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United Way of Reno County Director to Take State Position

Wednesday, January 24

By United Way of Reno County HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Lisa Gleason, United Way of Reno County Executive Director, will be moving to a new state-level position with the non-profit organization, as United Ways of Kansas State Director, beginning in March. With the announcement of her... Read More.

Bushton Proud Committee to Host Valentine’s Dinner

Wednesday, January 24

By the Bushton Proud Committee BUSHTON, Kan. — The Bushton Proud Committee will host a Valentine’s Dinner on Saturday, February 10, at the Bushton Community Center from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. followed by cards and games through 11:00 p.m. Cocktail hour will begin at 5:00... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s January Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Lisa Klinkerman

Wednesday, January 24

By Brenna Eller GALVA, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. 2nd Grade Teacher Lisa Klinkerman is currently in her 18th year of teaching at Canton-Galva Elementary School. Mrs. Klinkerman... Read More.

One Escapes Morning Structure Fire

Wednesday, January 24

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At 9:14 a.m. on Jan. 24, Hutchinson Fire units were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 1500 block of east 5th. Upon arrival crews found a working fire in a 1000 square foot residential home with... Read More.

Credit Card Routing Mandate Proposal Will Harm Consumers

Wednesday, January 24

By D. Gene Dikeman II, President-CEO of The Bank of the Plains and Chair-Elect of the Kansas Bankers Association Board of Directors Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) have introduced legislation expanding government routing mandates to the credit card market. It is important... Read More.

USD 308 Superintendent Presents YMCA Information, Legislative Topics, Facilities Focus Groups, and Accountability Report Review at Board of Education Meeting

Tuesday, January 23

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, KAN. — The USD 308 Board of Education met Monday, January 22, 2024. The board had a light agenda with no action items. Superintendent Dr. Johnson began the meeting by thanking the board for their service. January is School Board Appreciation... Read More.

Matt Stafford Receives 2023 Distinguished Service Award at Lyons Annual Chamber Meeting

Tuesday, January 23

By Brenna Eller LYONS, Kan. — Community members and business representatives of Lyons gathered at the Celebration Center for the Lyons Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on Monday, Jan. 22. It was an exciting night for Ad Astra Radio, with Sales Executive in Lyons, Kristi Showalter... Read More.

Tiered Wage Proposal for Substitute Teachers in USD 418 Accepted at Monday’s Meeting

Tuesday, January 23

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A tiered wage proposal for substitute teachers in McPherson USD 418 was accepted on a 6-1 vote, Bill Grove opposed, by the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday night. Final action on the proposal will come at the... Read More.

Tribute to Jerry Davies (1941-2024) Owner of McPherson’s KNGL-KBBE from 1985 to 2022

Tuesday, January 23

By Lucky Kidd A person involved with McPherson radio for close to half of its 75 years has passed away. Jerry Davies, who with his wife Diane owned what was KNGL-KBBE from 1985 to 2022 died January 18th at the age of 81. According to his... Read More.

Reno Co. Nonprofits Invited to Participate in Match Day

Monday, January 22

By the Hutchinson Community Foundation RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Hutchinson Community Foundation invites area nonprofit organizations to participate in Match Day 2024. Match Day is an opportunity for nonprofit endowments at the community foundation to grow exponentially, as the foundation will match individual gifts from a... Read More.

Salvation Army Facing Significant Shortfall in Fundraising

Monday, January 22

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As the Hutchinson Salvation Army nears the end of their annual fundraising campaign they are in serious need of help. Serious need. Major Paul James said as of Monday they were still about 75 thousand dollars short of meeting their fundraising... Read More.

Welcome to Legionfest May 4, 2024

Monday, January 22

By the Ellsworth American Legion Post 174 ELLSWORTH, Kan. — The 4th annual outdoor festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 4th, 2024, with events kicking off at 7 a.m. Gates opening for the day at 10 a.m. So, what is Legionfest? Put simply, it's a yearly,... Read More.