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Ellsworth Correctional Facility and Barton Community College Hold Learning Celebration

Tuesday, February 6

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Barton Community College and Ellsworth Correctional Facility (ECF) honored the achievements of ECF residents at their annual learning celebration this past October. This year's celebration recognized 95 graduates for their dedication to their education by... Read More.

Wiley Elementary Teacher Wins Heartland Credit Union Grant

Tuesday, February 6

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — For the 2023-24 school year, Heartland Credit Union has awarded $3,800 total for 10 projects through its Celebrate Academic Success with HCU (CASH) Grants. Stephanie Suppes, Third Grade Teacher at Wiley Elementary School, was awarded a $400 grant... Read More.

Hutchinson Fire 2023 Awards

Tuesday, February 6

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — 2023 was a great year for HFD. We moved into new Fire Station #1 on North Main. We received our new Truck 1 - 100’ ladder truck. We brought back one of the most important positions on... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Contract with RDG Planning and Design to Update 2020 Housing Study for the City

Tuesday, February 6

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission Tuesday gave the OK to contract with RDG Planning and Design to update a 2020 housing study done for the city. Marty Shukert with RDG is currently updating a county-wide housing study for presentation at... Read More.

KDHE Consent Order Being Issued to City of Lyons to Require Improvements to Wastewater Treatment Plan

Tuesday, February 6

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The City of Lyons has been notified by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment that a Consent Order is being issued that would require improvements to the city's Wastewater Treatment Plant. This notification starts the process for the... Read More.

Budget Amendment to Increase Funding for Intellectual/Developmental Disability and Physical Disability Waivers Announced

Tuesday, February 6

$23M Investment Will Ensure 500 More Kansans Receive Critical Services By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. — Governor Laura Kelly today announced a Governor’s Budget Amendment to her Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal to invest over $23 million for the Intellectual/Developmental Disability (I/DD)... Read More.

Area Piano Students Will Learn from World-Class Musicians

Monday, February 5

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson area piano students will be able to learn from world-class pianists Beatrice and Christina Long in a masterclass on Saturday, Feb. 24, at 10 a.m. at McPherson College's Mingenback Theatre. The sisters perform together as The Long Duo,... Read More.

OMEGA Award Becomes Optimist Award

Monday, February 5

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — What began in 2005 by the McPherson Chamber of Commerce as the OMEGA (Outstanding McPherson area Eighth Grade Award) to recognize 8th grade students for making a difference in our community through their compassionate gestures, positive... Read More.

Nominate the 2023-2024 Classified Employee of the Year and Certified Employee of the Year

Monday, February 5

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — It is time to make your nominations for the 2023-2024 Classified Employee of the Year and the Certified Employee of the Year! Salthawk Staff are crucial to the success of Hutchinson Public Schools. They are responsible for executing... Read More.

Emergency HEAL Grants Available to Stabilize Rural Downtown Buildings

Friday, February 2

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. – Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland announced on Feb. 1 that $500,000 will be available under the Emergency Response Historic Economic Asset Lifeline (Emergency HEAL) program to bring rural downtown buildings back from likely... Read More.

Great Bend Airfest Returns

Friday, February 2

GREAT BEND, Kan. — Great Bend Airfest 2024 returns Sept. 20 - Sept. 22. Nine of the nation’s top-ranked performers are booked according to the City of Great Bend. Others booked include a group of Warbirds and musical entertainment by the Ladies for Liberty. A... Read More.

Kobach Announces Annual Crime Victims’ Service Awards Open for Nominations

Friday, February 2

By the Office of the Kansas Attorney General TOPEKA, Kan. – Five awards that recognize service to victims of crime are open for nomination, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced Jan. 31, 2024 The awards recognize agencies, organizations and individuals who provide exemplary service to victims... Read More.

Ellsworth Correctional Facility and Barton Community College Hold Learning Celebration

Wiley Elementary Teacher Wins Heartland Credit Union Grant

Hutchinson Fire 2023 Awards

McPherson City Commission Approves Contract with RDG Planning and Design to Update 2020 Housing Study for the City

Budget Amendment to Increase Funding for Intellectual/Developmental Disability and Physical Disability Waivers Announced

Area Piano Students Will Learn from World-Class Musicians

OMEGA Award Becomes Optimist Award

Nominate the 2023-2024 Classified Employee of the Year and Certified Employee of the Year

Emergency HEAL Grants Available to Stabilize Rural Downtown Buildings

Great Bend Airfest Returns

Kobach Announces Annual Crime Victims’ Service Awards Open for Nominations

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