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Sterling College Named to U.S. News 2024 Best Colleges List

Wednesday, September 27

By Sterling College STERLING, Kan. — Sterling College was included as one of only 25 schools in the Midwest who were named to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report list for Social Mobility. The list highlights “colleges [that] are more successful than others at... Read More.

Record-Breaking $327,000 in scholarships awarded to Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship students

Tuesday, September 26

By University Communications HAYS, Kan. – Approximately 260 donor scholarships exceeding $327,000 were awarded to business and entrepreneurship students for the 2023-24 academic year at Fort Hays State University. This is an increase of nearly $10,000 over last year. The awards ceremony for the W.R. and... Read More.

Sen. Moran Statement on OIG Report Regarding Opioid Prescribing at Eastern Kansas Health Care System

Tuesday, September 26

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Jerry Moran WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee – today released the following statement in response to the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) report on the Veterans... Read More.

USD 308 BOE Hears Presentations on Conferences, Dyslexia, and HHS Programs

Tuesday, September 26

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The USD 308 Board of Education held their regularly scheduled meeting last night at 6pm at the Administrative Center, 1520 N. Plum. During the allotted presentations time, the Board heard three presentations. Student-Led Conferences Lynette McLean, Principal at Wiley Elementary School... Read More.

Fundraiser Launches for Lyons News Reporter Manuel Gomez, Injured at Friday Night’s Football Game

Tuesday, September 26

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — A GoFundMe fundraiser has been launched for the family of Lyons News reporter Manuel Gomez, who was injured at last Friday's Lyons High School football game. According to Cody Luck, who set up the fundraiser, Gomez was on the sidelines... Read More.

Roosevelt Elementary Student Shot in Arm by Arrow on School Playground, 31-Year-Old Man Arrested

Tuesday, September 26

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A seven-year-old student at McPherson's Roosevelt Elementary School is in stable condition at a Wichita hospital after being shot in the arm with an arrow this morning on the school's playground, with the person who shot the arrow in... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Road Construction Beginning Sept. 26

Tuesday, September 26

By Ad Astra News HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The City of Hutchinson sent out a reminder to the community and travelers coming through that construction begins today, Sept. 26 at 17th & K-61. Be prepared for the following: One-lane traffic in all directions from 6 a.m.... Read More.

McPherson Trivia Night Winners Alicia and Luke Chennell

Tuesday, September 26

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — Did you know that McPherson has a city flower? Would you have guessed that it is a rose? That is an example of the type of question the attendees were given by the McPherson Public Library and the McPherson... Read More.

Biggest Event Yet for McPherson Police Department’s COPS Charity Fundraiser

Tuesday, September 26

By Brenna Eller McPHERSON, Kan. — The 2023 C.O.P.S. Fundraiser Charity Shoot on Saturday, Sept. 23, hosted by the McPherson Police Department and sponsored by Justice Lodge #457 raised a record-breaking $4,000 for the Concerns of Police Survivors. "It was our biggest event yet, most money,... Read More.

A Kansas Gardener Sued to Sell Fruit and Honey. Now her Town will Allow Urban Farming

Tuesday, September 26

Ottawa city officials are trying to strike a balance between people who want to produce food and the interests of their neighbors By Celia Llopis-Jepsen, Kansas News Service OTTAWA, Kan. — Ottawa will now allow small-scale urban agriculture — a move designed to accommodate residents... Read More.

Two Resignations Tuesday, Commissioners Approve 300K Prairie Landworks Project at Turkey Creek Golf Course

Tuesday, September 26

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — In addition to the resignation of City Administrator Nick Gregory this morning, the City of McPherson Commissioners also accepted the resignation of Code Enforcement Officer Jennifer Burns, effective October 6th. Staff indicated Jennifer did an outstanding job during her... Read More.

City Administrator Nick Gregory Announces Resignation, Effective Nov. 10

Tuesday, September 26

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Administrator Nick Gregory announced his resignation at this morning's City Commission meeting, effective Nov. 10. He is leaving after 14 years to become City Manager in Maize, Kan. "It's been a great ride here in McPherson," Gregory said.... Read More.

Record-Breaking $327,000 in scholarships awarded to Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship students

Sen. Moran Statement on OIG Report Regarding Opioid Prescribing at Eastern Kansas Health Care System

USD 308 BOE Hears Presentations on Conferences, Dyslexia, and HHS Programs

Fundraiser Launches for Lyons News Reporter Manuel Gomez, Injured at Friday Night’s Football Game

Roosevelt Elementary Student Shot in Arm by Arrow on School Playground, 31-Year-Old Man Arrested

City of Hutchinson Road Construction Beginning Sept. 26

McPherson Trivia Night Winners Alicia and Luke Chennell

Biggest Event Yet for McPherson Police Department’s COPS Charity Fundraiser

A Kansas Gardener Sued to Sell Fruit and Honey. Now her Town will Allow Urban Farming

Two Resignations Tuesday, Commissioners Approve 300K Prairie Landworks Project at Turkey Creek Golf Course

City Administrator Nick Gregory Announces Resignation, Effective Nov. 10

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