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McPherson BPU Approves Change in Rate Structure for Customer Classes, Effective April 1

Tuesday, February 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Board of Public Utilities Monday approved a change in the rate structure for several customer classes, effective April 1. BPU General Manager Josh Bedel said the change involves going from a two-part rate to a three-part rate with the addition... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Hears Update on Fire Station 2, Accepts Bid for Police Substation Remodeling Project

Tuesday, February 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — Work to fix the snow drain system that had been installed incorrectly at the new McPherson Fire Station 2 began last week. Fire Chief Chad Mayberry told the McPherson City Commission Tuesday concrete cutting began last week, and removal and excavating... Read More.

McPherson School Board Approves 2025-26 Fees, Adds New Classes and Interventions

Tuesday, February 11

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education accepted a proposal at Monday's meeting regarding school fees for the 2025-26 school year. USD 418 waived those fees for the 2024-25 school year. Superintendent Shiloh Vincent presented three options for fees and gave... Read More.

Barton-Rice County Chase Ends with Hutchinson Man Arrested for Drug, Other Charges

Tuesday, February 11

BARTON/RICE COUNTY, Kan. — A two-county high speed chase Monday afternoon that started in Ellinwood ended in Rice County with a Hutchinson man put in jail, and with more problems than just the chase. The Barton County Sheriff's Office said a deputy tried to stop... Read More.

Allen County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Tradeshow

Tuesday, February 11

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Southwind Extension District, in partnership with Network Kansas and Allen County E-Communities invites the public to the Allen County Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Tradeshow, where students within the surrounding communities prepare business plans, business presentations and compete in a local... Read More.

Men’s Basketball Blue Dragons Upend No. 14 Red Ravens

Tuesday, February 11

BOX SCORE COFFEYVILLE, Kan. (BlueDragonSports.com) - D.J. Dudley and Bo Aldridge combined for 49 points and 13 rebounds to power the Hutchinson Community College men's basketball team to its second win over a nationally ranked opponent on Monday night. The Blue Dragons shot just shy... Read More.

Chairmen Moran, Bost & Sen. Kennedy Introduce Legislation to Protect Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights

Tuesday, February 11

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) – chairmen of the Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs – and Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) introduced legislation to prevent veterans from losing their Second Amendment right to purchase or... Read More.

Baseball Warriors Sweep Saints in Four-Game Weekend

Tuesday, February 11

STERLING, Kan. (SCWarriors.com) - Game 1 In an exhilarating display of baseball prowess, the Sterling College Warriors clinched a decisive 15-6 victory in game one of a double header against the Randall University Saints. This win marked a significant boost for the Warriors' getting... Read More.

Sterling Men’s Basketball Comes Up Short Against Oklahoma Wesleyan

Tuesday, February 11

BOX SCORE BARTLESVILLE, Okla. (SCWarriors.com) - On Saturday, Feb. 8 the Sterling College Warriors traveled down to Oklahoma to face a top of the KCAC team, Oklahoma Wesleyan University. Although the Warriors played the Eagles close the first half with both teams knotted up... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Adding Ten Minutes to School Days in Event of Snow Days Needed, Approves New Policies

Tuesday, February 11

BUHLER, Kan. — In order to provide some headroom in the event additional snow days are needed, the Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday approved adding another ten minutes to the school day starting Monday, and if needed, change Friday, April 25 to... Read More.

Carl R. Ice College of Engineering Selects Ambassadors for 2025

Tuesday, February 11

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Kansas State University's Carl R. Ice College of Engineering has selected 36 students for membership in the Engineering Ambassadors organization. Engineering Ambassadors are current engineering students chosen to promote the engineering profession and act as hosts for the college. Each ambassador... Read More.

Hutchinson USD 308 Discusses Two Hour Delay in Event of Inclement Weather, No Action Taken

Monday, February 10

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education last night declined to take action on a suggestion to give the school district the option to have a two hour delay in classes rather than closing schools altogether in the event of inclement... Read More.