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Gibson-Smith Back on USD 308 BOE, Board Approves Opportunity for Early Graduation of Juniors in Hutchinson Virtual School

Tuesday, March 19

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Valarie Gibson-Smith is back on the Hutchinson USD 308 Board of Education. Gibson-Smith, who finished 7th in a 11-candidate rate for four board positions last November and was at the time board president, was selected on a 5-0 vote... Read More.

Wall Park Lake Retaining Wall Repair Begins, Sen. Moran Secures McPherson Police Department $275K to Purchase Specialized Video Equipment and Command Trailer

Tuesday, March 19

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A crew brought in by the manufacturer of the retaining wall panels along the Wall Park Lake has begun repairs to the wall, nearly half of which has collapsed. Public Works Director Jeff Woodward said the Lock and Load... Read More.

McPherson County and City Commissioners Approve Purchase of BearCat Armored Vehicle for McPherson County Special Response Team

Tuesday, March 19

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Commission Monday and McPherson City Commission Tuesday approved purchase of a new BearCat armored vehicle that will be used by the Sheriff's Office and McPherson Police Joint Response Team. Undersheriff James Bergstrom told County Commissioners their share... Read More.

Mayberry Chosen to Lead McPherson Fire Department

Tuesday, March 19

By the City of McPherson McPHERSON, Kan. — The City of McPherson is excited to announce the appointment of Chad Mayberry as new fire Chief for the McPherson Fire Department. Mayberry’s appointment was announced at the most recent City of McPherson Commission weekly meeting, ending a... Read More.

Reno County Election Summary Report

Tuesday, March 19

Summary for: All Contests, All Districts, All Tabulators, All Counting Groups By Reno County Kansas Government Final Unofficial Results March 19, 2024 Precincts Reported: 87 of 87 (100.00%) Registered Voters: 2,943 of 41,594 (7.08%) Ballots Cast: 2,943 President (Vote for 1) REP Precincts Reported: 87 of 87 (100.00%) Times Cast 2,322 / 41,594 5.58% Candidate... Read More.

Lyons City Council Looks into Potential of Entering Fleet Management Contract, Specific Proposal to be Presented at Later Date

Tuesday, March 19

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — The City of Lyons is looking at the potential of entering into a fleet management contract. Ken Olsen from Enterprise gave a presentation to the Lyons City Council at their meeting Monday. Enterprise provides a variety of fleet services for... Read More.

Swedish Pavilion Closed to Public Pending Completion Of Critical Structural Stabilization Repairs

Monday, March 18

By Adam Pracht, Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum LINDSBORG, Kan. — The Board of Directors of the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum voted on Thursday, March 14 to close the museum’s 1904 World’s Fair Swedish Pavilion to the public until structural... Read More.

Hollywood Brown Signs Deal with Chiefs and Looks Forward to Playing with Patrick Mahomes

Monday, March 18

BY DAVE SKRETTA KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hollywood Brown had so many conversations with the Kansas City Chiefs before the 2019 draft that the former Oklahoma star thought that they would select him to pair with Patrick Mahomes in their high-flying offense. Baltimore took him... Read More.

Kansas Softball Ranked No. 20 in Latest Softball America Poll

Monday, March 18

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) –After sweeping No. 14 Baylor at Arrocha Ballpark last weekend, Kansas softball has been ranked No. 20 in the latest Softball America poll announced Monday. The No. 20 ranking for Kansas in the Softball America poll marks the first time... Read More.

HFD Responds to Multiple Grass Fires Over March 16 – 17 Weekend

Monday, March 18

By Brenna Eller RENO COUNTY, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department (HFD) responded to multiple grass fires over the weekend of March 16 - March 17. Battalion 1 and Brush 71 were requested to Western Reno County on a task force deployment to help with a... Read More.

Governor Kelly Appoints Chris Kennedy as Secretary of Wildlife and Parks

Monday, March 18

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. (March 15, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly announced today that she has appointed Chris Kennedy as Secretary of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) effective March 18, 2024. Kennedy is preceded by Secretary Brad... Read More.

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Allowing Private Funds to Support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Monday, March 18

By the Kansas Office of the Governor TOPEKA, Kan. (March 15, 2024) — Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 195, authorizing the Kansas Children’s Cabinet to establish a nonprofit corporation to receive donations, gifts, grants, and engage in fundraising activities for Dolly Parton’s Imagination... Read More.

Gibson-Smith Back on USD 308 BOE, Board Approves Opportunity for Early Graduation of Juniors in Hutchinson Virtual School

Gibson-Smith Back on USD 308 BOE, Board Approves Opportunity for Early Graduation of Juniors in Hutchinson Virtual School

Wall Park Lake Retaining Wall Repair Begins, Sen. Moran Secures McPherson Police Department $275K to Purchase Specialized Video Equipment and Command Trailer

McPherson County and City Commissioners Approve Purchase of BearCat Armored Vehicle for McPherson County Special Response Team

Mayberry Chosen to Lead McPherson Fire Department

Reno County Election Summary Report

Lyons City Council Looks into Potential of Entering Fleet Management Contract, Specific Proposal to be Presented at Later Date

Swedish Pavilion Closed to Public Pending Completion Of Critical Structural Stabilization Repairs

Hollywood Brown Signs Deal with Chiefs and Looks Forward to Playing with Patrick Mahomes

Kansas Softball Ranked No. 20 in Latest Softball America Poll

HFD Responds to Multiple Grass Fires Over March 16 – 17 Weekend

Governor Kelly Appoints Chris Kennedy as Secretary of Wildlife and Parks

Governor Kelly Signs Bipartisan Bill Allowing Private Funds to Support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

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