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Heavy Construction Traffic Expected Wednesday at Site of New Hilton Garden Inn Near 17th and Waldron

Tuesday, March 19

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — There is going to be a large amount of construction traffic Wednesday at the site of the new Hilton Garden Inn near 17th and Waldron. Interim City Manager Mary Grace Clements said during Tuesday's City Council meeting they are planning... Read More.

Hutchinson City Council Discusses 36 Citations Issued for Sidewalk Violations in Hyde Park Neighborhood Following Annual Luminary Display

Tuesday, March 19

By Lucky Kidd HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Code enforcement officers of the City of Hutchinson have issued a large number of citations for sidewalk violations in one Hutchinson neighborhood. During Tuesday's Hutchinson City Council meeting it was reported 36 residents in the Hyde Park neighborhood were... Read More.

David Domino Joins Board of Directors of Farmers Alliance

Tuesday, March 19

By Farmers Alliance McPHERSON, Kan. — David Domino, CPCU, ARe, has been elected as a Director for the Farmers Alliance Companies, effective March 1, 2024. Dave joins the Farmers Alliance team, providing guidance, direction and oversight for the Companies’ property and casualty insurance operations. According... Read More.

Special Recognition Given to Buhler High School Bowlers at USD 313 BOE Meeting March 18

Tuesday, March 19

By Lucky Kidd BUHLER, Kan. — The Buhler USD 313 Board of Education received a report during Monday's meeting on the number of non-resident spots that will be available for the 2024-25 school year under a new state-mandate open enrollment policy. Superintendent Cindy Couchman presented a... Read More.

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.

Heavy Construction Traffic Expected Wednesday at Site of New Hilton Garden Inn Near 17th and Waldron

Heavy Construction Traffic Expected Wednesday at Site of New Hilton Garden Inn Near 17th and Waldron

Hutchinson City Council Discusses 36 Citations Issued for Sidewalk Violations in Hyde Park Neighborhood Following Annual Luminary Display

David Domino Joins Board of Directors of Farmers Alliance

Special Recognition Given to Buhler High School Bowlers at USD 313 BOE Meeting March 18

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

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