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USD 308 Board of Education Approves Policy Revisions at Regular Meeting Monday

Tuesday, November 28

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The USD 308 Board of Education held their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, November 27th, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. There was one Board Action Item titled: KASB Policy Update. Three Board policies were recommended to be revised to bring... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $5M to Expand Access to High-Speed Internet in Rural Kansas Communities

Tuesday, November 28

Total Investment of Nearly $12M Made Through Matching Funds By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that $5 million has been awarded to eight internet service providers (ISPs) in the latest round of Broadband Acceleration Grants for 2023. The... Read More.

“Festival of Christmas” Returns Nov. 28 and Dec. 1 & 3

Monday, November 27

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, Kan. — Tabor Performing Arts will open the Christmas season with the second annual “Festival of Christmas.”The week will feature three programs from Tabor’s Contemporary Christian Music teams, Symphonic Band & Concert Choir, and the annual performance of Handel’s “Messiah.”Each event... Read More.

Unusual Art Exhibit at Sterling College

Monday, November 27

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — The latest art exhibition at the Sterling College Art Center Gallery does not feature watercolor or oil painting or even photography. Instead, the show will feature a variety of cartoon characters as well as video game imagery and even... Read More.

Alley Closure to Last Approx. Two Weeks

Monday, November 27

By Ad Astra News MCPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson sent out an Alley Closure notice on Nov. 22, that today, Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, the east alley in the 200 block of North Main Street in McPherson, Kan., will be closed and is... Read More.

The Polar Express Experience Dec. 2

Monday, November 27

By the Lindsborg Convention & Visitors Bureau LINDSBORG, Kan. — Gather your family for a Polar Express Experience! Put on those holiday PJs and settle in for an evening of fun at the J.O. Sundstrom Conference Center! Make this event part of your Read More.

Holiday Spotlight: Outreach McPherson

Monday, November 27

By the McPherson County Community Foundation McPHERSON, Kan. — Outreach McPherson is a program that provides home necessities to those in need. During the holiday season they give away mattresses to local families. Listen in as Vicky Porter explains their need for 2023.Holiday Spotlight:... Read More.

Snowflake Parade in Lindsborg Dec. 2

Monday, November 27

By the Lindsborg Convention & Visitors Bureau LINDSBORG, Kan. — Join in the fun of this wild and wacky parade! Plan to be part of the fun--all snowflakes, Christmas bells, snowmen, reindeer, tomtes and ugly sweater-wearers welcome!Parade line up begins at 10:30 a.m. at Bethany... Read More.

Upcoming SVAFC Events: Hand-Crafted Holiday Gift Market, Christmas Crafts and Cocktails

Monday, November 27

Information by the Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center LINDSBORG, Kan. — Here are some of the upcoming holiday events happening at the Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center. The Hand-Crafted Holiday Market will showcase the work of over 20 artists from the Smoky Valley region... Read More.

Saturday’s First Snowfall of the Season, Most Snow Some Have Seen from Single Event in Years

Sunday, November 26

By Lucky Kidd Saturday's first snowfall of the season was for many the most snowfall from a single event in years. A band of heavy snow stretched from southwest to northeast across Kansas, with the heaviest official snowfall report from the National Weather Service coming... Read More.

Emergency Accident Reporting Plan Activated

Saturday, November 25

By Hutchinson Police Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson has activated the Emergency Accident Reporting Plan. Due to Road/Weather Conditions, until further notice, Hutchinson Police Department has activated the Emergency Accident Reporting Plan.If you are involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident within the... Read More.

Roads Across Central Kansas Snow-Packed and Icy

Saturday, November 25

By Reno County Sheriff's Office HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Roads across central Kansas are reported to be snow-packed and icy. Reno County Sheriff's Deputies are already working several accidents and slide-offs. You can find updated road information online at www.kandrive.org.