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City of Hutchinson About to Move on the Atrium

Thursday, June 27

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Issues involving the former Atrium Hotel at 11th and K-61 are about to come to a head.The Hutchinson City Council will be asked Tuesday July 2nd to set a show-cause public hearing for August 20th on whether the long-troubled... Read More.

Sen. Moran Announces $2.1M in Congressional Funding for McPherson College and $275K for McPherson Police Department

Thursday, June 27

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — U.S. Senator Jerry Moran made two big announcements to the McPherson community today. He has secured $2.1 million in new, congressionally directed funding for McPherson College and $275,000 for the McPherson Police Department.Senator Moran shared that on Republican days... Read More.

Senator Jerry Moran Secures $2.1 Million for McPherson College’s Rural Health Initiative

Thursday, June 27

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — Senator Jerry Moran announced he has secured $2.1 million in new, congressionally directed funding for McPherson College during a news conference on campus June 27, 2024. The federal funds will support the college’s initiative to create an educational center... Read More.

ReUse It Center June Donations

Thursday, June 27

By the ReUse It Center McPHERSON, Kan. — Thanks to shoppers and volunteers throughout the month of June, the ReUse It Center was able to donate $3,250.00 to the following organizations. The McPherson Senior CenterThe McPherson Senior Centeris a non-profit 501c3 which was established in... Read More.

Woodie Seat Freeway Phase 1 Complete

Wednesday, June 26

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan – The City of Hutchinson Engineering Department has received notification from APAC that Phase 1 of the Woodie Seat Freeway Improvements project has been successfully completed. As a result, the traffic control measures have been removed, and the... Read More.

Old K-14 Resurfacing is Set in Reno, Rice Counties

Wednesday, June 26

By Kansas Department of Transportation RENO/RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Resurfacing will start soon on three sections of Old K-14 in Reno and Rice counties.The Kansas Department of Transportation project involves a mill and overlay in Reno County from the south city limits of Nickerson to... Read More.

Stroke of Genius: Brush Up Hutch Program Expands and Thrives

Wednesday, June 26

By BowerComm HUTCHINSON, Kan, — The Brush Up Hutch program, a partnership between Interfaith Housing & Community Services and the City of Hutchinson, has witnessed significant growth and expansion, thanks to substantial funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).This initiative, which focuses on providing... Read More.

Field Survey Set for Guardrail Improvements in Rush, Barton Counties

Wednesday, June 26

By the Kansas Department of Transportation RUSH/BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — A field survey for proposed K-4 guardrail improvements will begin soon in Rush and Barton counties.The survey for the Kansas Department of Transportation will be 7 miles east of the K4/U.S.183 junction at La Crosse,... Read More.

Funding Available for Projects in KDOT’s Rail Service Improvement Program

Wednesday, June 26

By the Kansas Department of Transportation An estimated $10 million in funding is available for projects submitted to the Rail Service Improvement Program, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The selected projects will help to enhance safety, promote economic efficiency and improve sustainability... Read More.

Stream Advisory Issued for Smoky Hill River located East of Salina, Kansas

Wednesday, June 26

By Kansas Department of Health and Environment SALINE COUNTY, Kan. — Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Smoky Hill River from Salina east to the confluence with the Saline River.The stream advisory is the result of operational... Read More.

7 Kansas Businesses Awarded Small Business Grants

Tuesday, June 25

By Main Street America American Express and Main Street America Tuesday announced the 500 small business owners who have been awarded $10,000 through the Backing Small Businesses grant program. The program’s 2024 grant recipients represent U.S. small businesses across all 50 states, plus D.C.... Read More.

HutchCC Trustees to Hold Special Meeting for Position Name Change of Outgoing President Dr. Carter File

Tuesday, June 25

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College Trustees will take action on a job position name for outgoing president Dr. Carter File at a special meeting Thursday evening at 6:30 at the Shears Technology Center.Dr. Tricia Paramore will assume the presidency of HutchCC,... Read More.