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McPherson City Commissioners Approve Wage Raises for Employees, Effective Monday

Tuesday, May 7

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A raise is on the way for McPherson City Employees. As part of a large number of personnel related items City Commissioners Tuesday approved a seven percent across the board wage adjustment to be effective Monday, May 13. Four... Read More.

McPherson County Commissioners Take Possession of a Hat Rack with Significant History

Tuesday, May 7

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County Commissioners took possession of a hat rack Monday, one that has a lot of history tied to it. Retired Sheriff and former Commissioner Harris Terry a few years back came into possession of a hat rack that... Read More.

Lyons City Council Approves Chicken Ordinance, Ordinance Declaring Graffiti Public Nuisance

Tuesday, May 7

By Lucky Kidd LYONS, Kan. — Backyard chickens appear to be in the offing in Lyons. After lengthy discussions over the past several Lyons City Council meetings, the Council voted 4-1 Monday to approve, with one addition, an ordinance to allow keeping up to six... Read More.

Old Issues with New Angles at Hutchinson City Council Meeting May 7th

Tuesday, May 7

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An old issue and new angles to it came back to the Hutchinson City Council Tuesday. Several years ago, Lovella Kelly, who lives on Winesap Drive next to Orchard Park, complained about late night noise and other issues in the... Read More.

Bethany College Receives Grant from McPherson County Community Foundation to Launch Cadaver Dissection Program

Tuesday, May 7

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. (April 15, 2024) — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has awarded a generous grant to establish a groundbreaking Cadaver Dissection Program at Bethany College. This initiative, made possible by the Foundation's unwavering support and distribution of the David... Read More.

McQueen Named Dragon Educator of the Year

Tuesday, May 7

By Hutchinson Community College HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Community College has announced that Terri McQueen Professor of Mathematics, has been selected as the 2023-24 Dragon Educator of the Year. McQueen was selected from nominees from all academic areas by the HutchCC Student Government Association (SGA)... Read More.

Wichita State Softball’s Wong Headlines AAC Regular Season Awards

Tuesday, May 7

WICHITA, Kan. (GoShockers.com) - CC Wong headlines the list of 2024 American Athletic Conference regular season awards as the Player of the Year, the league announced Tuesday morning. The senior from Port Coquitlam, British Columbia burst onto the scene for Wichita State in... Read More.

Michigan State Football Transfer Bai Jobe Commits to Kansas

Tuesday, May 7

BY MICHAEL SWAIN - 247SPORTS LAWRENCE, Kan. (247Sports.com) - Kansas football's roll recruiting the transfer portal continued on Tuesday, as the Jayhawks landed a commitment from Michigan State transfer Bai Jobe. The former top-100 recruit has four seasons of playing eligibility... Read More.

Kansas-Omaha Baseball Game Canceled Due to Scheduling Conflicts

Tuesday, May 7

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas and Omaha’s game scheduled for Tuesday, May 7 at Legends Field in Kansas City, Kansas, has been canceled. Due to the Kansas City Monarchs schedule, Kansas and Omaha will be unable to play as originally scheduled. The game cannot be... Read More.

Dragons Win First Region Softball Title Since 1987

Tuesday, May 7

By Hutchinson CC Sports Information DODGE CITY (BlueDragonSports.com) – Consider the Region VI Softball Tournament door now kicked in for the Hutchinson Community College softball team. Led by a 14-hit offensive attack and a gutsy effort in the pitching circle from freshman Dakota Lake, the... Read More.

KCAC Commissioner’s Cup Presented by McCownGordon Construction: 2023-24 Final Standings

Tuesday, May 7

WICHITA, Kan. (2023-24 Commissioner's Cup Standings) (KCACSports.com) — Kansas Wesleyan University has won the KCAC Commissioner's Cup for the 2023-24 academic year, the conference office announced Tuesday. This marks the fourth time the Coyotes have taken home the KCAC Commissioner's Cup in the... Read More.

Chiefs Wrap Up Rookie Minicamp at the Team Facility

Tuesday, May 7

BY MATT McMULLEN - CHIEFS REPORTER KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Chiefs.com) - The Kansas City Chiefs concluded their three-day rookie minicamp on Monday as 74 players took the field in an effort to show that they belong on the back-to-back defending world champions in 2024. The camp,... Read More.