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Alex Specht Named MHS Assistant Principal for SY2024/25

Monday, April 22

By McPherson Public Schools McPHERSON, Kan. — USD 418 is pleased to announce that Mr. Alex Specht will serve as Assistant Principal of McPherson High Schools, effective July 1, 2024.When asked what he looks forward to, Mr. Specht shared the following: “I am excited... Read More.

2023 Kansas Civil Asset Forfeiture Report Released

Monday, April 22

By the Kansas Bureau of Investigation TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) recently provided the 2023 Kansas Civil Asset Forfeiture Report to the Kansas Legislature, and released it to the public at https://kasfr.kbi.ks.gov/.Civil asset forfeiture is a procedure that authorizes... Read More.

Structure Fire at 5400 Block of East 4th

Monday, April 22

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. (April 22, 2024) — At approximately 1657 hours (4:57 p.m.) the Hutchinson Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire in the 5400 block of East 4th. While enroute, crews were able to see visible smoke shortly after... Read More.

Lyons Public Golf Course Upcoming Events, Updates, League Registration Due May 8

Monday, April 22

LYONS, Kan. — The Lyons Public Golf Course (LPGC) has several events and tournaments coming up soon and sent out a 2024 schedule and a league registration to remind members to sign up before May 8.Staff from the course shared that they will be... Read More.

65 Years Strong: Great Bend Chamber to Host Business After Hours for OPI

Monday, April 22

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — Join the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce in commemorating Office Products, Inc. (OPI) and their remarkable 65 years in business at the upcoming Business After Hours event. Proudly hosted by the Great Bend Chamber... Read More.

Carissa Paxton Named Hutchinson’s New Housing Coordinator

Monday, April 22

By the City of Hutchinson HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson proudly announces the appointment of Carissa Paxton as the new Housing Coordinator, effective April 22, 2024.Carissa Paxton, a long-time resident of Hutchinson, Kansas, brings extensive experience and a strong commitment to community development... Read More.

Family of Harold Nachtigall to Support Computer Science Major

Monday, April 22

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, Kan. (April 19, 2024) — The family of Harold Nachtigall (g’56) (ff ’66-’74) has agreed to fund a faculty member for three years in the restarted Computer Science major at Tabor College.Nachtigall taught mathematics for eight years and he and... Read More.

Moving into May: USD 308 Events April 22-27

Monday, April 22

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — USD 308 is excited to bring you a week full of events as April winds down and we head into May. Please check communications from your student's school, as this is not a comprehensive list, and many other... Read More.

Miss Kansas Competition to be held June 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2024 at Pratt Community College in Pratt, Kansas

Monday, April 22

By the Miss Kansas Organization PRATT, Kan. — Miss Kansas 2024 will be crowned on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the 2024 Miss Kansas Competition. The Miss Kansas Organization (MKO) is proud to welcome 26 Miss Kansas delegates from the State of Kansas to the... Read More.

Pop Evil and Diamante to Rock the Stage at the 2024 Kansas State Fair

Monday, April 22

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Get ready for an electrifying night of rock as Pop Evil takes the stage with Diamante at the 2024 Kansas State Fair on Friday, September 13, at 7:30 p.m.Formed in North Muskegon, Michigan, in 2001, Pop Evil... Read More.

FHSU Tigers Band Together for Giving Day

Saturday, April 20

By the FHSU Foundation HAYS, Kan. — Tiger fans near and far banded together earlier this week for Fort Hays State University’s 4th annual Giving Day. While numbers are still being finalized, preliminary results show that nearly 1,000 gifts were made, totaling more than $170,000.This... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Compromise Legislation to Provide Greater Flexibility for Schools to Determine State Aid

Friday, April 19

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today signed Senate Bill 73, amending the process for determining school district enrollment under the Kansas School Equity and Enhancement Act (KSEEA). “This bill represents a crucial step in ensuring that our... Read More.