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Lyons Middle School and High School 3rd Quarter Kind Teachers, Staff and Kind Students Awarded

Thursday, March 28

By Brenna Eller LYONS, Kan. — Recently, State Farm Insurance Agent Tory Tipp presented the Kindness Revolution awards to the teachers, staff and students at Lyons Middle School and Lyons High School."You don't have to be the brightest, you don't have to be a 4.0... Read More.

Shafer Gallery to Host Opening Reception for “Terra Et Intus” Exhibit

Thursday, March 28

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Shafer Gallery will host a reception for its “Terra Et Intus” exhibit from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 12 in the Gallery and will feature light refreshments and a talk by artist... Read More.

“Into the Woods” Musical on Stage at Sterling College

Thursday, March 28

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — "Once upon a time…” So begins the world’s best-loved stories. That phrase also opens the popular musical Into the Woods which will be presented by Sterling College Music Theatre on Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13 at... Read More.

Commerce Awards Nearly $1.5M in CDBG Grants for Housing and Commercial Projects

Thursday, March 28

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Commerce has announced that five Kansas cities will receive a share of $1,450,000 through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to assist with community development projects.CDBG, administered by the Department of... Read More.

Reno County Commission Approves Small-Scale Solar Regulations

Wednesday, March 27

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Following another lengthy discussion Wednesday, Reno County Commissioners approved with one change regulations for limited-scale commercial solar systems, those of 2-megawatt-capacity or smaller on lot sizes of less than ten acres.The change made was to permit storage batteries... Read More.

Woman Arrested After Tuesday Evening Stabbing, Arson Incidents

Wednesday, March 27

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — One person is in custody after stabbing and arson incidents northwest of Hutchinson Tuesday night.The Reno County Sheriff's office said deputies responded at 7:17 PM to the 5300 block of West 43rd on the stabbing report. On arrival heavy... Read More.

Kansas House Passes AM Radio Support Resolution

Wednesday, March 27

By Lucky Kidd On a 109-14 vote the Kansas House of Representatives Wednesday passed and sent to the Senate a resolution supporting efforts to keep AM radios in vehicles, endorsing the Federal AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, proposed... Read More.

Congressman Tracey Mann’s Office Accepting Submissions for 2024 Congressional Art Competition

Wednesday, March 27

By Brenna Eller KANSAS — The office of U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann is accepting submissions for this year's Congressional Art Competition. Each Spring, the U.S. House of Representatives hosts a nationwide high school arts competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent throughout the nation and... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the City of Kanopolis, Ellsworth County

Wednesday, March 27

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment ELLSWORTH COUNTY, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Kanopolis public water supply system located in Ellsworth County.Customers should observe the following precautions until... Read More.

USD 308 Seeks Community Input for District Facilities Plan

Wednesday, March 27

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Public Schools USD 308 is excited to announce a series of public engagement meetings. The Facilities Steering Committee of Hutchinson Public Schools has been meeting since January 2023 to determine district facility priorities. Community input is invaluable... Read More.

HHS Wall of Honor Nominations Now Open

Tuesday, March 26

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson High School Wall of Honor is looking for nominees. A nominee has to be a Hutchinson High School graduate and have graduated at least 10 years prior to the nomination. The nominee must have attained a... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s March Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Taci Slyter

Tuesday, March 26

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Taci Slyter, Personal Awareness with Supports (PAWS) teacher at McPherson High School, as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust.Each month, Ad Astra Radio... Read More.