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Reno County Commissioners Vote to Move Forward with Courthouse Renovations

Tuesday, March 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Reno County Commissioners Tuesday on a 3-2 vote agreed to proceed with the long-discussed remodeling project at the Reno County Courthouse. The decision comes with changes from a proposal that had been recommended earlier. Deleted from the plans to save on expenses... Read More.

EPA to Permit More Ethanol Sales

Tuesday, March 7

UNDATED (HPM) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted a request to allow several midwestern states to sell gasoline with 15% ethanol year-round. But the new rules don’t take effect until the summer of 2024. Troy Bredenkamp is the vice president of public policy... Read More.

Wichita Teacher’s Union Wants to Ban Cell Phones in Schools

Tuesday, March 7

WICHITA, Kan. (KNS) - The union representing Wichita teachers is asking the state’s largest school district to ban cell phones from classrooms. The proposal from United Teachers of Wichita comes as several districts across the country have tightened their policies regarding cell phones. The union... Read More.

Warrior Men’s Basketball Heads to NCCAA National Tournament

Tuesday, March 7

By Sterling College Athletics STERLING, Kan. - There is just something special about the atmosphere of a win or go home game. The Sterling College men had the opportunity to host one of those games as they took on the Southwestern Christian University Eagles. The... Read More.

Peoples Bank and Trust Pledges $500,000 To Major McPherson College Building Project

Tuesday, March 7

MCPHERSON, Kan. - A McPherson business with deep roots in the community is making a significant investment in McPherson College’s most ambitious building campaign. Peoples Bank and Trust has committed $500,000 toward the college’s signature building project – the Campus Commons. In appreciation of... Read More.

Hutchinson Public Works Repairing Roadway After Water Line Break on E 17th Ave

Monday, March 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The water line on 17th Ave, east of Apple Lane has been repaired and street repair has begun. The Street Division plans to complete the street repair by Monday, March 13th. Weather permitting, the road will be opened Monday, March 20th after... Read More.

Jerry Jacobs, Former HCC Football Player and Current NFL Player, to Visit Hutchinson

Monday, March 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson welcomes Jerry Jacobs, a cornerback for the Detroit Lions, back to where his NFL journey began, Gowan’s Stadium. Jacobs’ path to the NFL started in a place where many promising football careers end: in junior college.... Read More.

Hutchinson’s Sonoco Paper Closing Its Doors, Plant’s 116 Workers Notified Monday

Monday, March 6

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A Hutchinson industry is closing its doors, leaving 116 people out of work. Employees of Sonoco Paper were informed Monday morning of plans to close the plant. Sonoco officials have not yet responded to requests for comment from As Astra News.... Read More.

Kansas State High School Basketball Championship Schedule

Monday, March 6

By KSHSAA Covered Staff For more articles on high school activities check out www.kshsaacovered.com presented by Capitol Federal. BOYS TOURNAMENTS CLASS 6A At Koch Arena, Wichita Wednesday’s quarterfinals Manhattan (14-8) vs. Blue Valley North (19-3), 2 p.m. Shawnee Mission Northwest (15-7) vs. Blue Valley Northwest (18-4), 4 p.m. Junction... Read More.

Phillips 66 All-Big 12 Men’s Basketball Awards Announced

Monday, March 6

IRVING, Tx. - Kansas’ Jalen Wilson was the unanimous choice as Player of the Year while Kansas State’s Jerome Tang was selected Coach of the Year in his first season to highlight the 2022-23 Phillips 66 All-Big 12 men’s basketball awards, chosen by the... Read More.

Total Number of U.S. Farms Declines by Nearly 10,000

Monday, March 6

UNDATED (HPM) - The USDA’s latest report on farms estimates that the U.S. lost nearly 10,000 farms in 2022. The number of acres of farmland also decreased, while the average size of a farm has gone up slightly, especially for farms making a million... Read More.

Salvation Army To Receive $10,000+ from Members of 100+ People Who Care Group

Monday, March 6

GREAT BEND, Kan. – The Salvation Army of Barton County is pleased to announce that they are the 2023 first quarter recipients of $10,000+ in charitable donations from members of the 100+ People Who Care in Barton County group. As the group celebrated the... Read More.

Reno County Commissioners Vote to Move Forward with Courthouse Renovations

Reno County Commissioners Vote to Move Forward with Courthouse Renovations

EPA to Permit More Ethanol Sales

Wichita Teacher’s Union Wants to Ban Cell Phones in Schools

Warrior Men’s Basketball Heads to NCCAA National Tournament

Peoples Bank and Trust Pledges $500,000 To Major McPherson College Building Project

Hutchinson Public Works Repairing Roadway After Water Line Break on E 17th Ave

Jerry Jacobs, Former HCC Football Player and Current NFL Player, to Visit Hutchinson

Hutchinson’s Sonoco Paper Closing Its Doors, Plant’s 116 Workers Notified Monday

Kansas State High School Basketball Championship Schedule

Phillips 66 All-Big 12 Men’s Basketball Awards Announced

Total Number of U.S. Farms Declines by Nearly 10,000

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