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Stroke of Genius: Brush Up Hutch Program Expands and Thrives

Wednesday, June 26

By BowerComm HUTCHINSON, Kan, — The Brush Up Hutch program, a partnership between Interfaith Housing & Community Services and the City of Hutchinson, has witnessed significant growth and expansion, thanks to substantial funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This initiative, which focuses on providing... Read More.

Field Survey Set for Guardrail Improvements in Rush, Barton Counties

Wednesday, June 26

By the Kansas Department of Transportation RUSH/BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — A field survey for proposed K-4 guardrail improvements will begin soon in Rush and Barton counties. The survey for the Kansas Department of Transportation will be 7 miles east of the K4/U.S.183 junction at La Crosse,... Read More.

Funding Available for Projects in KDOT’s Rail Service Improvement Program

Wednesday, June 26

By the Kansas Department of Transportation An estimated $10 million in funding is available for projects submitted to the Rail Service Improvement Program, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. The selected projects will help to enhance safety, promote economic efficiency and improve sustainability... Read More.

Stream Advisory Issued for Smoky Hill River located East of Salina, Kansas

Wednesday, June 26

By Kansas Department of Health and Environment SALINE COUNTY, Kan. — Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for Smoky Hill River from Salina east to the confluence with the Saline River. The stream advisory is the result of operational... Read More.

7 Kansas Businesses Awarded Small Business Grants

Tuesday, June 25

By Main Street America American Express and Main Street America Tuesday announced the 500 small business owners who have been awarded $10,000 through the Backing Small Businesses grant program. The program’s 2024 grant recipients represent U.S. small businesses across all 50 states, plus D.C.... Read More.

HutchCC Trustees to Hold Special Meeting for Position Name Change of Outgoing President Dr. Carter File

Tuesday, June 25

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College Trustees will take action on a job position name for outgoing president Dr. Carter File at a special meeting Thursday evening at 6:30 at the Shears Technology Center. Dr. Tricia Paramore will assume the presidency of HutchCC,... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Accept $74K Contract for Design Services on Bridge Replacement Project

Tuesday, June 25

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday accepted a bid from American Plains Co-op for purchase of 25,000 gallons of diesel fuel for the Landfill at a price of $2.99 a gallon. American Plains was the only firm of three contracted... Read More.

Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre Announces Invitation to Bid for Heritage Trust Fund Project

Tuesday, June 25

By Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre, Inc. HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Fox Theatre is pleased to announce the commencement of the bidding process for a newly funded project under the Heritage Trust Fund grant. This project represents a significant opportunity for qualified contractors to contribute to... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Meeting 6/24/24: Updates on County Communication Tower Sites

Tuesday, June 25

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners received the 2025 funding request of $30,000 from STEP MC during Monday's meeting. New executive director Angela Brunk said this is the same funding they received for 2024, although their budget is increasing for next... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Meeting 6/25/24: Drainage and Sewer Projects Accepted in the Deerfield Estates South Subdivision

Tuesday, June 25

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Bids from Prairie Landworks for street, drainage and sewer projects in the Deerfield Estates South Subdivision were accepted by McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday. This is being bid as two projects, one for street and drainage and the other for... Read More.

Kansas Medicaid Program Expands Coverage to Include Doula Services

Tuesday, June 25

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is pleased to announce that the state Medicaid program, known as KanCare, will now cover doula services. The coverage, effective July 1, 2024, will allow Medicaid beneficiaries in... Read More.

KHP’s Newest Troopers Graduate from Training Academy

Tuesday, June 25

By the Kansas Highway Patrol SALINA, Kan. — The newest class of Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers graduated from the Kansas Highway Patrol Training Academy on Tuesday, June 18th in Salina, Kansas. KHP Recruit Class #68 began 24 weeks of training on Tuesday, January 9th at the... Read More.