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World Champion Drum and Bugle Corps to Perform at Gowans Stadium

Thursday, July 13

Hutchinson, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College Fine Arts Department, in conjunction with the Sky Ryders Performing Arts Foundation, is excited to welcome the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps from Concord, CA for a special performance. The most decorated corps in the history of... Read More.

Great Bend USD 428 BOE Make Approves New Student Cell Phone Policy

Wednesday, July 12

GREAT BEND, Kan. – The Great Bend USD 428 Board of Education Monday approved a new policy for cell phones in all district buildings, and in particular, Great Bend High School. “Plain and simple, the phone is not supposed to be out during class,” Superintendent... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Announces Plan to Move to a New Location

Wednesday, July 12

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The United Way of Reno County (UWRC) will soon be moving to a new location, allowing for expanded space. Staff announce this week that UWRC will lease space from the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber, with the move planned for the end of... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 BOE Approves Meal, Material Fee Increases

Wednesday, July 12

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The cost of school breakfast and lunch in McPherson USD 418 will be going up 20 cents across the board in the fall. The Board of Education Monday approved a recommendation from Director of Operations Bill Froese to increase charges, which... Read More.

Kansas Wildlife Commissioners Consider Restricting Game Baiting

Wednesday, July 12

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – Kansas wildlife commissioners are exploring whether to restrict hunters from setting out bait to lure deer and other game. Most Midwestern states ban or limit baiting. Among 13 Midwestern states, only Kansas allows unregulated baiting of animals such as deer for... Read More.

Kansas Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Fentanyl Distribution

Wednesday, July 12

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) – Last month the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Attorney General’s office announced a new task force aimed at cracking down on fentanyl distribution in the state. But drug policy experts say enforcement efforts don’t address the root issue of... Read More.

USD 418 Board of Education Seeking Applicants for Vacant Position

Tuesday, July 11

McPHERSON, Kan. – During the July 10, 2023 Board of Education Meeting, the Board approved receiving applications for the current board vacancies. Candidates interested in serving the remaining portion of either of the open positions may obtain a copy of the application by visiting the District... Read More.

Donors Needed in July to Prevent a Blood Shortage

Tuesday, July 11

KANSAS – The American Red Cross continues to see a concerning trend – blood donations are being sent to hospitals faster than they are coming in. The Red Cross has collected about 50,000 fewer blood donations than needed over the last two months. Donors... Read More.

$10 million Project Set for Previous K-14 in Reno, Rice Counties

Tuesday, July 11

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - A $10 million project on a section of highway previously designated as K-14 in Reno and Rice counties is expected to begin Thursday, July 20. This 17-mile section, of what had been K-14, was replaced last month by a new K-14... Read More.

Kansas Punching Above Its Weight – Lower Funding, Higher Student Outcomes

Tuesday, July 11

TOPEKA, Kan. (KASB.org) - KASB has posted a new report on K-12 education funding and outcomes in Kansas and other states. Kansas continues to lag behind the U.S. average in per-pupil funding. Despite increasing state aid under the first four years of the Gannon school finance... Read More.

Shawnee County Judge Suspends Kansas Policy Allowing Gender Changes to Driver’s Licenses

Tuesday, July 11

By Tim Carpenter, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — A Shawnee County District Court judge issued a temporary restraining order Monday to prevent Kansans from amending gender declarations on driver’s licenses pending further consideration of a lawsuit filed by Attorney General Kris Kobach. Kobach filed suit Friday... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces the Return of Hutch Fest in Fall 2023

Monday, July 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutch Rec, in partnership with the Downtown Hutch Rod Run, is bringing back the popular community festival Hutch Fest in Fall 2023. Hutch Fest will take place October 6 & 7 in Downtown Hutchinson and will include feature events as well as... Read More.

World Champion Drum and Bugle Corps to Perform at Gowans Stadium

Great Bend USD 428 BOE Make Approves New Student Cell Phone Policy

United Way of Reno County Announces Plan to Move to a New Location

McPherson USD 418 BOE Approves Meal, Material Fee Increases

Kansas Wildlife Commissioners Consider Restricting Game Baiting

Kansas Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Fentanyl Distribution

USD 418 Board of Education Seeking Applicants for Vacant Position

Donors Needed in July to Prevent a Blood Shortage

$10 million Project Set for Previous K-14 in Reno, Rice Counties

Kansas Punching Above Its Weight – Lower Funding, Higher Student Outcomes

Shawnee County Judge Suspends Kansas Policy Allowing Gender Changes to Driver’s Licenses

Hutch Rec Announces the Return of Hutch Fest in Fall 2023

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