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USD 308 Leadership Holds Meetings on Teacher Shortage Solutions

Monday, May 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - USD 308 held staff and community meetings at McCandless, Faris, and Lincoln Elementary schools on Wednesday, May 3, and Thursday, May 4, in an effort to gather input and answer questions about teacher shortage solutions for the district. With the goal... Read More.

Country Artist Cooper Alan with Frank Ray Hit the Stage at Kansas State Fair September 12

Monday, May 8

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Country music fans, mark your calendars! Rising star Cooper Alan will be performing with Frank Ray at the Kansas State Fair on Tuesday, September 12. After graduating college, Cooper Alan packed up and moved to Nashville, TN where he has been making waves... Read More.

Mastermind McPherson County Survey Deadline Extended to May 31st

Friday, May 5

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Have you taken the opportunity to give your input on your community? Answers from this survey will be reviewed during the second component of Mastermind McPherson County. The second component is to hold a leader's summit every year. This summit will be... Read More.

HutchCC Livestock Judging Team Excels at Spring Contests

Friday, May 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The Hutchinson Community College livestock judging team wrapped up a successful spring with strong team and individual performances at three prestigious events. The team visited the world-renowned Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in Houston, TX; the North Central Meat Animal Evaluation Contest... Read More.

Third Annual Greater Hutch Signing Day Held May 4th

Friday, May 5

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – For the third year, Hutchinson Career and Technical Education Academy, Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson Public Schools, and Greater Hutch, an Economic Development Partnership for Reno County, collaborated to host Signing Day on Thursday, May 4th at HC&TEA. At the event, 80 High... Read More.

New Date and Local for Annual Sand Plum Bicycle Classic

Friday, May 5

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – This year’s Sand Plum Bicycle Classic will feature a new date and location. The annual Reno County favorite will be taking place on Sunday, June 4, and will offer four different distances to choose from:16-mile, 36-mile, 53-mile, or take on... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces $30 Million to Increase High-Speed Internet Availability

Thursday, May 4

TOPEKA – Wedneday, Governor Laura Kelly announced a new program aimed at helping Kansas communities that lack high-speed internet. The Lasting Infrastructure and Network Connectivity (LINC) program will provide $30 million in competitive funding opportunities to build the infrastructure needed for more homes and... Read More.

EPA Fulfills Governor Kelly’s Request to Save Kansans Money at the Gas Pump This Summer

Thursday, May 4

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly announced Wednesday that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted her request to allow the sale of E15 products – gasoline blended with 15% ethanol – during the summer months through an emergency waiver. This action will help prevent potential fuel shortages and... Read More.

City of Arlington Water Supply Shows High Nitrate Levels

Thursday, May 4

ARLINGTON, Kan. – The City of Arlington has issued a public notice regarding nitrate levels in the city's water supply. A sample tested on April 18th showed a nitrate level of 11 milligrams per liter, which is above the federal nitrate standard of 10... Read More.

Barton and Stafford County Seniors Recipients of Central Kansas Catbackers Scholarships

Thursday, May 4

STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. – Five graduating seniors from Barton and Stafford Counties have been awarded $1 thousand scholarships each from the Central Kansas Catbackers. Since 2016, the group has awarded scholarships to local students planning to attend Kansas State University. Joshua Hildebrand from Stafford High... Read More.

Biden Rule Protecting Lesser Prairie Chicken Overturned by U.S. Senate

Thursday, May 4

By Ariana Figueroa, Kansas Reflector WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed on a 50-48 vote a resolution overturning a Biden administration rule that listed a popular Southwestern game bird under a federal endangered species designation. The White House has vowed President Joe Biden would... Read More.

Kansas Officials Plan to Cut Down on Foster Placements

Thursday, May 4

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Kansas Department for Children and Families will work to reduce unnecessary foster care placements, said DCF Secretary Laura Howard, expressing optimism about new funding measures and legislation. “This was a strong legislative session in terms... Read More.