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Ad Astra Radio’s October Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Lauren Denison

Friday, October 18

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Heartland Credit Union. Lauren Denison is a first-year teacher and teaches 4th grade at Morgan Elementary School. Morgan Elementary is where Denison's education... Read More.

Kansas Energy Program Receives Grant to Help Implement Energy Efficiency Projects in Kansas

Friday, October 18

By Grant Guggisberg, K-State News and Communications MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Kansas Energy Program has received more than $600,000 in grant funding from the Kansas Corporation Commission to help Kansans achieve energy efficiency. The Kansas Energy Program, or KEP, will... Read More.

Vote for Your Favorite Christian Artist at Next Year’s Kansas State Fair

Thursday, October 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Fair would like your input for the 2025 Christian act at the Nex-Tech Grandstand. Vote for your favorite artist by Friday, Oct. 18. Ben Fuller Josiah Queen CeCe Winans Tauren Wells Have another suggestion, write your answer in! 2025... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces 2024 Kansas Economic Report

Thursday, October 17

TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly announced that the 2024 Kansas Economic Report highlights growth in the state's labor workforce, continued low unemployment, and record exports. The report, produced by the Labor Market Information Services division of the Kansas Department of Labor, provides a... Read More.

Pfizer Lays Off 80 Salary Personnel at McPherson Plant

Thursday, October 17

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Pfizer's McPherson Pharmaceutical facility laid off 80 salaried personnel, mostly from management and engineering. Those layoffs have taken place over the past two days, and did not affect production personnel at McPherson County's largest employer. Pfizer said in a statement... Read More.

Bulldog Athletic Facilities Get New Name

Thursday, October 17

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — The center of Bulldog athletic activity has a new name – Holman Fieldhouse. The renaming marks the completion of a major renovation and addition to the former Sport Center and honors the family that supported the expansion project. In 2022,... Read More.

$31.5M to be Awarded for 31 Bicycle, Pedestrian Projects Across Kansas

Wednesday, October 16

TOPEKA, Kan. — On October 14, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly announced that nearly $31.5 million will be awarded to fund 31 projects across Kansas. These projects aim to enhance the safety, accessibility, and mobility of communities by creating more walkable and bike-friendly routes through... Read More.

Hutchinson Native Builds on Seabees’ 82-Year Legacy

Wednesday, October 16

By Ashley Craig, Navy Office of Community Outreach GULFPORT, Miss. — Since 1942, sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy’s Construction Force have been building and fighting around the world. Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport, located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, is home to... Read More.

Man Convicted of Running Over Nickerson Family

Monday, October 14

By Lucky Kidd LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Kentucky jury has convicted a man who ran down four members of a Nickerson Family in July 2022, killing one and critically injuring two others. A Jefferson County, (Ky) jury deliberated less than two hours before finding Michael Hurley... Read More.

Hutchinson Zoo Achieves Prestigious AZA Accreditation and Celebrates with Special Event

Monday, October 14

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Zoo is thrilled to announce that it has received accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), a prestigious honor granted to only the top zoos and aquariums worldwide. This recognition was awarded during... Read More.

Stephen Beus Returns to Perform in Lingenfelter Artist Series at McPherson College

Monday, October 14

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — The award-winning pianist Stephen Beus is the featured artist at the next Fern Lingenfelter Artist Series concert at McPherson College. In 2016, Beus gave the inaugural recital that launched the Lingenfelter Artist Series and returns to celebrate this milestone... Read More.

Relay For Life of Saline County Surpasses 2024 Fundraising Goal, Raising $50,158; Announces Kickoff for 2025 Fundraising Season

Monday, October 14

By the American Cancer Society/Relay For Life of Saline County SALINE COUNTY, Kan. — Relay For Life of Saline County is thrilled to announce the outstanding results of the 2024 Relay for Life season. The annual walk took place on Saturday, June 22nd at Kansas... Read More.