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Special Education Shortfall is Shortchanging Kansas Districts and Kids

Tuesday, February 27

By the Kansas Association of School Boards KANSAS — During the 2022-2023 school year, Kansas districts spent a total of $382M to cover significant shortfalls in special education funding. Over the past few days, KASB’s team evaluated extensive data from the Kansas Department of Education... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 Feb. 26 Meeting: Board Approves Strategic Plan, Address Details of Community Survey

Tuesday, February 27

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An updated strategic plan for Hutchinson USD 308 was approved by the Board of Education Monday. The plan is the result of work done during 2023, which included a community survey, from which a design team established a timeline... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Board Ratifies an Approximate 75K Emergency Replacement of a Boiler at MHS

Tuesday, February 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — At a work session meeting Monday, the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education ratified an approximate $75,000 emergency replacement of a boiler at McPherson High School. Three boiler units at MHS failed on Feb. 12, which resulted in a loss... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Discuss Security Issues at Feb. 26 Meeting

Tuesday, February 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — Security issues at the McPherson County Courthouse were a major topic of discussion during Monday's County Commission meeting. Sheriff Jerry Montagne said this came up as a result of some recent incidents at the courthouse that raised some concerns.... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Ordinance to Adjust Transfer Funds from BPU for Traffic Signal and Streetlight Maintenance

Tuesday, February 27

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — An ordinance making adjustments to the transfer of funds from the Board of Public Utilities to the general fund of the City of McPherson was approved by City Commissioners Tuesday. Mayor Tom Brown said the transfer of just under... Read More.

STEPMC Bids Farewell to Austin Regier as he Takes McPherson City Administrator Position

Monday, February 26

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Steps to End Poverty in McPherson County (STEPMC) held a Farewell Reception for Austin Regier at the First United Methodist Church on Friday, Feb. 23. Regier has left his role with STEPMC to be McPherson’s City Administrator. In his five years... Read More.

New Naloxone Vending Machine Available in Hutchinson

Monday, February 26

By Reno County Kansas Government HUTCHINSON, Kan. — DCCCA and Healthy Blue, in collaboration with Kansas Recovery Network and New Beginnings, held a ribbon cutting Thursday morning to celebrate a new naloxone vending machine that has been installed in Hutchinson at 400 W. 2nd Ave.... Read More.

Country Music Icons Wynonna Judd and Kimberly Perry Will Perform at the 2024 Kansas State Fair on Friday, September 6

Monday, February 26

By the Kansas State Fair HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Get ready for a night of country music magic as the Kansas State Fair proudly presents two legendary performers, Wynonna Judd with Kimberly Perry. The event is scheduled for Friday, September 6, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. Wynonna Judd,... Read More.

Tabor College Appoints Six New Board Members

Friday, February 23

By Tabor College HILLSBORO, Kan. — The Tabor College board of directors has announced the appointment of six new members ahead of its 2024 spring meetings. Joining this year: Norris Friesen (g’72), Aaron Garza (g’14), Vonda (Vetter g’91) Graf, Brian Harris, Noelle (Dick g’88) Jost, and... Read More.

Bethany College Announces Giving Day, March 6th

Friday, February 23

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. — Mark your calendars because Giving Day is just around the corner on Wednesday, March 6th! Giving Day is an exciting opportunity for us to come together as a community and make a lasting impact on Bethany. Our goal for Giving... Read More.

Bethany College Proudly Announces Three Students Selected for Kansas Intercollegiate Band

Friday, February 23

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN. (FEB. 19, 2024) — Bethany College is thrilled to announce the selection of three outstanding students to participate in the prestigious Kansas Intercollegiate Band. Dominic Grizzle, a Freshman Music Performance Major from Broken Arrow, OK, Zachary Salas, a Sophomore Music... Read More.

Barton Community College Students and Parents Invited to Learn Scholarship Tips and Tricks at Virtual or In-Person Workshop

Friday, February 23

By Joe Vinduska, Barton Community College GREAT BEND, Kan. — Not only does the Barton Foundation award hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to Barton students each year, but it also aims to help students succeed in all scholarship endeavors and is offering a... Read More.

Special Education Shortfall is Shortchanging Kansas Districts and Kids

Hutchinson USD 308 Feb. 26 Meeting: Board Approves Strategic Plan, Address Details of Community Survey

McPherson USD 418 Board Ratifies an Approximate 75K Emergency Replacement of a Boiler at MHS

McPherson County Commissioners Discuss Security Issues at Feb. 26 Meeting

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Ordinance to Adjust Transfer Funds from BPU for Traffic Signal and Streetlight Maintenance

STEPMC Bids Farewell to Austin Regier as he Takes McPherson City Administrator Position

New Naloxone Vending Machine Available in Hutchinson

Country Music Icons Wynonna Judd and Kimberly Perry Will Perform at the 2024 Kansas State Fair on Friday, September 6

Tabor College Appoints Six New Board Members

Bethany College Announces Giving Day, March 6th

Bethany College Proudly Announces Three Students Selected for Kansas Intercollegiate Band

Barton Community College Students and Parents Invited to Learn Scholarship Tips and Tricks at Virtual or In-Person Workshop

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