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Ad Astra Radio’s February Heartland Credit Union Classroom Hero Recipient Diane Mears

Wednesday, February 21

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.It was an emotional, but celebratory morning for Diane Mears, 3rd Grade Teacher at Plum Creek Elementary School on... Read More.

2024 All Schools Day Button Design Selected

Wednesday, February 21

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The All Schools Day Committee announced the winner of the 2024 All Schools Day button design today.Angela Hall of McPherson submitted the winning design, which captures this year’s All Schools Day theme “Stories That Live Forever.”"We think it's just stunning!"... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Accepts Street Bid, Expresses Concerns on Maintenance Schedule

Wednesday, February 21

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Circle C Paving and Construction of Goddard was awarded a nearly $1.48 million contract for the 2024 residential street maintenance projects at Tuesday's Hutchinson City Council meeting.Circle C had the lowest of four bids submitted for the project, which... Read More.

City of McPherson Commission Meeting Feb. 20

Wednesday, February 21

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission has approved an arbitration agreement with three property owners related to easements needed for Phase 2 of the Northview Road 10-foot sidewalk project. The Public Works Department has been unable to agree on a price... Read More.

Senator Marshall Visits Mercy Hospital, Kansas’s Newest Rural Emergency Hospital

Wednesday, February 21

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. visited Mercy Hospital in Moundridge on Tuesday to learn about its transition to a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation. Mercy Hospital is only the second hospital in... Read More.

Highlights from Lyons City Council Meeting Feb. 20

Wednesday, February 21

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — Following an extensive discussion on two portions of a proposed fee schedule for the city of Lyons Tuesday night, the Lyons City Council once again tabled final action on the policy to the March 4th meeting.The major point of... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s February Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Recipient Kari Pattison

Tuesday, February 20

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust.2nd Grade Teacher Kari Pattison has been teaching at Washington Elementary School since 2019.Mrs. Pattison has taught 5th Grade,... Read More.

FRA Map Proposes Route Connecting Kansas City to Tulsa and Oklahoma City

Tuesday, February 20

TULSA, Okla. (KOKI) — The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has released a new map that proposes a route connecting Kansas City with Tulsa and Oklahoma City.KOKI TV in Tulsa reports that the route would be an extension of the Heartland Flyer that currently... Read More.

Registration Deadline for Kansas Presidential Primary Election is TODAY, Feb. 20

Tuesday, February 20

Tuesday, February 20, is the last day to register to vote, or update your registration, before the Presidential Preference Primary. It is also the last day to apply for an advance voting mail ballot.The presidential primary will assign delegates to candidates, and those delegates... Read More.

Noffy’s Relocation Pending Fire Code Issue Report to McPherson Commissioners

Tuesday, February 20

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — After more than a half hour of discussion before a larger than usual audience, McPherson City Commissioners said this morning they were not ready to grant a certificate of occupancy to allow Noffy's Sandwich Shop & Pub to complete... Read More.

Great Bend Economic Development Launches CO.STARTERS Program for Entrepreneurs

Tuesday, February 20

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. (GBED) will soon offer CO.STARTERS Core, a ten-session, cohort-based program that equips entrepreneurs of all kinds with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn business ideas into action. Drawing from... Read More.

USD 308 Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education Vacancy

Monday, February 19

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Board of Education is accepting applications from community members who would like to be considered for the vacant board member position. The board member appointed to fill the vacancy will serve from upon appointment through... Read More.