New Magistrate Judge Named for Reno County
RENO COUNTY, Kan. – Andrew Jefferson Newsum of Hutchinson has been appointed the new magistrate judge for the 27th Judicial District which comprises Reno County. The appointment... Read More.
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McPherson Chamber’s Civic Awareness Committee to Present Legislative Update
MCPHERSON, Kan. - The Civic Awareness Committee of the McPherson Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 2023 Legislative Update on Saturday, February 18th at 9:00 am. Join others in attendance at KMU, 2090 E Ave. A. for the opportunity to hear from our... Read More.
McPherson Chamber Accepting Applications for Agriculture Future of America Scholarship
MCPHERSON, Kan. - It’s scholarship time! The Agriculture Committee of the McPherson Chamber of Commerce has dedicated much time through the years to raise funds for the local annual AFA scholarship.
Eligibility requirements for the McPherson Chamber of Commerce AFA Scholarship include high school seniors... Read More.
Save the Date: Spoken Word Poetry Event with Dave McKane, Feb. 14 at Hutchinson Art Center
HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Join the Hutchinson Art Center for a multimedia performance with writer, photographer, and pub enthusiast, Dave McKane.
Semi-sweet Feelings: Poems for the Feint Hearted, A Spoken Word Poetry Event with Dave McKane. Tuesday, February 14th at 6:30 PM
Dave... Read More.
Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science to Hold Spring 2023 Events Across the State
By FHSU University Communications
HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State University's Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science (KAMS) will host various events, including free information sessions and webinars across the state for any interested students and their families this spring. In... Read More.
7th-12th Graders Can Train with an Astronaut This Spring Break
HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Cosmosphere announced a new Spring Break camp March 13-17, which gives 7th-12th graders the opportunity to train with an astronaut. Called “Spring into STEM,” the day camp provides training similar to what astronauts use to prepare for the extreme environments of space,... Read More.
Art Students at Hutchinson High School Receive State Awards
HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Students at Hutchinson High School have been recognized for their outstanding ceramic art pieces at the Eastern Kansas Scholastic Art and Writing Awards presented by the Alliance for Youth Artists and Writers.
Six students from Hutchinson High School were selected... Read More.
Inman USD 448 Names New Superintendent
INMAN, Kan. – Stephen Jowers has been named the new Superintendent of Schools for Inman USD 448.
Jowers, one of two finalists interviewed by the Board of Education last week, is currently in his second year as superintendent of school in... Read More.
Kansas Attorney General Pushes Tougher Penalties for Fentanyl Distribution
TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Attorney General Kris Kobach wants to crack down on fentanyl in Kansas by creating new, harsher sentencing laws for people who sell drugs laced with fentanyl. Over 500 Kansans have died from fentanyl overdoses since 2015. It is... Read More.
Kansas Lawmakers Move to Reduce Taxes on Social Security Income
TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Some Kansas lawmakers want to reduce taxes on Social Security income as an incentive to keep retirees from leaving the state. The Kansas News Service reports that this change could cost the state up to $58 million in... Read More.
Kansas Legislature to Consider Legislation on State’s Water Issues
TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas lawmakers are under increasing pressure to respond to the state’s worsening water crisis.
Last year, the Legislature failed to pass legislation to deal with the crisis. Opposition came from groups that lobby for farmers and ranchers.... Read More.
The Number of Kansas Students with Disabilities is Increasing
By KASB.org
TOPEKA, Kan. - The number of Kansas students identified with disabilities under federal and state special education laws has increased nearly as much since 2005 as total student enrollment in public schools.
The “headcount” of students with disabilities,... Read More.
