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Kansas Lawmakers Discuss Funding Special Ed, Private Schools

Friday, March 3

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas government officials clashed this week over education, with Gov. Laura Kelly promoting the full funding of special education and other politicians emphasizing private schools as a way to educate Kansas youth.“I believe that they built... Read More.

Kansas February Total Tax Collections Exceed Estimates by Nearly $37 Million

Friday, March 3

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that total tax-only collections for February were $549.8 million. That is $36.8 million, or 7.2%, more than the monthly estimate. Those collections were also $47.3 million, or 9.4%, more than in February 2022. “Revenues have exceeded estimates for 30... Read More.

Thursday Evening Fire in Northeast McPherson Possible Arson

Friday, March 3

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The McPherson Fire Department responded Thursday evening to the report of a structure fire in Mustang Communities on the northeast edge of McPherson. That fire is being investigated as a potential arson.McPherson Fire Chief TJ Wyssman told Ad Astra News that... Read More.

Two Individuals Arrested Thursday in Drug Bust Near HMS-7

Friday, March 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Two people are in custody following a Thursday afternoon drug bust at an apartment in the 200 block of East Avenue A, across from Hutchinson Middle School 7.Hutchinson Police arrested Wanda Loveless, of Hutchinson, and Austin Alstatt, of Pratt, on requested... Read More.

Nominations Open for Hutchinson High School Wall of Honor

Friday, March 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Nominations are now open for the annual Wall of Honor award at Hutchinson High School. A nominee has to be a Hutchinson High School graduate and have graduated at least 10 years prior to the nomination. The nominee must have attained a... Read More.

Kansas State Fair General Manager Chosen for 2023 Leadership Kansas Class

Thursday, March 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Kansas Chamber announced its 2023 Leadership Kansas class, March 1, 2023.Leadership Kansas is a long-standing statewide program which focuses on developing and motivating leaders across the state of Kansas. The class will begin in April and will conclude in October... Read More.

Hutch Chamber’s March Legislative Forum is Saturday

Thursday, March 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce announces the March Legislative Forum date:Saturday, March 4: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. at the Stringer Fine Arts Center, Gallery Theatre – 600 E. 11th, HutchinsonThe Reno County legislators invited to participate are Senator Mark... Read More.

Get Out and Play: K-State Expert Says Outdoor Time is Learning Time for Kids

Thursday, March 2

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Turns out, time spent outside is good not only for children’s ability to be physically active. Kansas State University child development specialist Bradford Wiles says it’s pretty valuable for their minds, as well.“There... Read More.

Conservation and Water: High Priority in the 2023 Farm Bill

Wednesday, March 1

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. questioned witnesses today during the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry’s third hearing on the 2023 Farm Bill, a five-year legislative package that is critical for providing support to Kansas’ agriculture industry. Today’s hearing... Read More.

February’s Ad Astra Radio McPherson Classroom Hero Award Recipient is Kaden Tichenor

Wednesday, March 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Ad Astra Radio announces the February 2023 recipient of the McPherson Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust.Kaden Tichenor is in his first year of teaching Kindergarten at Eisenhower Elementary in McPherson USD 418. When asked what his favorite... Read More.

Purchase of New Playground Equipment Approved for McPherson’s Wall Park

Wednesday, March 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. - McPherson City Commissioners have approved a $235,000 purchase of new accessible playground equipment to be installed in Wall Park. This will replace playground equipment removed from the park in 2019 for safety reasons. The equipment is being acquired from Cunningham Equipment, whose... Read More.

McPherson City and County Commissioners Agree to Allot Funding to Housing Coalition for Land Purchase

Wednesday, March 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson City and County Commissioners have agreed to allot funds to the McPherson Housing Coalition for the purchase of property north of the Oak Harbor Cottages for the development of future housing after a federal grant fell through at the last... Read More.