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Barton County Commissioners Accept $74K Contract for Design Services on Bridge Replacement Project

Tuesday, June 25

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday accepted a bid from American Plains Co-op for purchase of 25,000 gallons of diesel fuel for the Landfill at a price of $2.99 a gallon. American Plains was the only firm of three contracted... Read More.

Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre Announces Invitation to Bid for Heritage Trust Fund Project

Tuesday, June 25

By Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre, Inc. HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Fox Theatre is pleased to announce the commencement of the bidding process for a newly funded project under the Heritage Trust Fund grant. This project represents a significant opportunity for qualified contractors to contribute to... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Meeting 6/24/24: Updates on County Communication Tower Sites

Tuesday, June 25

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners received the 2025 funding request of $30,000 from STEP MC during Monday's meeting. New executive director Angela Brunk said this is the same funding they received for 2024, although their budget is increasing for next... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Meeting 6/25/24: Drainage and Sewer Projects Accepted in the Deerfield Estates South Subdivision

Tuesday, June 25

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Bids from Prairie Landworks for street, drainage and sewer projects in the Deerfield Estates South Subdivision were accepted by McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday. This is being bid as two projects, one for street and drainage and the other for... Read More.

Kansas Medicaid Program Expands Coverage to Include Doula Services

Tuesday, June 25

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is pleased to announce that the state Medicaid program, known as KanCare, will now cover doula services. The coverage, effective July 1, 2024, will allow Medicaid beneficiaries in... Read More.

KHP’s Newest Troopers Graduate from Training Academy

Tuesday, June 25

By the Kansas Highway Patrol SALINA, Kan. — The newest class of Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers graduated from the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy on Tuesday, June 18th in Salina, Kansas.KHP Recruit Class #68 began 24 weeks of training on Tuesday, January 9th at the... Read More.

Celebrate Safely This Independence Day with Tips from the Experts

Tuesday, June 25

Prevent Fireworks Related Injuries this July 4 By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Office of the State Fire Marshal (KSFM) and Safe Kids Kansas would like to share some important safety tips to ensure that all... Read More.

Bethany College Welcomes Shaun Day as Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Music

Monday, June 24

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. (June 17, 2024) — Bethany College is proud to announce the appointment of Shaun Day as the new Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Music. Day brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for music... Read More.

Newest Hotel in McPherson Candlewood Suites Celebrates with Community at Chamber Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Monday, June 24

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Candlewood Suites, the newest hotel in McPherson officially celebrated with the community during a chamber ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 20.“Hotels are one of the first impressions that people often have of a town, so the fact that we... Read More.

Increased Activity of Vector-Borne Diseases Identified in Kansas

Monday, June 24

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment While ticks and mosquitoes are a natural part of our environment, it is important to know that some may transmit harmful diseases. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) tracks illnesses caused by ticks and... Read More.

Celebrate Independence Day in Style at Red, White, & Brews

Monday, June 24

By AS Designed Co HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Get ready for an explosive celebration as AS Designed Co. and Carrie's Beer Garden present Red, White, & Brews on June 28th and 29th at Carrie's Beer Garden and Charlie's Wine Garden, located at the Kansas State Fairgrounds.Bring... Read More.

Objections Board Rejects Residency Complaint Against GOP Candidate for Kansas House

Friday, June 21

By Sherman Smith, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — A state panel agreed Friday to allow Republican Kyler Sweely to remain on the ballot as a candidate for a Kansas House seat in a Hutchinson district, despite concerns that he appears not to be living... Read More.