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High Nitrate Levels Warrant Water Source Changes

Tuesday, March 12

By Reno County Kansas Government RENO COUNTY, Kan. (March 11, 2024, Revised from December 13, 2023) — Nitrate levels have continued to be above allowable limits in Rural Water District 101, which serves the Yoder area. The last nitrate level test was collected on March... Read More.

32nd and Williams Intersection to be Closed

Monday, March 11

By the City of Great Bend GREAT BEND, Kan. — Crews will begin working on the intersection of 32nd and Williams on Tuesday, March 12th. Crews will be excavating and replacing the flowline and surrounding concrete. Expect the intersection to be closed for the next... Read More.

McPherson College Recognizes Employees for Years of Service

Monday, March 11

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson College community recently gathered to celebrate 20 employees and trustees for their years of service with a reception, dinner, and awards program at the McPherson Community Building on March 7. The annual recognition night celebrated the work... Read More.

Golden Belt Telephone Launches 2024 Scholarships

Monday, March 11

By Golden Belt Telephone Association Golden Belt Telephone Association is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 GBT Scholarship. GBT will award 10 scholarships, each worth $700!These scholarships are dedicated to supporting passionate and dedicated high school seniors in their pursuit of higher education.... Read More.

KDOT Supports Applications for ‘Safe Streets and Roads for All’ Grants

Monday, March 11

By the Kansas Department of Transportation KANSAS — The Kansas Department of Transportation encourages counties, cities, towns, transit agencies, metropolitan planning organizations and federally recognized Tribal governments to apply for the U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary grant program. The SS4A... Read More.

United Way of Central Kansas Renews Impact Grants Program to Support Local Non-Profits

Monday, March 11

By the United Way of Central Kansas BARTON/PAWNEE COUNTY, Kan. — The United Way of Central Kansas (UWCK) is proud to announce the renewal of its Impact Grants Program, offering funding opportunities for non-profit organizations in Barton & Pawnee Counties.The application process is streamlined, requiring... Read More.

K-State Health Professional Urges Kansans to Schedule Annual Wellness Exam

Monday, March 11

See the doctor yearly to make sure ‘we’re as healthy as we can be,’ says Johannes At a glance: All Americans should have an annual wellness exam to maintain good physical and mental health, says Elaine Johannes, the Kansas Health Foundation's Distinguished Professor of Community... Read More.

Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band® Set to Play at the 2024 Kansas State Fair

Monday, March 11

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Get ready to rock out with Broadway's Rock of Ages Band®: “The Electrifying Rock Stars from the Original Broadway Cast” as they perform on Thursday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the 2024 Kansas State Fair.Formed by... Read More.

Hutchinson Symphony Association to Close at End of 2023-2024 Season, Final Performances March 14 and April 7

Sunday, March 10

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Symphony Association Board of Directors announced on Saturday, March 9, that the Hutchinson Symphony Association will be closing at the end of the 2023-2024 season. The news of the symphony's closure was shared in a statement signed by... Read More.

Hutch High Senior Earns Full Tuition to WSU

Friday, March 8

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Courtney Goering, a senior at Hutchinson High School, has won the Anna Kathleen Walsh English Scholarship at Wichita State University, a full tuition award.Goering met strict scholarship guidelines to achieve this award, including a minimum unweighted 3.5... Read More.

Students Selected to Perform at the Messiah Festival of the Arts Honors Recital

Friday, March 8

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. – Twelve Bethany College students were selected to perform at the Messiah Festival of the Arts Student Honors Recital at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, in Pearson Chapel on the Bethany College campus. The performance is free and open... Read More.

Barton Athletics Makes Record Donation to Camp Hope

Friday, March 8

By Maggie Harris, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Barton Community College Athletics department raised $4,200 for Camp Hope during “Pink Out Night” on March 2, a record for the annual fundraiser.“Pink Out Night” is an annual fundraiser where fans can purchase... Read More.