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Update: Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for the City of Pawnee Rock

Thursday, April 17

PAWNEE ROCK, Kan. (April 21, 2025) — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Pawnee Rock public water supply system located in Barton County. The advisory was issued because of a waterline break... Read More.

Hutchinson Man Arrested After Battery Incident, Standoff

Wednesday, April 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A 23-year-old Hutchinson man was arrested on multiple charges including attempted second degree murder and aggravated kidnapping in connection with a Tuesday afternoon incident where a woman was injured.Hutchinson Police Captain Dayton Gates said officers from multiple agencies were called out... Read More.

McPherson Celebrates New Fire Station 2 with Ribbon Cutting and Unexpected Call to Action

Tuesday, April 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — Something unexpected...or maybe not... occurred during Tuesday afternoon's ribbon cutting for the new McPherson Fire Station 2.As Mayor Tom Brown was talking about a hose tower that's part of the new station at 1715 North Main, pagers went off calling firefighters... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Sets Public Hearing May 6 to Propose Changing Existing One Percent CID for Uptown Hutch to Two Percent

Tuesday, April 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A May 6th public hearing on a proposal to change an existing one percent Community Improvement District (CID) for Uptown Hutch to two percent was set by the Hutchinson City Council Tuesday. This involves a project that will lead to additional... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s April Classroom Hero Tammy Feil, Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust

Tuesday, April 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce Tammy Feil, Canton-Galva Elementary School third grade teacher as the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. Each month, Ad Astra Radio randomly selects a different educator, from... Read More.

Goessel Jr./Sr. High School Welcomes New Principal Kenroy Wilson

Tuesday, April 15

GOESSEL, Kan. — USD 411 Goessel Schools announced on Tuesday, April 15 that Mr. Kenroy Wilson has been approved to be the new principal of Goessel Jr./Sr. High School. Mr. Wilson brings over 30 years of educational experience to the school according to a statement... Read More.

USD 308 Board of Education Approves Programs, Accepts Resignation of Faris Elementary Principal James Moffett

Tuesday, April 15

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education set some sort of record in their Monday evening meeting, which lasted maybe 3 ½ minutes. Superintendent Dawn Johnson was not present for the meeting.In that time, the board approved memorandums of understanding with... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 to Freeze Meal Prices for 2025-26, Schedules Special Meeting April 22 to Review New Strategic Plan

Tuesday, April 15

McPHERSON, Kan. — For the first time in six years and only the second time since 2016, meal prices for McPherson USD 418 are proposed to stay the same for the 2025-26 school year. Food Service Director Bill Froese told the Board of Education... Read More.

Roni Ettleman Promoted to Principal of Larned High School

Tuesday, April 15

LARNED, Kan. — Fort Larned USD 495 Board of Education has announced the promotion of Mr. Roni Ettleman, as Larned High School's next Principal, effective July 1, 2025.Mr. Ettleman, who currently serves as LHS Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, will step into his new... Read More.

Barton County Commission Honors Former County Treasurer Jan Karlin, Proclaims April 8, 2025 as “Jan Karlin Day”

Tuesday, April 15

BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — The Barton County Commission honored former County Treasurer Jan Karlin during the Commission Meeting on Tuesday April, 15, proclaiming April 8, 2025 as Jan Karlin Day in honor of Karlin’s long and trailblazing service to Barton County. Karlin passed away... Read More.

USD 313 BOE Discusses District Enrollment Decline, Recognizes Buhler High School Wrestling, Scholars Bowl and Girls Basketball Teams

Tuesday, April 15

BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday night discussed at length declining enrollment in the district, especially at Buhler Grade School, which has a much lower enrollment than the other two elementary schools in USD 313. The board also heard... Read More.

Boil Water Advisory Rescinded for City of Abbyville

Tuesday, April 15

ABBYVILLE, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has rescinded a boil water advisory for the City of Abbyville public water supply system located in Reno County. The advisory was issued because of a loss of pressure. Failure to maintain adequate... Read More.