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KDOT Announces Approved December Bids for State Highway Construction and Maintenance Projects

Thursday, January 16

The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Dec. 18, 2024, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work. District One... Read More.

Rice Community Health CEO Elected 2025 Chair of KHA Board of Directors

Wednesday, January 15

TOPEKA, Kan. (Jan. 7, 2025) — George Stover, Chief Executive Officer, Rice Community Health, was recently elected 2025 Chair of the Kansas Hospital Association Board of Directors. The election took place during the association's annual meeting in Overland Park.Stover has been an active member... Read More.

Great Things are on the “Horizon” for Buhler Teacher

Wednesday, January 15

By the Buhler High School Journalism Department BUHLER, Kan. (Jan. 9, 2025) — Buhler High School Agriculture Education teacher Rylie Sanders learned she was a recipient of the Kansas Horizon Award. She later received a call from Dr. Randy Watson, Kansas Commissioner of Education, congratulating... Read More.

City of Newton to Accept $3M State Grant to Extend Sand Creek Bike Path

Wednesday, January 15

By the City of Newton NEWTON, Kan. — At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission approved moving forward with accepting almost $3 million in grant money to partially fund an extension of the Sand Creek Bike Path.Last summer, the City applied for Transportation Alternatives funding from... Read More.

Hutchinson First Responders Compete in 2025 Battle of the Badges

Wednesday, January 15

By the American Red Cross HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Saving lives and helping others is always the top priority for Hutchinson first responders. Again, this year, these first responders will be using that lifesaving priority to bolster the community’s blood supply. Join Hutchinson’s first responders and... Read More.

‘Dad How Do I’ Creator Rob Kenney to Open 2025 Dillon Lecture Series

Tuesday, January 14

By HutchCC News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Ray and Stella Dillon Lecture Series at Hutchinson Community College will open its 2025 series with Rob Kenney, creator of the YouTube channel “Dad, How Do I?” on Tuesday, February 4 at 10:30 am at the Hutchinson Sports... Read More.

City of Chanute Proclaims MLK Day of Service Alongside NCCC RSVP

Tuesday, January 14

By Huntyr Schwegman CHANUTE, Kan. — The Chanute City Commission on Monday approved a proclamation designating the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, Jan. 20, as a Day of Service in Chanute. The proclamation was signed by Chanute Mayor Jacob LaRue, and was accepted... Read More.

New Leadership Officially Joins Lyons City Council Monday, Jan. 13

Tuesday, January 14

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — Monday night was the changing of the guard for the Lyons City Council as three newly elected Council members Cecil Burdette, Rick Miller and Jim Cedeno took their seats and Alicia Hommon assumed the Mayor's position.Outgoing Mayor Dustin Schultz... Read More.

Hiatt Enterprises Expands to South Hutch with StartUp Hutch Support

Monday, January 13

By StartUp Hutch HUTCHINSON, Kan — Hiatt Enterprises, the parent company of All Pro Plumbing, Heating & Air, has secured a $50,000 loan from the StartUp Hutch Fund, in collaboration with Peoples Bank and Trust, to support their expansion into South Hutchinson.Following their recent acquisition... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Announces Retirement of President & CEO Becky Goss

Monday, January 13

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) announced that its President and CEO, Becky Goss, will retire at the end of 2025. Goss, who has been with the Foundation since its inception in January 2001, has served... Read More.

New President Named for Hesston College

Monday, January 13

By Lucky Kidd HESSTON, Kan. — Mark Landes was named the 10th president of Hesston College on Monday. Landes, who previously worked for the college from 2013 to 2019 as vice president of finance and operations and during which time he was twice acting president... Read More.

Lindsborg Community Hospital Names New Administrator

Monday, January 13

SALINA, Kan. — Lindsborg Community Hospital (LCH) will officially welcome its new administrator, Mark Rooker near the end of January.Salina Regional Health Center CEO, Joel Phelps shared with the hospital that the new administrator had been selected on Monday.Rooker has had 27 years of... Read More.