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Buhler USD 313 Announces Preschool and Kindergarten Roundup Dates

Thursday, February 2

BUHLER, Kan. – Buhler USD 313 has announced dates for their upcoming preschool and kindergarten roundup. The district offers free half-day preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds and low-cost half day child care in the same building. Roundup dates will be held on Monday, March 6th... Read More.

Missouri Woman Killed in Late Wednesday Accident in Northern Reno County

Thursday, February 2

RENO COUNTY, Kan. – An Ozark, Missouri woman was killed Wednesday night in a crash in far northern Reno County. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a Ford Ranger pickup driven by Laura R Manwarren, 45, of Ozark, Mo. was southbound on K-14/96 about four... Read More.

Two Kansas Farmers Who Led Nationally Receive Kansas Corn Impact Awards

Thursday, February 2

By Kansas Corn Growers Association MANHATTAN, Kan. - At the Kansas Corn Symposium, Kansas Corn recognized Terry Vinduska of Marion and Ken McCauley of White Cloud as recipients of the 2023 Kansas Corn Impact Awards. The two Kansas corn farmers served as state and national... Read More.

K-State Receives $175K Grant to Support Development of Rural Grocery Cooperatives

Thursday, February 2

By K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. – A Kansas State University program that helps to sustain locally owned rural grocery stores has received a grant aimed at boosting the success of grocers owned by the people who shop there, often called Food... Read More.

Kansas AG Announces Plan to Sue Biden Administration over Lesser Prairie Chicken Protections

Thursday, February 2

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach plans to sue President Joe Biden’s administration over the lesser prairie chicken, calling federal protections for the bird illegal and potentially devastating to landowners and businesses in the state. In a Tuesday announcement,... Read More.

Rep. Mann, Colleagues Introduce Ag Export Promotion Act

Thursday, February 2

Washington, D.C. - Wednesday, U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) and Representatives Dan Newhouse (WA-04), Jim Costa (CA-21), Ashley Hinson (IA-02), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Brad Finstad (MN-01), Kim Schrier (WA-08), and Chellie Pingree (ME-01) introduced the Ag Export Promotion Act alongside Senators Angus King (I-ME), Joni... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Reaches Campaign Goal

Thursday, February 2

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – The United Way of Reno County announced this week that they have met their 2022-23 campaign goal. United Way Officials announced Tuesday, the final day of the campaign, that it had raised $1.2 million in this year's campaign, which will support programs... Read More.

Cherry Road Media Acquires McPherson News Ledger, Combining with Sentinel

Wednesday, February 1

MCPHERSON, Kan. – Starting next week, McPherson's two newspapers will become one. Cherry Road Media, the owner of the McPherson Sentinel, is acquiring the McPherson News Ledger from Kansas Publishing Ventures and will combine the two publications under its Sentinel banner. The reporting staff of both... Read More.

Early Wednesday Fire Forces Evacuation of Residents at Marquette’s Riverview Estates

Wednesday, February 1

MARQUETTE, Kan. – Marquette Fire responded early Wednesday morning to a report of the smell of smoke at Riverview Estates, 202 S. Washington St. EMS arrived on the scene to confirm the smell of smoke and a light haze in the hallway. Lindsborg Fire also... Read More.

Penny Bettles New Development Administrator for Hutchinson Fox Theatre

Wednesday, February 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre is excited to announce Penny Bettles as the new Development Administrator beginning January 30, 2023. Penny will plan and coordinate all development activities, major fundraising activities, sponsorship programs, and related special projects. She will also seek out... Read More.

$4.9M for Kansas to Improve Roads and Tackle National Traffic Fatalities

Wednesday, February 1

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a historic $800 million in grant awards for 510 projects through the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program, including 12 grants for communities in Kansas. The competitive grant program, established by President Biden’s historic... Read More.

Heartland Credit Union Completes Merger with United Credit Union

Wednesday, February 1

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Following approval by the National Credit Union Administration and the Kansas Department of Credit Unions, United Credit Union is now part of Heartland Credit Union. The effective date of the merger is February 1, 2023. “As a credit union that supports the... Read More.