday to leaving the scene of a... Read More.

Higher Learning Commission Reaffirms McPherson College Accreditation

McPHERSON, Kan. — The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) reaffirmed McPherson College’s accreditation following the June meeting of its Institutional Actions Council. As part of the reaffirmation, the HLC invited the college to pursue the Open Pathway for its next 10-year accreditation cycle — signaling... Read More.

Abilene 2025 Primary Election Update

Abilene voters narrowed the field for three City Commission seats in Tuesday's primary election.The Dickinson County Clerk's Office released these unofficial results Tuesday nightDebby Lytle 379 Alan M. Baier 342 John Kolhoff 323 Cy Taylor 304 Bruce L, Johnson 290 Rebecca Perkins 257 ... Read More.