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Upcoming K-14 Ramp Closures Set in Reno County

Thursday, May 9

By the Kansas Department of Transportation RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The entrance ramp from Fourth Avenue to southbound K-14 is expected to close Monday, May 13, and reopen around 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 15.The exit ramp from southbound K-14 to Sixth Avenue is expected to... Read More.

Jo Unruh, Connie Grennan and Nikolous Rempe Named 2024 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunt Winners

Thursday, May 9

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The theme of the 2024 McPherson County All Schools Day Button Hunts factored into both the hunt's virtual location and where the medallion was found.Nikolous Rempe found the medallion early Wednesday morning at the base of a tree... Read More.

Congratulations 2024 Graduates

Wednesday, May 8

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. (May 3, 2024) — Bethany College conferred degrees upon 99 students in Presser Hall Auditorium on April 27, 2024. The ceremony honored students who earned Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Music Education from the college... Read More.

Barton Presents Student Ambassador Awards

Wednesday, May 8

By Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College has announced its 2023-24 Brant J. Ballhorst Student Ambassadors of the Year. Named in memory of Brant J. Ballhorst, the award recognizes two outstanding Student Ambassadors each year. The winners this year were... Read More.

Dirty Water, Inconsistent Billing Plague Neighborhood Near Salina

Wednesday, May 8

‘You never know if it’s going to smell like sewage,’ a resident says of her tap water By Allison Kite, Kansas Reflector SALINE COUNTY, Kan. — Misty Livingston-Holmes has lived most of her life in her subdivision northwest of Salina.She loved growing up there, and... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Holds Regular Meeting, Schedules Special Meeting

Tuesday, May 7

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Board of Education held its regularly scheduled meeting on May 6th at 6:00pm at the USD 308 Administration Center. The full agenda can be found here: https://go.boarddocs.com/ks/usd308/board.nsf/publicThe scheduled presentations were not heard, and were... Read More.

Barton Community College Students Honored for Academic Achievements, Evans Named Coca-Cola Scholar

Tuesday, May 7

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Six students from Barton Community College in the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society were recognized as members of the PTK All-State Academic team during an award luncheon on April 12 at the Courtyard... Read More.

Generous Gift from Mull Family Enhances Barton Community College’s Fine Arts and Agriculture Program

Tuesday, May 7

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Keith and Marian Mull family were long-time supporters and donors of Barton Community College and the Barton Foundation, with gifts dating back 30 years, and a recent gift of significance made in memory... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson Update: Final Week

Tuesday, May 7

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — We have reached the final week of the Mastermind McPherson County Survey. While significantly more surveys have been received than last year, there are a few communities that we still need more responses. Amount needed from community: Canton: 9Galva:... Read More.

Larned City Council Authorizes Submission of CBDB Grant to Help Fund Larned Community Center Improvements

Tuesday, May 7

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The Larned City Council has authorized the submission of a Community Development Block Grant to help fund improvements to the Larned Community Center and two agreements related to the application. City Manager Brad Elits told the Council Monday one... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Wage Raises for Employees, Effective Monday

Tuesday, May 7

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A raise is on the way for McPherson City Employees. As part of a large number of personnel related items City Commissioners Tuesday approved a seven percent across the board wage adjustment to be effective Monday, May 13. Four... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Take Possession of a Hat Rack with Significant History

Tuesday, May 7

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners took possession of a hat rack Monday, one that has a lot of history tied to it.Retired Sheriff and former Commissioner Harris Terry a few years back came into possession of a hat rack that... Read More.