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Sen. Moran Announces Grant to Begin Work on Connecting the Heartland Flyer to Kansas

Friday, December 8

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced a $500,000 Federal Railroad Administration grant to begin planning and development for an extension of Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer that will connect the existing rail service between... Read More.

McPherson Hospital Needs Support

Friday, December 8

By McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — It shouldn’t be a surprise to most that our health care system has long exceeded the large rooms with thousands upon thousands of medical records. Major hospitals around the country started to move towards paperless records keeping... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Earns Achievements in Six Kansans Can Star Recognition Outcome Areas

Friday, December 8

BUHLER, Kan. — Kansas State Department of Education announced on Thursday, Dec. 7 that Buhler USD 313 Earned achievements in six Kansans Can Star Recognition outcome areas, including a gold star in Postsecondary Success and a Commissioner’s Award with Honors.

Two Major Donations Announced for Hope’s Cradle Project in Hutchinson

Thursday, December 7

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department and Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System announced Thursday receipt of over $33,000 in donations for the Hope's Cradle project. Hope's Cradle is a project to save infants from unsafe abandonment by installing secure and safe baby... Read More.

“The Possibilities are Endless” Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System CEO Benjamin Anderson has Hopeful Outlook on New Position

Thursday, December 7

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Benjamin Anderson, the new Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System Chief Executive Officer expressed that he and his family are excited to join the Hutchinson community and he is ready to listen to staff and Board members of HRHS and work... Read More.

Fort Hays State Students Win Entrepreneurial Challenge

Thursday, December 7

By University Communications HAYS, Kan. — A team of students from Fort Hays State narrowly edged out a University of Connecticut team in the inaugural Werth Entrepreneurship Challenge on Nov. 29. The event, sponsored by Peter Werth in collaboration with FHSU’s Department of Applied Technology,... Read More.

Senator Marshall Discusses Border Security with Kansas Reporters Thursday

Thursday, December 7

By Lucky Kidd U.S. Senator Roger Marshall M.D. (R-KS) talked about border security as it relates to a four-pronged “puzzle” promoted by President Biden in a news conference with Kansas reporters Thursday, which all 49 Republicans voted against Wednesday night.Marshall said that “puzzle" (as proposed)... Read More.

Revolution Church Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Opening of New Space

Thursday, December 7

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Just in time for the Christmas season, Revolution Free Methodist Church, located at 1337 W. Kansas Ave hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of their new expanded space that includes youth classrooms, restrooms (for youth and adults),... Read More.

Donate in style at Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre’s Inaugural Mardi Gras Gala and Fundraising Event with 80’s band Paramount!

Wednesday, December 6

By Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre is excited to host the inaugural Mardi Gras Gala Fundraising event on Saturday, January 27th, 2024. “Fundraising is vital for the preservation of our historic theatre, which turned 92 years old this past... Read More.

Lowen Corporation Donations Benefit Local Organizations

Wednesday, December 6

By Lowen Corporation HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Seven area organizations were recent recipients of $1,500 donations from Lowen Corporation. Lowen President Tracy Metzger and Paige Evans, Director of Human Resources presented checks to representatives of Brighthouse, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Reno County, Kansas Honor Flight,... Read More.

Financial Donations Needed for Goodfellows of Southern Rice County

Wednesday, December 6

STERLING, Kan. — The Goodfellows of Southern Rice County announced reminders on their Facebook page since it is almost Goodfellows week.If you are in need of assistance, the deadline to sign up is Dec. 10. Sterling Grade School is collecting items by... Read More.

Unite For Rice County Match Week Raises a Staggering $208,801.68 for Rice County Community Foundation Funds

Wednesday, December 6

By Karly Frederick, Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Unite For Rice County Match Week has concluded on an astounding note, with an incredible collective effort resulting in a total donation of $138,801.72. This figure, magnified by the Patterson Family Foundation's generous match... Read More.