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Ponce Named Ambassador of the Year

Tuesday, April 30

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. (April 29,2024) — Hutchinson Community College has announced that Katie Ponce has been selected as the 2023-2024 Wes Christopher Ambassador of the Year.Katie is a 2022 graduate of Macksville High School. In addition to serving as an Ambassador, Katie... Read More.

Applications Open for Second Cohort of Kansas Commerce Rural Champions

Tuesday, April 30

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (April 29,2024) — Lieutenant Governor and Commerce Secretary David Toland announced that the Office of Rural Prosperity has opened applications for the second cohort of Rural by Choice Champions. Offered in collaboration with the Patterson Family Foundation,... Read More.

HutchCC Meat Evaluation Team Claims National Championship

Tuesday, April 30

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Community College meat animal evaluation team wrapped up a strong spring with a national championship from the All East Intercollegiate Livestock Judging contest hosted by Mississippi State University April 18-20. This was the inaugural event for junior... Read More.

Earth Matters on Mission to Inspire Young Minds Through Power of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

Tuesday, April 30

By the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Earth Matters volunteers are on a mission to boost environmental consciousness and inspire young minds to combat pollution through the power of reduce, reuse, and recycle! Our journey kicked off in mid-March as they... Read More.

Zion Burgess to Represent Hutchinson and Kansas in Bid to Become Southwest Region Youth of the Year June 12

Monday, April 29

By the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On June 12th, Zion will meet in Dallas to represent Hutchinson and the state of Kansas in a bid to become the Southwest Region Youth of the Year. Zion is a Principal's Honor Roll... Read More.

Damage Information Sought by Area Emergency Management Officials

Monday, April 29

By Lucky Kidd SOUTHEAST, Kan. — Emergency Management officials around the area are asking anyone who had flood or other damage from the weekend storms to contact them. This is part of the process that could lead to disaster declaration requests being submitted, which require a... Read More.

Tetanus Shots Offered to Individuals Affected by Flooding

Monday, April 29

By SEK Multi-County Health Department SOUTHEAST, Kan. — SEK Multi-County Health Department is offering free tetanus shots for individuals affected by the recent flooding. Tetanus shots will be available to impacted residents as well as first responders, volunteers, or any others who have been... Read More.

Senator Marshall Hosts Electric Providers and Greensburg Community Roundtable

Monday, April 29

By the Office of U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. GREENSBURG, Kan. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., met with municipal and cooperative electric providers to discuss the issues facing the industry as demand increases. These community leaders raised concerns regarding the Biden Administration’s new power... Read More.

Senator Marshall Visits Barclay College Nursing Program

Monday, April 29

By the Office of U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. HAVILAND, Kan. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. toured Barclay College’s new nursing program. The college in Haviland has the only 4-year nursing school program in Southwest Kansas and is working to fill the health care... Read More.

Senator Marshall Visits Groundbreaking Ceremonies for Blue Twins Farm Dairy

Monday, April 29

By the Office of U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. LEWIS, Kan. — U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Blue Twin Circle Dairy in Edwards County. The 25,000-head dairy will deliver milk directly to the Hilmar Cheese plant currently... Read More.

Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial Services to be Held May 2 & 3

Monday, April 29

By Kansas Highway Patrol KANSAS — In honor of National Police Week, and National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, the State of Kansas will be holding its annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Friday, May 3. A Candlelight Vigil will take place on Thursday, May 2.... Read More.

McPherson College Honors Alumni

Monday, April 29

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. (April 26, 2024) — The McPherson College Citation of Merit award recipients for 2024 are Ron ’60 and Rita (Smallwood) ’61 Harden; Larry ’65 and Sandee (Hoover) ’65 Kitzel; and Sigrid Wagner Horner ‘70. These recipients exemplify the college’s mission... Read More.