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One Dead, One Injured in Electrocution at Great Bend Airport

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd GREAT BEND, Kan. — One person is dead and another seriously injured after a bucket on an aerial boom came in contact with high-voltage power lines at Great Bend Municipal Airport Tuesday morning. The Barton County Sheriff's office, which is in charge of... Read More.

McPherson USD 418 Approves on One-Time Basis to Waive Student Enrollment and Class Fees for 2024-25 School Year

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday night gave parents in the district some financial breathing room. The Board approved a recommendation from Superintendent Shiloh Vincent to waive on a one-time basis student enrollment and class fees for... Read More.

Barton County Commissioners Approve 2025 Budget, Dropping Nearly 1.4 Mills from 2024

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd BARTON COUNTY, Kan. — Barton County Commissioners Tuesday approved a 2025 budget that keeps the amount of funding from property taxes at the same level as for the past three years. With that, the projected mill levy for the 2025 budget will... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Police Department Purchase of Handheld Narcotics Analyzer, Agree to $19K Toward Local Match on McPherson Airport Projects

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — Bids from three companies for rehabilitation of houses at 1115 South Chestnut and 1208 South Walnut were opened during Tuesday's McPherson City Commission meeting. These projects are funded through a Community Development Block Grant. S&A Construction of Topeka had the... Read More.

Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Approves 2024-25 Budget, Property Tax Levy to Increase

Tuesday, August 13

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education Monday approved publication of a 2024-25 budget that carries a half mill increase in the property tax levy, though the actual amount of property tax paid to support the district may decline... Read More.

Vote Canvass to Take Place for McPherson County Monday, Aug. 19

Tuesday, August 13

McPherson County Commission Meeting 8/12/24 Highlights By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Clerk Hollie Melroy brought recommendations on the 30 provisional ballots cast in last week's election to the County Commission Monday, recommending 21 of those ballots be counted in full, and three... Read More.

Dates Announced for 2024 Hawk Talk with Lance Leipold

Tuesday, August 13

-- KANSAS ATHLETICS RELEASE -- LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas Athletics has announced the dates and times for Hawk Talk with Kansas Football head coach Lance Leipold, which begins Tuesday, August 27 live from Johnny's Tavern West Lawrence. The hour-long show will feature Leipold alongside 'Voice... Read More.

8 KJCCC Women’s Soccer Teams, 4 Men’s Teams Featured In NJCAA Soccer Preseason Rankings

Tuesday, August 13

-- KJCCC RELEASE -- NJCAA Division 1 Women's Soccer Poll | NJCAA Division 2 Women's Soccer Poll | NJCAA Division 1 Men's Soccer Poll | NJCAA Division 2 Men's Soccer Poll CHARLOTTE, NC (KJCCC.org) - With the 2024 NJCAA soccer seasons set to get underway in 10... Read More.

Cowley Picked To Defend KJCCC Division 2 Volleyball Title In 2024 Predicted Order of Finish

Tuesday, August 13

-- KJCCC RELEASE -- COLBY, Kan. (KJCCC.org) – Defending National Champion Cowley has been picked to win the 2024 Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Division 2 Volleyball preseason order of finish, as voted on by the 11 league coaches on Tuesday, August 13th. Earning 120... Read More.

Barton Unanimously Picked To Win 2024 KJCCC Division 1 Volleyball Preseason Order of Finish

Tuesday, August 13

-- KJCCC RELEASE -- COLBY, Kan. (KJCCC.org) – Reigning Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference division one volleyball regular season champion Barton Community College has been picked to repeat as conference champions in the 2024 KJCCC Division 1 Volleyball preseason order of finish as voted... Read More.

Thirty-Four Teams Pack Annual Booster Club “Cougar Open” Golf Tournament in Support of Barton Athletics

Tuesday, August 13

-- BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE ATHLETICS RELEASE -- GREAT BEND, Kan. (BartonSports.com) - The 12th Annual Cougar Open took place Friday with thirty-four teams caming together in support of Barton Athletics at Lake Barton Golf Course. The annual event organized and sponsored by the Cougar Booster Club... Read More.

USD 308, Hutchinson Public Schools, Announces Significant Wage Increases Across All Staff Levels

Tuesday, August 13

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Aug. 12, 2024) — USD 308, Hutchinson Public Schools, is proud to announce significant wage adjustments following the successful settlement of the professional negotiated agreement on August 12, 2024. These changes reflect the district's commitment to remaining competitive in... Read More.