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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.

Iola City Council Approves Rezoning the Allen County Airport Industrial Property

Tuesday, April 15

Iola City Council Meeting 4/14 Highlights IOLA, Kan. — The Iola City Council Monday approved rezoning of the Allen County Airport Industrial property at 1600 and Minnesota Road and a plat for the site which was recently annexed into the city. When it approved the... Read More.

Teuton Sports Roundup: Baseball, Softball, Boys Golf, and Track & Field Start Seasons Strong

Tuesday, April 15

INMAN, Kan. - This Inman High School Sports Roundup will feature Baseball, Softball, Boys Golf, and Track & Field as all of their spring sports have started their 2025 season on a strong note. BASEBALL The Inman Varsity Baseball team started the season 0-2 following losses to... 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.

Allen County Commissioners Discuss New Landfill Policy, Approve Pocket Flower Planting Event June 11th

Tuesday, April 15

Allen County Commission Meeting 4/15 Highlights ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners Tuesday again discussed a new policy under which the landfill will be closed in the event of high winds, such as during high wind. Those winds blow a lot of stuff out... Read More.