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City of Arlington Water Supply Shows High Nitrate Levels

Thursday, May 4

ARLINGTON, Kan. – The City of Arlington has issued a public notice regarding nitrate levels in the city's water supply. A sample tested on April 18th showed a nitrate level of 11 milligrams per liter, which is above the federal nitrate standard of 10... Read More.

Larned City Council Sets New Swimming Pool Hours

Thursday, May 4

LARNED, Kan. – The Larned City Council has approved a change in Swimming Pool hours for the upcoming season. The pool will continue to open at 12:30 p.m. but will see a two-hour change in closing time from 8 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Council... Read More.

Barton and Stafford County Seniors Recipients of Central Kansas Catbackers Scholarships

Thursday, May 4

STAFFORD COUNTY, Kan. – Five graduating seniors from Barton and Stafford Counties have been awarded $1 thousand scholarships each from the Central Kansas Catbackers. Since 2016, the group has awarded scholarships to local students planning to attend Kansas State University. Joshua Hildebrand from Stafford High... Read More.

Biden Rule Protecting Lesser Prairie Chicken Overturned by U.S. Senate

Thursday, May 4

By Ariana Figueroa, Kansas Reflector WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed on a 50-48 vote a resolution overturning a Biden administration rule that listed a popular Southwestern game bird under a federal endangered species designation. The White House has vowed President Joe Biden would... Read More.

Kansas Officials Plan to Cut Down on Foster Placements

Thursday, May 4

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Kansas Department for Children and Families will work to reduce unnecessary foster care placements, said DCF Secretary Laura Howard, expressing optimism about new funding measures and legislation. “This was a strong legislative session in terms... Read More.

USD 308 Works With Community to Create New Mission, Vision, and Values

Thursday, May 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - USD 308 has taken an important step towards creating a new mission, vision, and core values with the help of district leadership, community members, and consultants from Wichita State University’s Community Engagement Institute. The project aims to establish a shared understanding... Read More.

City of Hutchinson Clarifies Eligibility and Extends Due Date for Hutch Housing Infrastructure Grant Program

Thursday, May 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The City of Hutchinson recently announced the launch of the Hutch Housing Infrastructure Grant Program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). This program is designed to respond to the negative impacts on housing as a result of the Covid-19... Read More.

Hutchinson Community Foundation Awards $71K in Grants

Thursday, May 4

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Hutchinson Community Foundation awarded Fund for Reno County grants totaling $71,075 to eight nonprofit organizations in March. Established in 1990, the Fund for Reno County serves as a permanent resource for the changing needs of Reno County. Grants represent an innovative... Read More.

No. 1 Basketball Transfer Hunter Dickinson Commits to Kansas

Thursday, May 4

By: Travis Branham, 247Sports.com LAWRENCE, Kan. - Michigan transfer Hunter Dickinson, the No. 1 overall player in the college basketball transfer portal, has made his decision and will play for Kansas. "This decision might even have been harder than the... Read More.

Bulldogs Knock off (2) Friends, Fall to (3) Oklahoma Wesleyan

Thursday, May 4

By: McPherson College Athletics GREAT BEND, Kan. (macbulldogs.com) — The McPherson College Bulldogs opened the KCAC Tournament in Great Bend, Kan., with a 3-1 win over the second-seeded Friends University Falcons in nine innings before falling to the (3) Oklahoma Wesleyan University Eagles 2-1 in... Read More.

Williams, Payne Sign Four-Year Letters

Wednesday, May 3

Hutchinson CC Sports Information HUTCHINSON, Kan. (bluedragonsports.com) - Two members of the Hutchinson Community College women's basketball team signed letters of intent for next season on Tuesday at the Sports Arena. Two-time All-KJCCC performer and 2022 NJCAA All-American Mya Williams has signed with Georgia State and sophomore Read More.

Seven Swedes Earn All-KCAC Honors

Wednesday, May 3

By: Bethany College Athletics WICHITA, Kan. (bethanyswedes.com) - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) is pleased to announce the 2023 KCAC Softball all-conference teams and individual award winners. Student-athletes were selected for all awards by a vote of the KCAC head softball coaches. 7 different Swedes... Read More.