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United Way of Reno County Director to Take State Position

Wednesday, January 24

By United Way of Reno County HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Lisa Gleason, United Way of Reno County Executive Director, will be moving to a new state-level position with the non-profit organization, as United Ways of Kansas State Director, beginning in March. With the announcement of her... Read More.

Bushton Proud Committee to Host Valentine’s Dinner

Wednesday, January 24

By the Bushton Proud Committee BUSHTON, Kan. — The Bushton Proud Committee will host a Valentine’s Dinner on Saturday, February 10, at the Bushton Community Center from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. followed by cards and games through 11:00 p.m. Cocktail hour will begin at 5:00... Read More.

Ad Astra Radio’s January Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Lisa Klinkerman

Wednesday, January 24

By Brenna Eller GALVA, Kan. — Ad Astra Radio is proud to announce the most recent recipient of the Classroom Hero Award presented by Peoples Bank and Trust. 2nd Grade Teacher Lisa Klinkerman is currently in her 18th year of teaching at Canton-Galva Elementary School. Mrs. Klinkerman... Read More.

One Escapes Morning Structure Fire

Wednesday, January 24

By the Hutchinson Fire Department HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At 9:14 a.m. on Jan. 24, Hutchinson Fire units were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 1500 block of east 5th. Upon arrival crews found a working fire in a 1000 square foot residential home with... Read More.

Credit Card Routing Mandate Proposal Will Harm Consumers

Wednesday, January 24

By D. Gene Dikeman II, President-CEO of The Bank of the Plains and Chair-Elect of the Kansas Bankers Association Board of Directors Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) have introduced legislation expanding government routing mandates to the credit card market. It is important... Read More.

KU Basketball Signee Flory Bidunga Named McDonald’s All-American

Wednesday, January 24

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KUAthletics.com) – Kansas men’s basketball signee Flory Bidunga (floor-ee bee-DUNE-guh) has been named a 2024 McDonald’s All-American and will participate in the McDonald’s All-American game on April 2 at the Toyota Center in Houston. Only 24 players among the more than 700... Read More.

Bullpup Boys Use Historic Second Half Defense to Move past Andale 70-36

Wednesday, January 24

McPHERSON, Kan. - The McPherson Bullpups boys basketball team hosted Andale Tuesday, Jan. 23, defeating the Indians 70-36 after a near-perfect defensive second half. BOX SCORE The Bullpups led 37-31 at the halftime break with both teams shooting over 50% on the floor. However, Andale grew... Read More.

USD 308 Superintendent Presents YMCA Information, Legislative Topics, Facilities Focus Groups, and Accountability Report Review at Board of Education Meeting

Tuesday, January 23

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, KAN. — The USD 308 Board of Education met Monday, January 22, 2024. The board had a light agenda with no action items. Superintendent Dr. Johnson began the meeting by thanking the board for their service. January is School Board Appreciation... Read More.

Matt Stafford Receives 2023 Distinguished Service Award at Lyons Annual Chamber Meeting

Tuesday, January 23

By Brenna Eller LYONS, Kan. — Community members and business representatives of Lyons gathered at the Celebration Center for the Lyons Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on Monday, Jan. 22. It was an exciting night for Ad Astra Radio, with Sales Executive in Lyons, Kristi Showalter... Read More.

Tiered Wage Proposal for Substitute Teachers in USD 418 Accepted at Monday’s Meeting

Tuesday, January 23

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A tiered wage proposal for substitute teachers in McPherson USD 418 was accepted on a 6-1 vote, Bill Grove opposed, by the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday night. Final action on the proposal will come at the... Read More.

Tribute to Jerry Davies (1941-2024) Owner of McPherson’s KNGL-KBBE from 1985 to 2022

Tuesday, January 23

By Lucky Kidd A person involved with McPherson radio for close to half of its 75 years has passed away. Jerry Davies, who with his wife Diane owned what was KNGL-KBBE from 1985 to 2022 died January 18th at the age of 81. According to his... Read More.

(4/7) K-State Women Push Win Streak to Baker’s Dozen by Downing (13/13) Baylor

Monday, January 22

WACO, Texas (KStateSports.com) – (4/7) K-State got defensive in the second half to pick up the program's second-ever win in Waco, 58-55, over (13/13) Baylor at Foster Pavilion on Monday night. The win was K-State's first in Waco since February 8, 2003. BOX SCORE This... Read More.

United Way of Reno County Director to Take State Position

United Way of Reno County Director to Take State Position

Bushton Proud Committee to Host Valentine’s Dinner

Ad Astra Radio’s January Peoples Bank and Trust Classroom Hero Lisa Klinkerman

One Escapes Morning Structure Fire

Credit Card Routing Mandate Proposal Will Harm Consumers

KU Basketball Signee Flory Bidunga Named McDonald’s All-American

Bullpup Boys Use Historic Second Half Defense to Move past Andale 70-36

USD 308 Superintendent Presents YMCA Information, Legislative Topics, Facilities Focus Groups, and Accountability Report Review at Board of Education Meeting

Matt Stafford Receives 2023 Distinguished Service Award at Lyons Annual Chamber Meeting

Tiered Wage Proposal for Substitute Teachers in USD 418 Accepted at Monday’s Meeting

Tribute to Jerry Davies (1941-2024) Owner of McPherson’s KNGL-KBBE from 1985 to 2022

(4/7) K-State Women Push Win Streak to Baker’s Dozen by Downing (13/13) Baylor

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