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Closing of Limb and Brush Drop Sites

Thursday, June 13

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The limb and brush drop sites will be closing permanently effective Friday, June 14th. Residents are encouraged to utilize the Reno County Landfill for limb and brush disposal from this date onward. In just ten days, the Public... Read More.

Extra Caution Needed on Kansas Roads During Harvest

Thursday, June 13

By Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — It’s a busy time for farmers in Kansas, with wheat harvest underway. The Kansas Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to use more caution and patience when traveling around farm trucks, tractors, combines, and other implements. “With wheat... Read More.

McPherson College’s Art & Design Program Hosts World-Class Artist For Summer Workshop

Thursday, June 13

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College will offer a unique opportunity to Kansas high school art instructors and top high school art students when it hosts Doug Casebeer to lead a three-day workshop this summer at the college. Casebeer is one of... Read More.

Barbara Lilyhorn and Mike Mathews Recognized for Retirement from Reno County

Thursday, June 13

By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. (June 12, 2024) — The Reno County Commission held their meeting this morning, June 12, 2024, in the Veterans Room at the courthouse. Barbara Lilyhorn, Director of Aging and Public Transportation, and Mike Mathews, Director of Information... Read More.

Relay For Life of Saline County Aims to Raise $50,000 to Help End Cancer As We Know It

Wednesday, June 12

By the American Cancer Society SALINA, Kan. — Saline County’s annual Relay For Life event will take place on Saturday, June 22nd from 4:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The volunteer-led event will celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and raise funds to... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Approve Disposal of Surplus Reno County Area Transit Buses

Wednesday, June 12

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Reno County Commissioners Wednesday approved the disposal of surplus Reno County Area Transit buses. The process for disposal of buses differs from usual procedures due to Kansas Department of Transportation requirements related to grants used to acquire them. Aging... Read More.

Evergy Energy Solutions and The Monarch Cement Company Break Ground on Innovative Solar Project

Wednesday, June 12

By Evergy HUMBOLDT, Kan. — The Monarch Cement Company and Evergy Energy Solutions have embarked on a groundbreaking solar project that is set to serve as a model for the cement industry’s adoption of renewable energy. On April 17, officials from Evergy Energy Solutions gathered on... Read More.

Ft. Larned USD 495 Board Approves Negotiated Agreement Handbook with Teachers Including $1,250 Base Salary Increase

Wednesday, June 12

By Lucky Kidd LARNED, Kan. — The Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education Monday approved the Negotiated Agreement handbook with their teachers. The agreement calls for a $1,250 increase in the base salary plus step and column movement, along with supplemental increases for certified... Read More.

Five Pawnee County Students Honored for Perfect Assessment Scores

Wednesday, June 12

By Lucky Kidd PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — Four students at Fort Larned Elementary School and one from Pawnee Heights were honored by the Pawnee County Commission Monday for achieving perfect scores on state assessment tests earlier this spring. Fort Larned Elementary 5th grader Zephaniah Vagle had... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Faces Costly State Water Regulations for New Daycare Facility

Wednesday, June 12

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — State water regulations are coming into play for Buhler USD 313's new Daycare facility at 56th and Plum, and they will not be cheap. Superintendent Cindy Couchman told the Board of Education Monday night because of the number of students... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Meeting 6-11-24: Commission Declines Paying Nearly $500 Bill for Use of Roll-Off Dumpster for 1339 North Myers Cleanup

Wednesday, June 12

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — On a 2-1 vote, the McPherson City Commission declined Tuesday to pay a nearly $500 bill for use of a roll-off dumpster on cleanup of a property at 1339 North Myers. Planning and Zoning Administrator Virgil Lyon asked collection of... Read More.

Family, Friends and Members of the Kansas Legislature Pay Final Farewell to State Representative Les Mason

Tuesday, June 11

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Several current and past members of the Kansas Legislature, including at least two past speakers, along with many friends and family paid their final farewell to State Representative Les Mason of McPherson Tuesday. Kansas House Speaker Daniel Hawkins spoke of... Read More.

Closing of Limb and Brush Drop Sites

Extra Caution Needed on Kansas Roads During Harvest

McPherson College’s Art & Design Program Hosts World-Class Artist For Summer Workshop

Barbara Lilyhorn and Mike Mathews Recognized for Retirement from Reno County

Relay For Life of Saline County Aims to Raise $50,000 to Help End Cancer As We Know It

Reno County Commissioners Approve Disposal of Surplus Reno County Area Transit Buses

Evergy Energy Solutions and The Monarch Cement Company Break Ground on Innovative Solar Project

Ft. Larned USD 495 Board Approves Negotiated Agreement Handbook with Teachers Including $1,250 Base Salary Increase

Five Pawnee County Students Honored for Perfect Assessment Scores

Buhler USD 313 Faces Costly State Water Regulations for New Daycare Facility

McPherson City Commission Meeting 6-11-24: Commission Declines Paying Nearly $500 Bill for Use of Roll-Off Dumpster for 1339 North Myers Cleanup

Family, Friends and Members of the Kansas Legislature Pay Final Farewell to State Representative Les Mason

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