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Ad Astra Radio’s February Classroom Hero Madison Balencia, Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust

Tuesday, February 17

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Madison Balencia, 3rd grade teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School, as this month’s recipient of the Ad Astra Radio Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Each month, Ad Astra Radio randomly selects a... Read More.

Larry Hatteberg to Open 2026 Dillon Lecture Series

Tuesday, February 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Dillon Lecture Series (DLS) is proud to announce its first speaker of the 2026 season: legendary award-winning Kansas journalist, Larry Hatteberg. During a 51-year career centered on telling people’s stories, Hatteberg became a defining voice in Kansas local television. His “Hatteberg’s... Read More.

Stafford County and Lightsource bp Partner to Fund New Childcare Facility in Macksville

Tuesday, February 17

STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. — Stafford County Economic Development (SCED) today announced an exciting new community initiative in partnership with Lightsource bp, a global energy developer currently advancing a solar project in Stafford County. Lightsource bp has donated over $230,000 to SCED to support the construction... Read More.

Food Bank of Reno County Exceeds Capital Campaign Goal, Opens New Facility

Tuesday, February 17

RENO COUNTY, Kan. - Thanks to overwhelming community generosity, the Food Bank of Reno County has raised $1,115,900 through its Nourishing Our Future capital campaign, exceeding its goal and securing a strong foundation for the organization’s future. The campaign’s success supports the completion of the Food Bank’s... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Advances Street Projects, Approves IT Upgrades and Several Event Requests

Tuesday, February 17

McPHERSON, Kan. — A change order on a design contract with Alfred Benesch and Company for the Hickory Street reconstruction project was approved during Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting. This will add design for the 600 block of West Hayes, a project that is... Read More.

Central Christian School Announces Kindergarten Exploration and First Grade Preview

Tuesday, February 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Central Christian School is announcing that their Kindergarten Exploration and First Grade Preview will be held on Tuesday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the school, 1910 East 30th Avenue in Hutchinson. According to Director of Admissions Amber Osner, Central Christian offers... Read More.

Hutchinson Public Schools Accepting Nominations for USD 308 Certified and Classified Employee of the Year

Tuesday, February 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Public Schools is accepting nominations for the 2025-26 Classified Employee of the Year and the Certified Employee of the Year. Certified Employee of the Year Each year USD 308 honors one certified employee. This award is separate from the annual Davis Foundation... Read More.

National Modular MFG LLC Signs Lease with Salt City Investments in Kansas Enterprise Industrial Park

Tuesday, February 17

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — February 17, 2026 — National Modular MFG LLC, with operations in Haven, Kansas, and Providence, North Carolina, has signed a long-term lease to double the size of its Kansas operations. The expansion includes a 57,600-square-foot facility located in the Kansas Enterprise... Read More.

VFW Names Tammy Gipson of St. Joseph Catholic School as Kansas State Middle School Teacher of the Year

Tuesday, February 17

McPHERSON, Kan. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Department of Kansas is proud to announce Tammy Gipson, a middle school teacher at St. Joseph Catholic School in McPherson, as the Kansas State Middle School Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Gipson was selected for her... Read More.

Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Hosts The Leader’s Lunchroom: March Session

Tuesday, February 17

GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Move Your Mountain Coaching and Consultation, invites community members to attend the March session of The Leader’s Lunchroom, a monthly leadership series designed to spark growth, connection, and courageous action. The March gathering will take... Read More.

K-State Salina Selected for Delta Air Lines’ Propel Program

Monday, February 16

Aviation students gain access to prestigious pathway for early career take-off SALINA, Kan. — Kansas State University Salina professional pilot program students now have a specialized opportunity for early-career success with Delta Air Lines. K-State Salina has been selected by Delta — one of... Read More.

KDOT Bridge Replacement Project in Rice County Begins This Month

Monday, February 16

RICE COUNTY, Kan. - The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to begin a bridge replacement project on K-4 over Plum Creek east of Bushton in Rice County on Monday, Feb. 23, conditions permitting. Initial work will consist of constructing a temporary road around the bridge... Read More.