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Community Foundation Grants $30K to 14 Reno County Projects

Wednesday, December 6

By Wendy Skellenger, Hutchinson Community Foundation HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation recently awarded a total of $30,000 in grants to groups and nonprofit organizations serving Reno County.Fourteen projects received funding from Changemakers at Work grants at a ceremony Nov. 16 at Pizaacos, 112 S.... Read More.

McPherson YMCA Honored by Safe Kids Kansas

Wednesday, December 6

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Family YMCA was recognized this week by Safe Kids Kansas as recipient of the Outstanding Partnership for the Child Safety Award for a life jacket loaner station they launched this past spring.Through the program, swimmers and boaters... Read More.

Public Safety Building Renovation Project Awarded Grant

Wednesday, December 6

By the City of Lindsborg LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Lindsborg Public Safety Department, which includes police, fire, and EMS, was recently awarded a $163,000 grant for its public safety building renovation project. The Thriving Rural Grant was announced on Nov. 17 by the Patterson Family... Read More.

Senator Marshall Introduces Bill to Protect Access to Nursing Homes in Rural Kansas

Wednesday, December 6

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), alongside a group of bipartisan Senators, introduced the Protecting Rural Seniors Access to Care Act, legislation that would prevent the U.S. Department of Health and... Read More.

Three Rice County Childcare Facilities Receive Updates Thanks to SEED Grant

Wednesday, December 6

By Karly Frederick, Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — Three childcare facilities in Rice County—Little River Learning Center, Sterling Lil Cub Childcare, and Lyons Cornerstone Childcare Center—have received updates and enhancements, thanks to the Strategic Economic Expansion and Development (SEED) Grant provided by... Read More.

Sterling Medical Center Obtains Kansas Vaccines for Children (VFC) Approval

Tuesday, December 5

By Brittany Weis, Sterling Medical Center STERLING, Kan. — Sterling Medical Center, an affiliate of Rice Community Healthcare, is excited to announce its recent approval as a federally funded Kansas Vaccines for Children (VFC) provider, reinforcing the clinic’s dedication to enhancing community health by... Read More.

National “I’ll Fight Day” Comes to Reno County

Tuesday, December 5

By The Salvation Army HUTCHISON, Kan. (Dec. 9, 2023) — The Salvation Army’s I’ll Fight Day comes to the Reno County community this weekend on Saturday, December 9.This year’s $20 Bill Challenge resulted in (75) $20 Bills, which totals $1,500. This also resulted in our... Read More.

“A Tremendous Success” Hutchinson City Council Reflects on Saturday’s Lighted Christmas Parade

Tuesday, December 5

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Many positive reactions to Saturday night's Ad Astra Radio Downtown Hutchinson Christmas Parade were reflected in comments made during Tuesday's Hutchinson City Council meeting.Vice-Mayor Greg Fast wasn't able to attend the event, but said he watched the parade from... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Adopt Ordinance Related to Chronic City Code Violators, Enhancing Fines to Start at $500 for First Determination of Chronic Violation

Tuesday, December 5

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners Tuesday adopted an ordinance adding a new section to city codes related to chronic violators of city codes. The ordinance was developed by City Attorney Jeff Houston in the wake of multiple instances of persons being... Read More.

One Killed, One Injured in Wreck Monday Night Near Marion

Tuesday, December 5

By Lucky Kidd A Centre High School student was killed, and another critically injured in a Monday night crash near Marion.The Kansas Highway Patrol said a car driven by Dwayne Moenning, 17, of Lost Springs was eastbound on 190th Street, or K-256, just after 6:15... Read More.

Results from the Light Up Hutch Christmas Parade

Monday, December 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The first ever lighted Christmas Parade presented by Ad Astra Radio and Downtown Hutch was a big success Saturday night! We would like to thank all who worked behind the scenes in making the event happen and also thank all who... Read More.

McPherson County Commission Approves Changes to Floodplain Rules and Revisions to Zoning Regulations

Monday, December 4

Highlights from McPherson County Commission Meeting Dec. 4 By Lucky Kidd MCPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Commission Monday approved new model codes for subdivision regulation and floodplain management, and revisions to zoning regulations and the official zoning map. Planning and Zoning Administrator Jon Kinsey said... Read More.