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McPherson County Conservation District Meeting

Tuesday, January 16

By Brad Shogren, Chairperson Attest Eryn Spangenberg, District Manager McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — To all qualified electors residing within the boundaries of the McPherson County Conservation District, notice is hereby given that pursuant to K.S.A. 2-1907, as amended, on the 22nd day of January, 2024,... Read More.

Austin Regier to Fill Modified City Administrator Role

Monday, January 15

By the City of McPherson McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson is pleased to announce an exciting new team member and promotions among its administration staff. Recent departures and role changes have provided the opportunity for reorganization and refocusing of the City’s efforts. Among the changes... Read More.

City of Marion Emergency Shelter Available at City Ballroom if Needed

Sunday, January 14

By Lucky Kidd MARION, Kan. — The City of Marion has announced it will make the city ballroom available as an emergency shelter should the need arise. Residents have been advised if their heat and/or power goes off or if they are stranded on the road... Read More.

Stafford Generating Electric Power from their Own Plants Sunday at Request of Midwest Energy

Sunday, January 14

By Lucky Kidd STAFFORD, Kan. — The City of Stafford began generating electric power from their own plants Sunday. City officials said this was done at the request of Midwest Energy from which the city usually purchases wholesale power for their municipal distribution system. The Southwest... Read More.

Rise Up Reno’s Annual Youth Empowerment Summit Scheduled Monday Canceled for Safety

Sunday, January 14

By Lucky Kidd RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Rise Up Reno's annual Youth Empowerment Summit scheduled for Monday has been canceled for safety reasons. Executive Director Carla Smith said Sunday afternoon the decision to cancel was made based on below freezing temperatures and travel concerns for attendees... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for the Sundowner West MHP, Saline County

Sunday, January 14

By the Kansas Department of Health and Environment TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Sundowner West Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Saline County. Customers should observe the following precautions... Read More.

Winning State Debate Again: McPherson High School Defends 4A 4-Speaker Title

Saturday, January 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson High School has defended its 4A 4-speaker state title once again. The Bullpup debaters went undefeated Saturday in the state tournament in Tonganoxie, edging Bishop Miege which lost just two matches in the two day tournament. Buhler Placed 3rd... Read More.

Bethany College Receives Historic $10 Million Gift from Roy and Donice ’73 Applequist

Friday, January 12

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. — On Friday, January 12, Interim President Steve Eckman announced a substantial ten-year gift of $10 million from longtime supporters Roy and Donice '73 Applequist, marking a historic contribution to Bethany College. In a heartfelt expression of dedication to Bethany... Read More.

2024 Kansas Horizon Award Program Recognizes 32 Kansas Educators

Friday, January 12

By the Kansas State Department of Education KANSAS — Thirty-two educators from Kansas are being recognized for their outstanding teaching skills through the 2024 Kansas Horizon Award program. The 2024 Kansas Horizon Award recipients were recently announced by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE). The... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Announces Horizon Award Winner Jenna Kimble

Friday, January 12

By Buhler USD 313 BUHLER, Kan. — Thursday morning USD 313 was honored to be part of recognizing Buhler's newest Horizon Award winner, Mrs. Jenna Kimble! Mrs. Kimble teaches 3rd grade at Union Valley and is so very deserving of this honor. The Kansas Horizon Award... Read More.

Structure Fire in Hutchinson Thursday Night: HFD Reminds Residents to Have Chimneys Regularly Cleaned and Inspected for Cracks

Friday, January 12

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Fire crews were called out just after 10 Thursday night on a structure fire in the 500 block of East Avenue A. According to a news release Friday afternoon, fire was coming out of the chimney as the first... Read More.

USD 308 Announces Horizon Award Winner

Friday, January 12

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Horizon Award Program recognizes exemplary first-year teachers in the elementary and secondary classrooms of the state who perform in a way that distinguishes them as outstanding. In the fall of 2023, Ashley... Read More.