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Art Bag Challenge and Silent Auction Nov. 11-18

Tuesday, October 10

By Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife Center LINDSBORG, Kan. — Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife, at 114 ½ South Main Street, will display artwork from its Art Bag Challenge and conduct a silent auction of the works beginning November 11 through November 18. It will... Read More.

County Commissioners Table Zoning Change Due to Not Meeting State Signature Requirement

Tuesday, October 10

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A change in zoning for a property at the northeast corner of 16th Avenue and Mohawk Road was tabled by the McPherson County Commission Monday. Tim Cheatham requested a change in zoning for the property a half mile west... Read More.

USD 313 Sets Hearing for Open-Enrollment Policy, Approves Contract with Dillon Nature Center for Educational Programs

Tuesday, October 10

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday set a hearing Nov. 13 on a new open-enrollment policy. The policy, mandated by the Kansas legislature, requires school districts to accept students from outside their district if there is space... Read More.

USD 308 Board Approves Library Media Collection Development Policy

Tuesday, October 10

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — On a 4-1 vote, the Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education last night approved a Library Media Collection Development Policy. That policy includes the process that permits the public to request a review of textbooks, instructional materials or library... Read More.

Rickerson and McCabe to Fill Vacancies on USD 418 Board of Education

Tuesday, October 10

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — After casting a total of five ballots, and one person being voted on twice, Sherrie Rickerson and Perry McCabe were appointed to fill vacancies on the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday night. Rickerson, a lead coach at STEP... Read More.

Alliance for Drug Endangered Children Grant

Tuesday, October 10

By Rise Up Reno Prevention Network RENO COUNTY, Kan. — Rise Up Reno Prevention Network works to promote healthy youth behaviors through mentoring, substance use prevention, suicide prevention, strengthening families, and youth leadership. As a primary prevention agency, the main objective is to prevent youth... Read More.

Governor Kelly and Attorney General Kobach Condemn Attacks Against Israel

Monday, October 9

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly and Attorney General Kris Kobach jointly release the below statement in response to the recent attacks against the Israeli people. “Like all Kansans, we are sickened and angered by the images and accounts of Hamas... Read More.

2023 Holiday Promotion Deadline to Signup Oct. 23

Monday, October 9

By the McPherson Chamber of Commerce McPHERSON, Kan. — Can you believe it's already time to plan for the holidays?! Each year the Chamber and McPherson Main Street offer a Holiday Promotion with options to choose from that benefit your business and customers including: Holiday... Read More.

Marshall’s Office Offers Assistance to Kansans in Israel

Monday, October 9

By the Office of U.S. Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall M.D. SALINA, Kan. – In response to the ongoing deadly attacks on Israel, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D., has announced his office’s assistance in helping any Kansan in Israel safely evacuate to a neighboring country... Read More.

Motorcyclist Airlifted to Wichita Hospital Following Accident Monday Morning

Monday, October 9

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — One person was airlifted to a Wichita hospital after an accident involving a motorcycle and truck late Monday morning on the southwest edge of McPherson. The McPherson County Sheriff's Office was dispatched at 10:10 AM to K-153, the old... Read More.

Local Hutchinson Groups Fight Hunger One Bowl at a Time

Monday, October 9

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson Community College, and the Hutchinson Art Center are raising hunger awareness through art at the Empty Bowls fundraiser on Thursday, October 12th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Hutchinson Art Center located... Read More.

Bethany College Class of 1983 Announces the Henry Hays Scholarship

Monday, October 9

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, KAN. — The Bethany College Office of Advancement is excited to announce the endowment of the Henry Hays Scholarship. Dr. Hays was a business professor from 1977 – 1996, leaving his mark on the Bethany College campus and in students' lives... Read More.