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Kansas Launches Teacher Apprenticeships

Thursday, June 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS/KMUW) - A new program in Kansas is aimed at making it easier and less costly for people to become teachers. This fall, the state Department of Education will launch a teacher apprentice pilot project.Ten candidates will work in schools and be... Read More.

KU Cancer Center Receives $100 million Gift to Support New Cancer Research and Care Facility

Thursday, June 29

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - The University of Kansas Cancer Center has received a $100 million lead gift to build a new, state-of-the-art destination cancer center. This gift is both the largest gift ever given by the Sunderland Foundation and the largest ever received by the... Read More.

Kansas Attorney General: Mysterious Powder in Letters Contained Rat Poison

Thursday, June 29

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - That white powdery substance sent to 100 Republican officials earlier this month is a mixture of rat poison and another powder. That's according to Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, who was targeted by one of the letters himself.The FBI has... Read More.

With New Fireworks Resolution in Reno, Reminder to Safely Dispose of Fireworks

Thursday, June 29

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Reno County Commission passed a new fireworks resolution 2023-12, repealing the former one 2012-30, during their meeting Tuesday, June 27, 2023. At the last joint city/county meeting with the City of Hutchinson, Commissioner Randy Parks suggested both bodies consider reviewing... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Will Use Grant Funds to Establish Daycare Facilities at 2 Elementary Buildings

Thursday, June 29

BUHLER, Kan. – As a member of the Reno County Child Care Task Force, Buhler USD 313 will receive almost $600,00 in Accelerator and Innovation Grant funds. This money is to be dedicated to building a daycare facility at Buhler Grade School and at... Read More.

Sterling’s Old Fashioned 4th Opens with Community Theatre Comedy this Weekend

Wednesday, June 28

STERLING, Kan. – “Disaster! A 70s Disaster Movie Musical” will have you laughing out loud and dancing in your seat. Filled with 1970s music, Sterling Community Theatre Troupe presents the jukebox musical comedy this weekend leading up to the Sterling Old Fashioned 4th of... Read More.

Fund for Buhler Awards $10,000 to Save Historical Site

Wednesday, June 28

BUHLER, Kan. – The Buhler Community Foundation awarded a grant of $10,000 from the Fund for Buhler to save the Wheatland Park Gazebo.The Wheatland Park Gazebo was built in 1988 in a joint effort between the City of Buhler and Buhler’s Kiwanis Club to... Read More.

Day 6, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report

Wednesday, June 28

By Julia Debes for Kansas Wheat KANSAS - This is day 6 of the Kansas Wheat Harvest Reports, brought to you by the Kansas Wheat Commission, Kansas Association of Wheat Growers, Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Cooperative Council. Harvest continues to march across... Read More.

Hutch Rec’s Board of Commissioners Accepting Applications for Board Appointments

Wednesday, June 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutch Rec Board of Commissioners is currently accepting applications for two appointments to the Hutchinson Recreation Commission board. Each 4-year term is from September 2023 through August 2027.Applicants must complete, sign, and return applications to the Hutch Rec Downtown Office... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 Approves Bussing Service for Lincoln Neighborhood Students

Wednesday, June 28

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education Monday approved spending up to $150,000 to provide bussing service for students in the former Lincoln Elementary School attendance area who will be attending classes at McCandless Elementary School starting this fall. Transportation funding... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Approve Grant Support

Wednesday, June 28

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Monday, McPherson County Commissioners approved a letter of support for a Planning and Demonstration Grant through the US Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program. The application is a joint project between the county and several cities... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Notes: Public Works Director Provides Update on City Projects

Wednesday, June 28

MCPHERSON, Kan. – In his weekly progress report on current projects, McPherson Public Works Director Jeff Woodard said about 95 percent of the Deerfield Senior Living sanitary sewer project is complete, with a few laterals still to be finished. Meanwhile, on the Maxwell Street reconstruction,... Read More.