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Kansas February Total Tax Collections Exceed Estimates by Nearly $37 Million

TOPEKA, Kan. – Governor Laura Kelly today announced that total tax-only collections for February were $549.8 million. That is $36.8 million, or 7.2%, more than the monthly estimate. Those collections were also $47.3 million, or 9.4%, more than in February 2022. “Revenues have exceeded estimates for 30... Read More.

Thursday Evening Fire in Northeast McPherson Possible Arson

MCPHERSON, Kan. – The McPherson Fire Department responded Thursday evening to the report of a structure fire in Mustang Communities on the northeast edge of McPherson. That fire is being investigated as a potential arson. McPherson Fire Chief TJ Wyssman told Ad Astra News that... Read More.

Two Individuals Arrested Thursday in Drug Bust Near HMS-7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Two people are in custody following a Thursday afternoon drug bust at an apartment in the 200 block of East Avenue A, across from Hutchinson Middle School 7. Hutchinson Police arrested Wanda Loveless, of Hutchinson, and Austin Alstatt, of Pratt, on requested... Read More.

Nominations Open for Hutchinson High School Wall of Honor

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Nominations are now open for the annual Wall of Honor award at Hutchinson High School. A nominee has to be a Hutchinson High School graduate and have graduated at least 10 years prior to the nomination. The nominee must have attained a... Read More.

No. 1 Houston Pulls Away Late

By Wichita State University Athletics   HOUSTON, Texas (goshockers.com) – Wichita State hung around with No. 1 Houston for more than 30 minutes Thursday evening at the Fertitta Center but eventually succumbed to turnovers, missed free throws and tired legs. Jamal Shead scored a career-high 25 points... Read More.

Hutch Chamber’s March Legislative Forum is Saturday

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce announces the March Legislative Forum date: Saturday, March 4: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. at the Stringer Fine Arts Center, Gallery Theatre – 600 E. 11th, Hutchinson The Reno County legislators invited to participate are Senator Mark... Read More.

Late First-Half Run Propels 11 K-State Past Oklahoma, 85-69

By Kansas State University Athletics   MANHATTAN, Kan. (kstatesports.com)– A 9-0 run to end the first half fueled a huge second-half effort by No. 11/11 Kansas State, as the Wildcats completed their home schedule with an 85-69 win over Oklahoma on Wednesday night before a sold-out... Read More.

Get Out and Play: K-State Expert Says Outdoor Time is Learning Time for Kids

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension News Service   MANHATTAN, Kan. – Turns out, time spent outside is good not only for children’s ability to be physically active. Kansas State University child development specialist Bradford Wiles says it’s pretty valuable for their minds, as well. “There... Read More.