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Identity Theft Suspect Search Causes Brief Lockdown at Moundridge High School

Thursday, October 24

By Lucky Kidd MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — Moundridge High School was briefly placed in a "shelter-in-place" protocol Thursday as law enforcement was searching for a suspect in connection with an identity theft case. Moundridge Police were contracted Oct.17 by Mid Kansas Credit Union regarding a potentially fraudulent... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s October Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Cara Schrag

Thursday, October 24

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Cara Schrag, Roosevelt Elementary School Principal as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Each month, Ad Astra Radio randomly selects a different educator, from... Read More.

Kansas Innovators, Entrepreneurs to be Honored by Huck Boyd Institute

Wednesday, October 23

Annual award winners named from across the state By K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. — Seven entrepreneurial organizations will be recognized by K-State’s Huck Boyd National Institute for Rural Development as the 2024 Huck Boyd Leaders of the Year. This year’s award... Read More.

Kansas Apprentice Champion, KMW Ltd, Honors Graduates Marking National Apprenticeship Week

Wednesday, October 23

By KMW Ltd STERLING, Kan. — KMW Ltd, a strong Kansas Apprentice Champion, will be hosting an event celebrating the U.S. Department of Labor’s 10th Annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW). The U.S. Department of Labor established NAW to showcase and promote high-quality, in-demand career... Read More.

K-State, Kansas Health Foundation Team Up for Statewide Efforts to End Hunger

Wednesday, October 23

By Lindley Lund (K-State News), Chase Willhite (Kansas Health Foundation) MANHATTAN AND WICHITA, Kan. — Kansas State University and the Kansas Health Foundation, or KHF, are joining forces in a new partnership and funding opportunity aimed at ending hunger at the community level across Kansas. This... Read More.

Task Force: Kansas Schools Should Ban Cellphones for All Students

Wednesday, October 23

Members of the Kansas State Board of Education say they want to offer guidelines to local districts but don’t plan to impose statewide restrictions. Cellphone policies, like budget or curriculum decisions, are ultimately up to local school boards. By Suzanne Perez, KMUW/Kansas News Service WICHITA,... Read More.

Kansas Election Official Urges Voters to Avoid U.S. Postal Service Delivery Obstacles

Tuesday, October 22

Scott Schwab recommends dropping ballots in mail no later than Nov. 1 By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. (kansasreflector.com) — Rep. Pat Proctor worries the U.S. Postal Service’s inability to properly process mail-in ballots that disenfranchised nearly 1,000 Kansas voters in the August primary... Read More.

Structure Fire at 1400 Block Briarwood Lane

Tuesday, October 22

McPHERSON, Kan. — At 11:32 a.m., the McPherson Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1400 block of Briarwood Lane. Fire Chief Chad Mayberry released a statement about the fire, sharing that upon arrival, firefighters faced heavy flames originating from a two-car... Read More.

McPherson College Honors Young Alumni at Homecoming

Tuesday, October 22

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — Each year, McPherson College recognizes the accomplishments of young alumni during the Honors Convocation at Homecoming. This year, the five alumni receiving Young Alumni Awards on October 18 in a ceremony at Brown Auditorium included Nathan ’95 and... Read More.

Evergy Announces Two New 705 MW High-Efficiency Natural Gas plants

Tuesday, October 22

Two plants to be built in Kansas will help meet growing energy needs, support reliability By Evergy, Inc. KANSAS CITY, Mo (Oct. 21, 2024) — Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVRG) announced it will invest in two new 705 megawatt (MW) combined-cycle natural gas plants that will be... Read More.

Superintendent Walker Goes the Extra 101 Miles

Monday, October 21

By Central Christian School HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On Saturday, October 12, 2024, John Walker was up before the sun. Having just flown in from a training event in Arizona, he slept in his car awaiting the start of a new challenge. He laced up his... Read More.

Hays, Russell Sue Edwards County Over Efforts to Block Water Transfer Project

Friday, October 18

Hays bought a ranch in Edwards County to supplement its municipal water supply. It argues regulations imposed by county officials are designed to stymie the project. By Allison Kites, Kansas Reflector Two western Kansas towns are accusing a neighboring county of interfering with their efforts to... Read More.